Refurbishing Oly Blue, A refresh. Not a restore |
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Refurbishing Oly Blue, A refresh. Not a restore |
RFoulds |
Aug 11 2011, 11:33 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It's been a year since I bought Oly Blue. You probably recall, she was found in a garage in Texas. Stored away for more than 20 years. Wayne Dempsey was kind enough to check her out and found a very rust free original condition 1974 1.8. With only 25,000 miles. I bought her sight unseen, and she spent the last year in local shops getting a few items addressed. Now, back home, I am preparing to start a refurbishing of this beautiful young girl.
I have already redone the original wheels as we discussed here earlier, and now I removed the faded and torn stripe decals. I may replace them but have not yet decided. Here are some quick reference pics of where I am starting from (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127230.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127230.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127230.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127231.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127231.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127232.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-10656-1313127232.7.jpg) More to come as work progresses!! |
RFoulds |
Sep 12 2011, 02:25 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Sure! Just Autozone store brand Engine Degreaser, a couple of smaller scrub brushes, and a kitchen scrubbing pad for the tar. I tried GUNK brand degreaser and it was not nearly as good.
Just spray the degreaser, wait a minute, scsrub and rinse. It won't all come off the first time, I think it was 3-4 application in each area. I work in a small areas at a time, maybe a sqaure foot is all. Be careful not to get the degreaser on the rocker panels. it doesnt do well on that flat finish. Once done with the degreaser and rinsed thoroughly, I wiped it down with Mineral spirits which removes any residue. Keep in mind though, this car has only 25,000 miles, so there really wasnt a lot of mess to start with. I will take before and after pic on the back ones. |
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