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***Liz*** · 07-16-2003, 01:46 PM

lol Dave, my Blazer is in bad need of paint. Maybe I'll try the oil thing just to see what it does. One q about the windex though... wouldn't the ammonia in it mess with the paint after a while?

71GMC_3/4T · 07-16-2003, 02:16 PM

A buddy of mine wiped his car down with Armor-All once. It actually looked pretty good and lasted a while.

I wonder if you should use non-detergent oil for your "wax job"?

I have also heard of an old man that burned himself real bad. My friend that stopped by shortly after he got burned tried to take him to the hospital, but he wouldn't go. He slathered himself in used motor oil and said he'd be fine. A few weeks later, my friend went back there and he looked like nothing ever happened except for the singed eyebrows, lashes, and hair! I think I'd go for the hospital trip, or at least use new motor oil!

Blue_71 · 07-16-2003, 02:27 PM

this only last through about 2 rains/washings, but something like WD-40 will do the same thing... done it many times on oxidized paint, just expect you rag to be the color of your truck afterwards

Mixup · 07-16-2003, 02:59 PM

When I was in the volunteer fire dept. we used to wash the trucks with a cup of kerosene in with the soap and water.

Longhorn Man · 07-16-2003, 05:16 PM

Heck, I'll try anything. Wait until Friday, i plan to wash the GMC anyways.

70c10 · 07-16-2003, 05:29 PM

WD-40 does wonders for oxidized paint. Just does not last. Works great on silver!

Longhorn Man · 07-16-2003, 05:38 PM

WD 40 doesn't last as anything except somethign to put on your shelf. Stuff is worthless and CAUSES rust.

SWINGSAX68 · 07-16-2003, 07:48 PM

ME too I'm gonna try it.....my truck aint doing much else anyways....
I use good ol gasoline or WD-40 to clean up my hands quickly...but you know......dish washing liquid works well too...

casey · 07-16-2003, 10:05 PM

give it a fresh coat of oil then giver town a dusty road, see what that looks like, I never heard of oiliner up like that, the only thing I soaked in oil was my vent window rubbers, soaked them for a few days, cleaned them off good and they are soft and look like new even two years later

**Canadian694x4** · 07-16-2003, 11:38 PM

Longhornmail Post some before and after pics if you try one of these methods....I'd like to see the proof...or if anyone does this...

Longhorn Man · 07-16-2003, 11:47 PM

Actually, I guess someone else needs to go first, or y'all will have to wait a while.
I am planning on putting a flame job on the GMC and as we all know, you can't paint on top of oil...

weasel29gm · 07-17-2003, 12:03 AM

I've heard of kerosene to wash with and I've used old oil to coat the inner fenders, doors, bed etc. To prevent from rustin'. I always wouldn't drive for a day or so to keep the dust off.

07-16-2003, 02:16 PM	#27
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	A buddy of mine wiped his car down with Armor-All once. It actually looked pretty good and lasted a while. I wonder if you should use non-detergent oil for your "wax job"? I have also heard of an old man that burned himself real bad. My friend that stopped by shortly after he got burned tried to take him to the hospital, but he wouldn't go. He slathered himself in used motor oil and said he'd be fine. A few weeks later, my friend went back there and he looked like nothing ever happened except for the singed eyebrows, lashes, and hair! I think I'd go for the hospital trip, or at least use new motor oil! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

07-16-2003, 02:59 PM	#29
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	When I was in the volunteer fire dept. we used to wash the trucks with a cup of kerosene in with the soap and water. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

07-16-2003, 05:29 PM	#31
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07-16-2003, 07:48 PM	#33
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07-16-2003, 10:05 PM	#34
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	give it a fresh coat of oil then giver town a dusty road, see what that looks like, I never heard of oiliner up like that, the only thing I soaked in oil was my vent window rubbers, soaked them for a few days, cleaned them off good and they are soft and look like new even two years later Last edited by casey; 07-16-2003 at 10:52 PM.

07-16-2003, 01:46 PM	#26
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	lol Dave, my Blazer is in bad need of paint. Maybe I'll try the oil thing just to see what it does. One q about the windex though... wouldn't the ammonia in it mess with the paint after a while?

07-16-2003, 05:16 PM	#30
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Heck, I'll try anything. Wait until Friday, i plan to wash the GMC anyways.

07-16-2003, 05:38 PM	#32
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	WD 40 doesn't last as anything except somethign to put on your shelf. Stuff is worthless and CAUSES rust.

07-16-2003, 11:38 PM	#35
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Longhornmail Post some before and after pics if you try one of these methods....I'd like to see the proof...or if anyone does this... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-16-2003, 11:47 PM	#36
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, I guess someone else needs to go first, or y'all will have to wait a while. I am planning on putting a flame job on the GMC and as we all know, you can't paint on top of oil...

07-17-2003, 12:03 AM	#37
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	I've heard of kerosene to wash with and I've used old oil to coat the inner fenders, doors, bed etc. To prevent from rustin'. I always wouldn't drive for a day or so to keep the dust off. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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