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**DeadheadNM** · 01-10-2013, 01:00 PM

Trucks getting painted now so need to decide what to do with the firewall AC box. I've read a few posts on this with techniques that range from scubbing to painting. Anyone have 0.02 cents to add as to what I should do with mine? Mine looks pretty faded....not sure it would polish up but loathe to paint if I can avoid it. Thanks, Pete

cdowns · 01-10-2013, 01:44 PM

i have had very good results by just cleaning up real good and spraying with vinal dye a couple of thin coats

**DeadheadNM** · 01-10-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i have had very good results by just cleaning up real good and spraying with vinal dye a couple of thin coats

Good idea - thanks. Black vinyl dye then?

Billett · 01-10-2013, 03:10 PM

Could try this or a similar product.

Mothers 06108 Back-to-Black Trim Care - 8 oz :...

**LEEVON** · 01-10-2013, 03:16 PM

Mine wasn't that faded, but it was faded. I removed the whole thing, disassembled it and hit it with some satin clear from a rattle can.

1972SUPERSB · 01-10-2013, 03:25 PM

I'm wondering how to paint mine also. The PO had painted it black so I am in the process of taking that off now. I am wondering how to repaint or leave it the way it is. Is it a pain to take it apart?
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mmsidaho · 01-10-2013, 03:32 PM

I need to clean mine up as well, but its got what appears to be white paint spattered all over it. Any thoughts on whether it could be sanded?

1972SUPERSB · 01-10-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mmsidaho

I need to clean mine up as well, but its got what appears to be white paint spattered all over it. Any thoughts on whether it could be sanded?

I'm just using lacquer thinner on mine. Works pretty good
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**DeadheadNM** · 01-10-2013, 04:33 PM

All good ideas - I want to keep the original appearance of the "flecking" in the fiberglass as best I can, which is to say avoid a paint job. Thanks.

slikside · 01-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Sounds like clear might be the way to go then.
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01-10-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box Trucks getting painted now so need to decide what to do with the firewall AC box. I've read a few posts on this with techniques that range from scubbing to painting. Anyone have 0.02 cents to add as to what I should do with mine? Mine looks pretty faded....not sure it would polish up but loathe to paint if I can avoid it. Thanks, Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-10-2013, 01:44 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box i have had very good results by just cleaning up real good and spraying with vinal dye a couple of thin coats __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-10-2013, 03:10 PM	#4
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box Could try this or a similar product. Mothers 06108 Back-to-Black Trim Care - 8 oz :... __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

01-10-2013, 03:16 PM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box Mine wasn't that faded, but it was faded. I removed the whole thing, disassembled it and hit it with some satin clear from a rattle can. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-10-2013, 03:25 PM	#6
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box I'm wondering how to paint mine also. The PO had painted it black so I am in the process of taking that off now. I am wondering how to repaint or leave it the way it is. Is it a pain to take it apart? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

01-10-2013, 03:32 PM	#7
mmsidaho Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 37	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box I need to clean mine up as well, but its got what appears to be white paint spattered all over it. Any thoughts on whether it could be sanded? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Custom Camper 1972 C10 Under Restoration

01-10-2013, 04:33 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box All good ideas - I want to keep the original appearance of the "flecking" in the fiberglass as best I can, which is to say avoid a paint job. Thanks. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-10-2013, 05:40 PM	#10
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,158	Re: Help me out with ideas to recondition or paint this AC box Sounds like clear might be the way to go then. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, all stock, Survivor.



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