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Mon, 18 August 2014 21:47  |
GeorgeRud
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Finally finished removing the old, faded side stripes from my '75 Palm Beach! It took three of the eraser wheels chucked in my drill and about five hours of time, but I finally succeeded in removing them. There is still a bit of adhesive that I need to remove, but I think the flapper eraser wheel is the best way to go.
Now it's time to attack the old Imron paint with rubbing compound and a buffer. Darn, that coach looks like a lot of square feet of buffing, but every journey starts with a single step!
I'm thinking of trying some Plasti-Dip to replicate the stripes as it can be easily removed if needed.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Removed Side Stripes [message #259313 is a reply to message #259304] |
Tue, 19 August 2014 03:35  |
Olly Schmidt
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George,
> Finally finished removing the old, faded side stripes from my '75 Palm Beach! It took three of the eraser wheels chucked in my drill and about five
> hours of time, but I finally succeeded in removing them. There is still a bit of adhesive that I need to remove, but I think the flapper eraser wheel
> is the best way to go.[..]
Thanks for sharing. I am thinking about replacing the Eleganza stripe
around as well, so your information does come handy.
> I'm thinking of trying some Plasti-Dip to replicate the stripes as it can be easily removed if needed.
I am thinking about attacking it using the material that is used to
foliate cars. A friend of mine is producing these in his screeprinting
facility, and I wonder if that might be best in terms of long lasting
and painless removal, if one were to rethink ones options.
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Best regards
Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
'76a Eleganza II, VA
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Olly Schmidt
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'73 Sequoia, SH, Germany
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| Re: [GMCnet] Removed Side Stripes [message #259320 is a reply to message #259313] |
Tue, 19 August 2014 06:39 |
Jim at the Co-op
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Yea, we use the eraser wheels for sure. It's just so important to not mar
the original painted surface under the decal. That's really the most
important part of the project. With a flat surface with no gouges, you CAN
first rip off the old oxidation and get down to hard, clean paint.
We have been experimenting with the Plastidip. We have become distributers
for the stuff and in that we ship Hazmat for Fire Fight Products, we can
ship the stuff to you. Yes, you can use shaker can with descent results, I
fyou spray it out the believability that you have gone through all that
crap to do a paint scheme is so much more believable and better looking. I
have "rubberized" a 23' coach and am getting ready to add the second
(Penney copper) second color. For a seasonal front bra, a stripe layout up
to even a complete finish, this rubber stuff has merit. Just like I was
jabbering before, this is an idea that needs discovery. I already have one
in process and have become a distributer for the stuff to sell it oh and I
can ship it legally!
Stay tuned for more...
Jim bounds
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On Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 4:35 AM, Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC <
posde@theinternet.de> wrote:
> George,
>
>> Finally finished removing the old, faded side stripes from my '75 Palm
> Beach! It took three of the eraser wheels chucked in my drill and about
> five
>> hours of time, but I finally succeeded in removing them. There is still
> a bit of adhesive that I need to remove, but I think the flapper eraser
> wheel
>> is the best way to go.[..]
>
> Thanks for sharing. I am thinking about replacing the Eleganza stripe
> around as well, so your information does come handy.
>
>> I'm thinking of trying some Plasti-Dip to replicate the stripes as it
> can be easily removed if needed.
>
> I am thinking about attacking it using the material that is used to
> foliate cars. A friend of mine is producing these in his screeprinting
> facility, and I wonder if that might be best in terms of long lasting
> and painless removal, if one were to rethink ones options.
>
> --
> Best regards
>
> Peer Oliver Schmidt
> PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
>
> '76a Eleganza II, VA
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| Re: Removed Side Stripes [message #259351 is a reply to message #259304] |
Tue, 19 August 2014 11:27 |
Carl S.
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GeorgeRud wrote on Mon, 18 August 2014 19:47Finally finished removing the old, faded side stripes from my '75 Palm Beach! It took three of the eraser wheels chucked in my drill and about five hours of time, but I finally succeeded in removing them. There is still a bit of adhesive that I need to remove, but I think the flapper eraser wheel is the best way to go.
Now it's time to attack the old Imron paint with rubbing compound and a buffer. Darn, that coach looks like a lot of square feet of buffing, but every journey starts with a single step!
I'm thinking of trying some Plasti-Dip to replicate the stripes as it can be easily removed if needed.
George,
Over the past few years, I have accumulated a couple of polishing tools from Griot's Garage: http://www.griotsgarage.com/category/car+care/car+polishing.do?nType=2 Including the 6" and the 3" random orbit polishers. I have had really good luck with their 'One Step' polish/sealer followed by their paint sealer. While you might have to start out with some of the 'Machine Polish', the One Step works really well. The polishers make a big job much easier as well. I generally use their foam pads for application, and microfiber cloths for the buffing.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Removed Side Stripes [message #259393 is a reply to message #259304] |
Tue, 19 August 2014 20:11 |
JohnL455
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George start with a mild product----I didn't even need rubbing or polishing compound on my Ell, just used McGuires cleaner wax (maroon squeeze bottle) on a lambswool with the Milwaukee angle polisher. Hard to hurt the paint with a mild product and it cut enough for me and waxed as I went in one step. With all the glass it really isn't that much area to cover the vertical surfaces, thought the roof was fun. (I finally got a GMail address so I can post again!!!!!)
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Removed Side Stripes [message #259512 is a reply to message #259393] |
Wed, 20 August 2014 18:47 |
Carl S.
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JohnL455 wrote on Tue, 19 August 2014 18:11George start with a mild product----I didn't even need rubbing or polishing compound on my Ell, just used McGuires cleaner wax (maroon squeeze bottle) on a lambswool with the Milwaukee angle polisher. Hard to hurt the paint with a mild product and it cut enough for me and waxed as I went in one step. With all the glass it really isn't that much area to cover the vertical surfaces, thought the roof was fun. (I finally got a GMail address so I can post again!!!!!)
That Meguiars product sounds just like the Griot's One Step. It's a blended paint 'sealer' with a light polish. I try to keep up with my paint, so it works well for me.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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