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ChevyC102007 · 09-12-2007, 09:11 AM

I was cleaning out Ole Blue the other day and started cleaning out the glovebox, I moved something and I forget what it is but the option sheet on the glovebox door popped up, didnt tear or anything but its covered with overspray from when Im guessing the PO painted the glovebox door.

Is there anyway in Creation to remove the paint safely without destroying the sheet or do I have to guess? I really wanna know what options originally came on Blue in 1971, paint color, interior etc from what I can tell so far it has quite a few options on it, or at least HAD.

**hotrodmtodd** · 09-12-2007, 10:23 AM

I commend you for at least wanting to try to save the sticker. You would have to have a VERY gentle touch and a LOT of patience. I would recommend that you try to use a cloth rag and some enamel reducer. Don't SOAK the rag, just wet enough to barely feel it. Just sort of "dust" it with the rag, don't RUB hard. You MIGHT be able to remove enough to at least see the writing. Worth a try. You probably won't save it, but you might get some info. Hope it works out. Take care, Mike

dan42 · 09-12-2007, 10:25 AM

does anyone know how to protect them? Is there some type of clear coating you can put over them?

ChevyC102007 · 09-13-2007, 01:03 PM

Well I went out today and tried the enamel reducer (basically used the wifes finger nail polish remover same thing since finger nail polish is an enamel of sorts) and some cotton balls....................after a dit of dusting and light rubbing I was able to remove enough of the over spray to reveal

Wheel Base
Model Number
engine
Radio
guage package
paint
molding
wheel option
bumper
Custom conf (dunno what that is) and
interior trim

a grand total of 10 options, I will be starting another thread to help decode the non-self explanitory options. I swear working on these ole trucks is like an archeology expidition.................never know what your gonna find. Thanks for all the help. Y'all

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09-12-2007, 09:11 AM	#1
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Ok another (probably) obvious question... I was cleaning out Ole Blue the other day and started cleaning out the glovebox, I moved something and I forget what it is but the option sheet on the glovebox door popped up, didnt tear or anything but its covered with overspray from when Im guessing the PO painted the glovebox door. Is there anyway in Creation to remove the paint safely without destroying the sheet or do I have to guess? I really wanna know what options originally came on Blue in 1971, paint color, interior etc from what I can tell so far it has quite a few options on it, or at least HAD. __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)

09-12-2007, 10:23 AM	#2
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Ok another (probably) obvious question... I commend you for at least wanting to try to save the sticker. You would have to have a VERY gentle touch and a LOT of patience. I would recommend that you try to use a cloth rag and some enamel reducer. Don't SOAK the rag, just wet enough to barely feel it. Just sort of "dust" it with the rag, don't RUB hard. You MIGHT be able to remove enough to at least see the writing. Worth a try. You probably won't save it, but you might get some info. Hope it works out. Take care, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

09-12-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Ok another (probably) obvious question... does anyone know how to protect them? Is there some type of clear coating you can put over them? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-13-2007, 01:03 PM	#4
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Re: Ok another (probably) obvious question... Well I went out today and tried the enamel reducer (basically used the wifes finger nail polish remover same thing since finger nail polish is an enamel of sorts) and some cotton balls....................after a dit of dusting and light rubbing I was able to remove enough of the over spray to reveal Wheel Base Model Number engine Radio guage package paint molding wheel option bumper Custom conf (dunno what that is) and interior trim a grand total of 10 options, I will be starting another thread to help decode the non-self explanitory options. I swear working on these ole trucks is like an archeology expidition.................never know what your gonna find. Thanks for all the help. Y'all . __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)



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