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Next Resto Project, Intake Tubes |
Pat Garvey |
Jul 19 2010, 07:18 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 |
While I'm waiting for parts for the gas tank switch, I thought I'd get started on another project that I've been putting off - intake tubes.
When I redid my originals in 1989, I made the mistake of clearcoating them. Man, did they look great for 7-8 years, before then engine heat took over. Still don't look horrible, but you can tell. So, I have two extra sets (eBay). Both are gross! I intended to refurbish both, but the red set has bad clips, so it will go in the trash tomorrow night. The other set - silver-on white-on gray look like the have potential. So, I started citris stripping them tonight. It's 86 degrees in the garage, so the stripping should be enhanced by the heat (unlike me). The red ones are free to anyone so inclined, but you need to let me know by tomorrow night! They are really crude. I must start throwing this stuff out. Pics attached Attached image(s) |
tod914 |
Jul 22 2010, 05:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Eric, if you take 800 to 1000 grit and wet sand it, you'll get a nice matt finish on them. Just don't use any polishes or compound after sanding. The scotch bright pads work well too for the harder to get areas. That's what I ended up doing with mine. I'm happy with the results. Nice color match btw. What RAL color is it?
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Pat Garvey |
Jul 28 2010, 06:32 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 |
Eric, if you take 800 to 1000 grit and wet sand it, you'll get a nice matt finish on them. Just don't use any polishes or compound after sanding. The scotch bright pads work well too for the harder to get areas. That's what I ended up doing with mine. I'm happy with the results. Nice color match btw. What RAL color is it? Tod, If you don't apply any wax/polish - what keeps them from oxidizing, especially in the heat of the engine compartment? I made the mistake of clearcoating mine when I re-did them 20 years ago. Yep, the paint underneath is fine, but the heat yellowed to clearcoat. Pat Oh, and just to clear this up, the cast pieces ARE supposed to be painted also - right? |
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