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Fri, 25 March 2011 22:53

Dennis S

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Our 73 may have had some panels repainted but for the most part the paint appears to be original. For the past week I have spent time each day working to resurrect the finish -- I am not yet finished but thought if I posted some photos it would encourage me to stay with this until it is complete.

There was this type of corroision or build up along the rub rails and around many of the window trims.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38061&title=0278&cat=4620

A comparison of side by side panels -- clean and not yet cleaned ...

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38069&title=0069&cat=4620

When all the paint is cleaned, I want to go back with wax/polish to bring up the color and protect the surface.

The original paint is quite thin in some areas, especially on the front and back fiberglass sections -- so if you do anything like this, don't be too aggressive.

The stripes on the front look ok at a distance -- not sure if some of the color is under the film and some of it is on top of the film -- so trying not to over polish.

Some after cleaning shots..

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38072&title=00610&cat=4620

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38070&title=0117&cat=4620

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38071&title=0036&cat=4620

Dennis -- who has sore fingers and hand joints but a feeling of accomplishment....

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

		Resurrecting original paint By: Dennis S on Fri, 25 March 2011 22:53
		Re: Resurrecting original paint By: mike miller on Sat, 26 March 2011 00:26
		Re: Resurrecting original paint By: Dennis S on Sat, 26 March 2011 11:36
		Re: Resurrecting original paint By: Bob de Kruyff on Sat, 26 March 2011 09:22
		Re: Resurrecting original paint By: Dennis S on Sat, 26 March 2011 11:40
		Re: Resurrecting original paint By: Carl S. on Sat, 26 March 2011 11:53
		Re: Resurrecting original paint By: Dennis S on Sat, 26 March 2011 15:45

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