Recent content by plugger340

Also, Facebook only introduced their policy on child sexual exploitation in 2021. My post was from 2020.

I’ve been banned from Facebook for this 3 year old posting …

I’m surprised factories would take the time to repair such a small piece instead of just chucking it into the scrap metal bin.

I would have thought auto makers back then would have been more focused on the “time is money” aspect of the business, and have used only sheet metal parts that came out of the stamps without any damage, especially small pieces.

This corner trim looks like it had a stress crack when it was formed and the crack was repaired with brass. Has anyone come across similar repairs on metal trim?

Tnxs. I was going to use JB Weld to refasten it once I fix all the other problems

Sounds bizarre but I’ll try it on a small area!

The previous owner was a heavy smoker and the stains are hard to remove from the unpainted surfaces. I’ve tried alcohol; water based cleaner; and paint thinner - they all work but it’s a very slow process. Any recommendations for a fast working cleaner? I haven’t tried a solvent based wax...

Doesn’t the baking soda have to be dissolved in water?

Some of the acid has leaked on the front. The dash has been removed

I treated some rust on the interior of my dash with phosphoric acid, and then wiped off the excess before it dried but some of the acid is in a seam. There seems to be two trains of thought about neutralizing it: that it’s necessary and that it’s not necessary. I don’t want moisture in the seams...

Thanks, that makes more sense as one of mine was straight and the other was bent at both ends

Thanks, I was hoping to paint today but it looks like I’ll be heading back to the paint shop on Tuesday to talk to someone that might know what they’re talking about.

Okay, the guy at the paint shop told me to use the acid etch. I would have thought he knew what he was talking about. Thanks

I have a quick question. I was told to use an acid etch primer on plastic before painting but only if it’s unpainted plastic. My Barracuda has factory red plastic trim. Is it safe to use the acid etch primer on it or would that cause the red finish to bubble? Thanks in advance.