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Winning a Concours: Available Products, Will the heavies weigh in and spill their secret favs? |
orthobiz |
Jul 11 2007, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey, it's concours season and with Jafsmith's major score under his belt I feel it's time to ask:
Glycerine on rubber? How is it used? Ritz Cloth on windows? Back To Black on rubber? Polish, buff, and shine? Vinyl care? How about wheelwells? Can I use Formula 409? Back in my last 914 incarnation, in the 80's, the hot product was P21S for wheels. Anything knock it off its throne? How about NoTouch spray on tires? Would the weenies and winners please list some of their favorite tips and products for the best looking original 914 finish? Thanks! Paul And can you seriously use peanut butter on the rubber seals? Do you ever close the hood again??? (Was that tongue in cheek???) A nod to Miss America: do you use vaseline on your teeth when you smile for the judges? Prep H on your sagging bags under your eyes after an all night cleaning session? Nah, I don't really want to know.... |
orthobiz |
Jul 13 2007, 07:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
More like step "2.1," like, what about removing the oxidized finish. My car has probably not been waxed in years and needs to have the original paint brought forward a bit...
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Pat Garvey |
Jul 13 2007, 09:18 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
More like step "2.1," like, what about removing the oxidized finish. My car has probably not been waxed in years and needs to have the original paint brought forward a bit... Paul I had my 914 repainted in 79, with 2-stage paint on the exterior & door jambs, so I'm not much help on oxidation. I did ask the painter to not paint the engine lid, but match the level of orange peel to the rest of the car. Haven't had much oxidation on the lid, but I do give it a "light" treatment of diluted compound (by hand) every couple of years, followed by Zymol (my wax of choice). But, compounding an entire 914? Not my area of expertise. Someone out there to offer advice? |
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