Polishing the Stainess Steel
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Upgrading the Windshield Wiper System
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| Recent work on Project '57 has included polishing the stainless side trim on the model 150. I've been using a 3 step kit from the Eastwood folks mounted on my handy Craftsman grinder. |  |
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| The beauty of stainless steel trim is that it does not pit
or corrode, but over the years it can get scratched. This kit can return
stainless trim to like-new condition. It includes three Buffs (Sisal, Spiral
Sewn, and Loose Section); three tubes of Buffing Compound (Emery, Stainless,
and White Rouge). The 8 page instruction booklet is very helpful for shadetree mechanics.
There is enough compound to buff all the trim on most cars and trucks.
I would add that the entire process is time consuming and a lot of work...but using the kits saves greenbacks!! $$ ...because professionals charge a lot to polish stainless...and there is a ton of stainless steel on a Classic Chevy...!!! My suggestion is to do it yourself and take pride in the results of your hard work. |
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| I also recently installed a Raingear wiper system. It was a little pricey, it ran twice what a rebuilt original system would cost. But, it is such a vast improvement over the stock pulley and cable system that I feel it is worth the investment. Safety first on your project. Don't skimp on your steering, brakes or wiper system! | ||
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| Although available time and funds have slowed down the progress on
Project '57, future plans include a two tone paint job (poppy red and beige), rewiring from headlights
to tailights, new tinted glass, a new interior, updated rear end, American Racing Torq Thrust wheels and fat meats...is a real "hot
rod" project ever really done?
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