BPBP440
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Redoing the front suspension on my 70 RR and wondering if I should clear coat the new cast bits, or maybe use a cast-steel colored paint? What has worked well for you guys to keep the new fresh look?
How do I keep cast suspension parts looking new?
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moparnation74
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Well that depends.....What is your purpose of the car for? Show only or cruising/driving a lot?
Mike67
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There's a product called Shark Hide you may want to check out..
http://www.sharkhide.com
http://www.sharkhide.com
chtampa
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On my current car project I didn't sand blast as much as the last car. I used de-greaser and then etched all the rust off. Spray with Satin Clear Enamel and immediately go after it with a heat gun. It will dry before it flows smooth and it will lose the gloss. I was surprised when I tried this the first time. I tried this because the Eastwood paint were so less than durable in use and now you have the durability of Enamel. One of the best tips I stole from someone, the second was Aluminum foil for masking to touch up painted areas rather than tape. Comes off in seconds.
BPBP440
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Cruiser, and local car shows but not a trailer queen.
moparnation74
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Wish I could help.....
vintage chromoly
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Ruh roh......
You said "trailer queen"......
No soup for you!
You said "trailer queen"......
No soup for you!
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I used Duplicolor "Cast Iron". Buy it at Advanced
vintage chromoly
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I also just painted mine with a cast iron looking enamel.
Some folks have had good luck with RPM. I've never tried it.
Maybe do a google search.
Some folks have had good luck with RPM. I've never tried it.
Maybe do a google search.
BPBP440
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Very nice.
BPBP440
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I did purchase some Eastwood Cast Gray for my third member, but haven’t tried it yet. Maybe that would work.
BPBP440
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Careless choice of words, apologies all around. Better said “I will be driving it to shows and not trailering it, so road rash is a consideration”. We good ?
vintage chromoly
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Absolutely.
I don't have a problem with the term "trailer queen". LOL.
If the shoe fits........
I don't have a problem with the term "trailer queen". LOL.
If the shoe fits........
69L48Z27
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I think rain is really the problem. Cars that were cleaned and parts evaporusted were treated with rust inhibitor or even WD40. Cars were all driven but didn't see rain. All of those stayed nice. Storage was always good too. Heated in winter and no high humidity.
Back to the rain or wet roads, if it will see that then some sort of paint would be needed.
I like the flat clear and hit it with a heat gun. I'll have to try that sometime.
Back to the rain or wet roads, if it will see that then some sort of paint would be needed.
I like the flat clear and hit it with a heat gun. I'll have to try that sometime.
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Its used its supposes to rust.
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How about we drop that term "Trailer Queen"?
I prefer to say that I have pride in my ride. Less offensive and more true to the car.
It's not my fault that my car is so nice....oh wait, yes it is.
BPBP440
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I hadn’t realized the sensitivity of this term and even apologized above. I don’t appreciate the “up yours”, especially from a moderator. I might expect it from the other mopar site, but this has always been a great group of people.How about we drop that term "Trailer Queen"?
I prefer to say that I have pride in my ride. Less offensive and more true to the car.
It's not my fault that my car is so nice....oh wait, yes it is.
Mike67
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I think it was tounge and cheek.
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