Polishing decals?
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From: El Cajon California
Polishing decals?
I have a 1978 SA, and I want to polish the lower gray part of the car, I think its a decal? First how can I verify if it is indeed a decal, next how do I make it pop? Can I claybar? Buff? rub out? polish?
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The car was repainted about 15 years ago, I looked real careful and tried to rub out a small piece, I think it is a decal or some kind of overlay.
How can I freshen it up a bit??
How can I freshen it up a bit??
Last edited by Snoopysvet; Dec 21, 2011 at 06:43 PM.
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
As already mentioned, the primary areas of the car above and below the separating stripe were originally paint, and I can't imagine either area being decal.
FWIW, lowering and leveling out your ride heights would do wonders for your SA's looks (not to mention improve cornering). I'd loose the red stripe.
TSW
FWIW, lowering and leveling out your ride heights would do wonders for your SA's looks (not to mention improve cornering). I'd loose the red stripe.
TSW
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
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Le Mans Master
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From: El Cajon California
As already mentioned, the primary areas of the car above and below the separating stripe were originally paint, and I can't imagine either area being decal.
FWIW, lowering and leveling out your ride heights would do wonders for your SA's looks (not to mention improve cornering). I'd loose the red stripe.
TSW
FWIW, lowering and leveling out your ride heights would do wonders for your SA's looks (not to mention improve cornering). I'd loose the red stripe.
TSW
Currently I need to fix the steering, its very sloppy and I have some minor electrical issues!
Exactly what part of the front and rear bumpers were black? The car is happy just to be driven at this point, it sat for about 5 years!!
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Yes. I'll try to remember to post a pic or two of how my originals came when things settle back down here, unless someone beats me to it.
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Who painted your car fifteen years ago? Any clue? You could ask if the dark gray is vinyl. You should also feel the edge of it if it's a graphic.
Looks like paint to me but I'm not up close eyeballing it.
Looks like paint to me but I'm not up close eyeballing it.
