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| Re: [GMCnet] Rehabbing the rubber molding [message #262295 is a reply to message #262277] |
Thu, 18 September 2014 23:05   |
Bruce Hart
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Location: La Grange, Wyoming
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Kerry, when I used the ZEB wax treatment I also coated the moulding strip
and it has a high gloss shine to it.
Zep Wet Look Floor finish (Step 3) (available at Home Depot
On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Kerry Pinkerton
wrote:
> My rubber molding was really in rough shape, especially against the better
> looking paint.
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55958-rubber-molding-and-bed.html
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> I agonized over it for a couple weeks thinking about what I could do.
> FINALLY, I happened to see a partial can of Dupli-color bed liner paint on
> the
> shelf. Hummmm. I wonder if that would work. So I did a test and it did
> great.
>
> So here we go, Masked off the top and bottom and the running lights.
>
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55961-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
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> With a disposable brush, actually a 2" chip brush from HF, it took less
> than an hour to do both sides.
>
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55967-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
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> It dries very fast and you can pull the masking tape almost immediately.
> Any product on the paint comes off easy with lacquer thinner.
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55970-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
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> The area right above the molding is going to be covered by a 5/8" vinyl
> stripe top and bottom of the molding. There was a vinyl stripe there before
> and it took the paint down to the primer when I finally managed to get it
> off.
>
> Here is the stuff I used:
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55964-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
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> Time will tell but I think this will work well and give me a few more
> years before it has to be replaced. The brush strokes evened out and the
> original molding had a texture anyway.
>
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76
> Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
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1977 28' Kingsley
La Grange, Wyoming
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rehabbing the rubber molding [message #262325 is a reply to message #262323] |
Fri, 19 September 2014 14:49 |
James Hupy
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Here in Oregon, when coaches sit outside a good deal of the time, a
beautiful green moss grows around the rub strip and Window seals. It kinda
blends quite well with the semi metallic brake pad dust on the aluminum
wheels. It often has a red oxide color that blends quite well with the side
stripes on my 78 ROYALE. On the extremely rare occasion that my coach gets
washed, the moss is easily removed with a bristle brush and car wash soap.
If the large brush does not get into the fine cracks, an old toothbrush
works as well. When I was in Boston Bar recently, two of my great GMC
friends tried to shame me into washing my coach by expending a huge amount
of effort polishing my rusty bumpers. They really look great. Thanks Dwayne
and Deb. My coach gets used a lot. I keep up with the oil changes and
greasing chores, wheel bearing packs, etc. Washing the coach seems like a
lot of energy extended for a small reward. Kinda like blowing leaves off my
driveway. Judy and I did that chore this morning, only to have the wind
come up and deposit a fresh layer. Only one of me, hard to keep up this
time of year. Oh, yeah, paint is on my list, way down near the bottom of a
very long one. But you polishers keep on keeping on. Mcguires wax needs the
money. (VA GRIN)
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Sep 19, 2014 12:15 PM, "George Beckman" wrote:
> Kerry Pinkerton wrote on Thu, 18 September 2014 18:30
>> My rubber molding was really in rough shape, especially against the
> better looking paint.
>
> This is the trouble with body work and paint. Once I got paint on the
> coach (notice I am not saying a flawless, perfect paint job) I noticed my
> front
> license plate is pretty dingy. Come to think of it, the bumpers look a
> little drab. Hmm.
>
> http://graestone.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FinalGMCPaint.jpg
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>
> --
> '74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
> Best Wishes,
> George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rehabbing the rubber molding [message #262338 is a reply to message #262277] |
Fri, 19 September 2014 18:17 |
dwayne jacobson[1]
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You can now try this on your tires. lol
regards
Dwayne
77 Kingsley
On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 6:30 PM, Kerry Pinkerton
wrote:
> My rubber molding was really in rough shape, especially against the better
> looking paint.
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55958-rubber-molding-and-bed.html
>
>
> I agonized over it for a couple weeks thinking about what I could do.
> FINALLY, I happened to see a partial can of Dupli-color bed liner paint on
> the
> shelf. Hummmm. I wonder if that would work. So I did a test and it did
> great.
>
> So here we go, Masked off the top and bottom and the running lights.
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55961-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
>
>
> With a disposable brush, actually a 2" chip brush from HF, it took less
> than an hour to do both sides.
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55967-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
>
>
> It dries very fast and you can pull the masking tape almost immediately.
> Any product on the paint comes off easy with lacquer thinner.
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55970-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
>
>
> The area right above the molding is going to be covered by a 5/8" vinyl
> stripe top and bottom of the molding. There was a vinyl stripe there before
> and it took the paint down to the primer when I finally managed to get it
> off.
>
> Here is the stuff I used:
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rehabbing-the-rubber-molding/p55964-rubber-molding-and-bed-liner.html
>
>
> Time will tell but I think this will work well and give me a few more
> years before it has to be replaced. The brush strokes evened out and the
> original molding had a texture anyway.
>
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76
> Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
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Dwayne Jacobson
White Rock BC
Cell: 604-644-8090
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