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| RickS |
 Feb 25 2012, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None  |
Since the weather here sux, but needed to get out of the house into the garage, I decided to do something which was a regular part of cleaning a car when these were new in early 70s. Got out the Mothers metal cleaner and hit the bumpers, door pulls, mirror, trim, and other bright work and was amazed at the crap which came off. More amazing was the resulting shine. It will never be a concours car, but getting off years of ground in bugs, oil and tar made one helluva difference. Try it one of these days when you don't want to take on a real project and want a little instant gratification. No suggestions for the impact bumper cars except some rubber cleaner and dressing. Oh also used some Forever Black on the bumper tops - looking good.
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| Mr.242 |
Feb 25 2012, 08:07 PM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Peanut oil is the best for the bumper tops. Long time 914 guy told me this. I tried it on an old and bad bumper top to validate his claim. I am amazed at it's ability to re-energize the rubber tops.
I would think that winter time is the best time to do this and let it set. Nice job polishing. I love MOHTER's Metal Polish. |
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| stugray |
Feb 25 2012, 08:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
just watched an auction on tv tonight.
you think you have chrome to polish..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.shutterpoint.com-10819-1330224194.1.jpg) def. one of the coolest cars I have ever seen....... Stu |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Feb 25 2012, 09:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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The owner of that car can pay someone to polish it for him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Porschef |
Feb 26 2012, 10:52 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,168 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Mr.242 @ Feb 25 2012, 09:07 PM)  Peanut oil is the best for the bumper tops. Long time 914 guy told me this. I tried it on an old and bad bumper top to validate his claim. I am amazed at it's ability to re-energize the rubber tops. I would think that winter time is the best time to do this and let it set. Nice job polishing. I love MOHTER's Metal Polish. Is my car gonna smell like Chinese food? |
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| jmill |
Feb 26 2012, 10:53 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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| RickS |
Feb 26 2012, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
I knew the picture issue would come up. Unless extremely high resoluton was used, which I do not own, I doubt it would ever show. So ya either got to take my word for it, or try it yourself.
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| jonferns |
Feb 26 2012, 07:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(RickS @ Feb 26 2012, 08:07 PM) I knew the picture issue would come up. Unless extremely high resoluton was used, which I do not own, I doubt it would ever show. So ya either got to take my word for it, or try it yourself. Wouldn't mind seeing a photo of your car anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| jmill |
Feb 26 2012, 07:17 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Jon Fernandes @ Feb 26 2012, 07:12 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mine is up on jackstands. I live vicariously through the folks that have drivers. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 26 2012, 07:57 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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