by "Tristan" (casselts)
Published 09/27/2017 at 22:32
by "Tristan" (casselts)
Published 09/27/2017 at 22:32
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I read about this year’s ago in Hot Rod magazine... It works well to peel back the layers of scuzz on old, ruined paint. This was done with Bon Ami and a blue Scotch Bright pad. I’m impressed with how well the chrome cleaned up!
Disclaimer: don’t try this on good or even halfway decent paint.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
09/27/2017 at 22:51, STARS: 1
I guess it makes sense - a lot of that stuff is basically a mild abrasive.
Toothpaste can also be used as a very mild abrasive or polishing compound. (Don’t use it on paint, unless you want the paint gone).
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
09/27/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 0
CLR also works really well.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/27/2017 at 23:30, STARS: 1
Nice!
"Tristan" (casselts)
09/28/2017 at 01:51, STARS: 1
It’s sort of a quicker, cheaper rubbing/polishing compound.
"Tristan" (casselts)
09/28/2017 at 01:53, STARS: 0
Isn’t that stuff awfully harsh? As in chemical-y? The Bon Am or BKF are pretty mild. I specifically avoid Comet for this just because it has bleach!
"Birddog" (maintmgt)
09/28/2017 at 02:40, STARS: 0
Bon Ami never scratches!
I remember that article too. Laundry detergent works well also. In a very mild solution. Especially on old Alkyd and early Acrylic enamels.
A good rub with Linseed oil would help preserve that “patina” too.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
09/28/2017 at 04:28, STARS: 0
I admit I’m only going off of what I’ve seen online. I know if you are going to do it, you’ll want to dilute it a bit
"Tristan" (casselts)
09/28/2017 at 12:18, STARS: 1
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I might have to get a little jug and try it out.
"Tristan" (casselts)
09/28/2017 at 12:29, STARS: 0
I see Kinja is back to disallowing images in replies... yay.
What does the laundry detergent do? Similar results, just less abrasive? I haven’t heard that one.
I have mixed feelings on the linseed oil. Many have mentioned it never really curing properly and staying sticky. Plus, I’m not sure how hard it would be to remove once I actually do decide to do the body work.
"Birddog" (maintmgt)
09/29/2017 at 17:42, STARS: 1
I bet a wipe down with Acetone would pull the Linseed oil right off. But the added cost and labor probably aren’t worth it if you’re actually going to paint later.
The laundry detergent works very much like Bon Ami. It works especially well on White (single stage). You do need to wax it immediately after though if you want a shine as it strips the surface. Luckily those old Alkyd and soft Acrylic enamels are pretty much gone today (unless you find a Rust-Oleum paint job).