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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-06-2016, 10:42 PM

Got those backing plates and they're great. Can't decide if I should soak in white vinegar overnight or use paint remover right now. Probably hit em now. It's just paranoia is all, I don't want to lose my nuts. These should come out nice. Thank you.

Edit, was fooling myself. They're currently sitting in vinegar. If I had a jug of WD40 handy I'd experiment with that instead. Something I realized about WD40 recently. I was using a wire brush and baking soda to clean parts. WD40 works better no contest. Just expect to run through brushes much quicker. At least the small cheap ones.

05-06-2016, 10:42 PM	#14
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Sport mirrors backing plates dash bezel steering wheel throttle rod v8 1970 Got those backing plates and they're great. Can't decide if I should soak in white vinegar overnight or use paint remover right now. Probably hit em now. It's just paranoia is all, I don't want to lose my nuts. These should come out nice. Thank you. Edit, was fooling myself. They're currently sitting in vinegar. If I had a jug of WD40 handy I'd experiment with that instead. Something I realized about WD40 recently. I was using a wire brush and baking soda to clean parts. WD40 works better no contest. Just expect to run through brushes much quicker. At least the small cheap ones. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 05-07-2016 at 12:20 AM.