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you can use CLR and remove the iron oxide sitting on the surface of anything then yes, do that first and then work towards polish.
Thank you, sir. Low expectations are the key to happiness.
hmmm .. so polishing the patina post wash and clr wash... on the surface rust patina areas as well...?
Yep…maybe a couple attempts at CLR. just keep rubbing until it is done cleaning up. Then wax it. Then wax it again. Use hard wax not liquid. Paste wax even butcher block wax works well. I was playing with patina back in the early 2000’s with Volkswagen buses and this is the best way to just preserve what you have. Clear coating and adding “coatings” of any sort on top just makes for a problem to remove when you have to keep the maintenance going. It requires maintenance. Add it to oil changes and valve adjustments. Ha!
expectations are the number one cause of disappointment.
All lights are working, turn signals, flashers, brake lights, headlights, tag lights, etc... all the gauges work... all the fans, wipers, and cig lighter work... my dome light has a broken switch, I'm going to see if I can repair that somehow...
The guy in Yemen has new OEM dome lights. Just FYI. Excellent progress by the way.
I'm surprised as well... and fortunately w this one someone had taken pretty good care to keep it original, w the exception of the tailgate window crank.. grins.. but it's pretty much unmolested ..the motor/carb/gas tank is still a question, have to see how the trips around the block go and continue to check the fuel filter content for debris and rust flakes, non so far.. same with the brakes, but I think the clutch issue is handled.... not much rust, so...
Thanks WarDamnEagle... gotta decide what to do w the seats... both front and rear are in dire need of some covers/attention.... but I've got to stay on board w the mechanical plan for now... and the wash, CLR bath, then decision on whether it's paste wax, fluid film, or penetrol...if that's my biggest problem I'm ok.. grins..
I'm leaning toward the blanket for the rear seat... it's got some age/sun and wear deterioration, but kiddos are gone and it's in much better shape than the front..of course... But the front cover is shredded, and the padding is worn out/gone, and the springs are visible at the driver's seat...
Shoot, I do not remember. I would pick your favorite write-up on the topic, see what they did, and then at the moment of truth - make your own decision.
Woo Hoo!!!
Have you adjusted the brakes? If you think the bleed makes the brakes feel good, wait until you adjust.
Haha.. agreed... adjusted my red/white rears after installing new rear wheel brake cylinders... but gotta be done... not sure they're perfect but it stops well... I put 60 knuckles and steering arms w the 2000 four runner discs, calipers and pads on the front...
Grins... there is very little you can say about me that is not true today, or was true when I was younger, or was true at my worst moments, or has some variation of the truth !! grins
Received the rebuilt hinges from Midgainc.... Holy mackeral these are nice and tight.!
