Air Grabber restoration

• Jan 28, 2015

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clazar

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I have a 70 RR with the air grabber. I want to "restore" it. It works great, but I want to make it look like new. The rubber seal I know can be replaced. But what about cleaning or painting the black plastic or fiberglass parts of it. I have a new screw & clip kit for it. So are the parts cleanable or paintable. And what products to use???


Chuck

 

• Jan 28, 2015

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You might try this website.
http://restorationfullcircle.com/

 

• Jan 29, 2015

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I just washed my heater box with hot soapy water and a sponge and it looks like new. Still retains the shine of a new part. I will try it on my airgrabber box also. All the component parts and pieces will be the challenge. I think I will spend a lot of time with my glass bead cabinet for the metal parts.

 

• Jan 30, 2015

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I'll try a good soapy wash & clean first. Probably put on a new rubber seal & clean it up from there. Any other cleaning or resto suggestions are appreciated.

Chuck