Originally Posted by Lakeside49

Any insights, tips or tricks that anyone can share on restoring our raw fiberglass spare tire tubs to look just like new from the factory? I plan on prepping the metal assembly, and covering the newly shined rivets (wire brush) with masking tape divots that I have punched out using a hole punch, then painting it with an SEM black trim paint. I'm a little concerned that the photo post by 7T1 Vette is a little too glossy vs. factory, but will trust the SEM regardless. But, if there is agreement with this, what exactly do you do that works with bringing the raw fiberglass tub back to life. Yes, it is not so elegant looking in the raw and it was tempting to paint it, but the rest of my restoration is 95% original, so I want the spare tire tub to reflect it's original roots as if new from the factory. Help from someone who has actually done it without (important) removing it from the car?

Dave