Gen1 Restoration Sub-Forum?

[bumperquip]

If I were to ask BigD or some of the other moderators to create a Gen1 Restoration Sub-Forum where the topics would be limited to those associated with the factory restoration of our trucks and/or their parts, would anyone but me be interested and use such a sub-forum?

Is this a stupid idea?

[89notchcrustang]

I'd be interested, I'm trying to get my truck "show ready" for the summer also! I need to paint my inner fenders, hood underside, clean my carpets real good, and get those damn hard water spots off of the windows.

[MATT93SVT]

I don't think its stupid. Sounds good to me. I belive it would help
The L owners out there who want to keep the trucks original or restore them them back to
The original condition. I like the idea.


Matt

[madramper]

I don't think its a bad idea, however I don't think it will get a lot of traffic. A lot of people, myself included, don't really pay attention to the subforums we already have. I don't avoid them necessarily, but just autmoatically scroll past them without really thinking about it.

[RED93#3324]

Originally Posted by madramper

I don't think its a bad idea, however I don't think it will get a lot of traffic. A lot of people, myself included, don't really pay attention to the subforums we already have. I don't avoid them necessarily, but just automatically scroll past them without really thinking about it.

I do the same thing....

Chuck

[bumperquip]

...just thinkin out loud...

[SactoLightning]

Why not a "project" sub forum where pics and progress must be included? I'm sure we could get some visits there. With custom work, restorations, and just fun stuff?

[wardman]

I'll cast my vote for it. I think it's a good idea.

[ninty4lite]

Originally Posted by 89notchcrustang

I'd be interested, I'm trying to get my truck "show ready" for the summer also! I need to paint my inner fenders, hood underside, clean my carpets real good, and get those damn hard water spots off of the windows.

How do you get rid of those water spots?

[bones93]

I don't think it's a bad idea.i'd vote for it!

[bumperquip]

Originally Posted by ninty4lite

How do you get rid of those water spots?

You guys are kidding right?

[RhinoRacing]

I think a restoration forum would be a good idea it would, also help in finding those OEM / NOS parts that seem to be getting harder to find.

[89notchcrustang]

Originally Posted by ninty4lite

How do you get rid of those water spots?

I haven't figured out yet, or they would be gone

The back window will just get replaced with a non-slider, I think the door windows might have to come out, and I'll go to town on them with a buffer and some compound??


I need

[bumperquip]

Josh and Ninety,

Try these techniques, in order, on the water spots. If one works don't move on in the list. If it doesn't move on.

1. Try a 1:1 mix of white vinegar and water. It's best to apply the mix to a cloth or sponge and then apply it to the glass... it takes care of any wax on any paint it might touch and may discolor paint depending on the paint's condition. A microfiber cloth works best and even better is one of those Mr. Clean magic eraser things. Rinse the glass and surrounding areas completely and dry the glass immediately with a microfiber towel or cloth.

2. Try white vinegar with no dilution. It's best to apply the mix to a cloth or sponge and then apply it to the glass... it takes care of all wax on any paint it might touch and will likely discolor paint depending on the paint's condition. A microfiber cloth works best and even better is one of those Mr. Clean magic eraser things. Rinse the glass and surrounding areas completely and dry it immediately with a microfiber towel or cloth.

3. Go to an appliance store or somewhere that sells appliances and get some glass cooktop cleaner... it's a white lotion looking stuff with micro-abrasives. Go get one of those dishwashing sponges with the blue scotchbrite on one side. Apply to cleaner to the scotchbrite side and gently scrub the glass... kinda like applying wax. Then you can wipe or rinse it off the glass. Be careful about getting the cleaner on your black weather seals. It's alot like getting wax on the rubber. As an alternative, Brasso and/or Mother's Aluminum Polish should work too.

4. If those don't work, let me know, I've got another trick but you'll need to be a bit more careful and precise as it includes the use of diluted muriatic acid.

[justindwright]

Very good tips bumperquip! I can sure use this on some of my windows on the mark vii. I believe that a restoration forum would be great. Maybe we could get a compilation of bone stock pristine truck pictures up also to go with this for reference...(if anything ever became of it)