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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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| 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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