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10-02-2007, 09:31 AM
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New Truck
Yeah I finally got my truck! I dont have much info on it yet. It was late last night, we barly got it on the trailor before dark. We had a blow out on the intersate on our way there and that took the extra time we planned for. Anyway I will take a few picks once its unloaded.
Does anyone have any suggestions for putting a shine back on faded paint? |
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10-02-2007, 09:42 AM
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What Hump?
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Re: New Truck
Check into the claybar compound, I believe you can get it at most parts stores. I've read several articles on how some have used them to bring back the shine. However if you have a clearcoat you may have to repaint.
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10-02-2007, 10:08 AM
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All a claybar does is remove surface impurities so they don't scratch your paint when polishing, it will not improve the shine. After you claybar, you need to polish the surface with a mild abrasive polish and orbital buffer to bring the shine back.
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10-02-2007, 08:23 PM
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Re: New Truck
How do ya get the shine out of dull paint? like this!
 http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-pc7424.html |
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10-02-2007, 09:09 PM
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Wow! Thats nice.
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10-03-2007, 08:44 AM
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Great buy!
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10-03-2007, 08:53 AM
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Re: New Truck
Congrats on the purchase. Now show us some pics...
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10-03-2007, 10:02 AM
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10-03-2007, 10:47 PM
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Did you just paint over the old stuff without primer or anything? Or howd you do it?
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10-03-2007, 11:14 PM
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Well i still dont have pics, but they will be here tommorow. We got it running and it has 50 oil psi. So nothing is wrong with it. We just have to time it and tune the carb. Im pumped to get this thing goin!
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10-03-2007, 11:31 PM
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Sorry i kinda started in the middle.
I purchased an 84 LWB. It has a brand new 350 crate in it. They got it in and the oil gauge showed no pressure so they parked it and has sat for a few years. Monday night i purchased the truck and drug it home. On the inside the dash is cracked and the headliner is sagging, but the rest wont be bad after some cleaning. The paint is faded and it has some rust, but i think i got a decent deal on it. Especieally with a new engine. I will upload the pics as soon as i can. |
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10-05-2007, 06:02 PM
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Ok i have pics!!!
     I got some used tires today and got to drive it for the first time. WOOHOO! This weekend i have a friend coming to teach me a little about timing and tuning the carb. Im also going to clean and buff it. |
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10-08-2007, 03:56 PM
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Ya-hoo! You got some spaghetti under that hood! I'll stick with my old boys - much easier. I'm happy for ya - that's one of the best looking years of those trucks, IMo.
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10-08-2007, 04:31 PM
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