69 Dart GT Conv. 340-6pak
Today I started the job of polishing the side and quarter glasses. I have never done this before so I started with the worst one, the left quarter glass. This glass has some scratches that you can feel with your finger nail. So I got the Cerium Oxide mixed in to a slurry, had the cordless drill ready with 2 fresh batteries, a towel to put under the glass to make up for the curve, and one to wipe the glass with. After cleaning the glass first, I started polishing. Two and a half hours later I have learned 2 valuable lessons. Lesson 1: If you can feel the scratch with your finger nail, It will not come out. Lesson 2: If you hold the polishing pad in on spot too long, you will over heat the slurry and glass and discolor the tint between the glass. These are 2 very important lessons and I am now in the market for a left tinted quarter glass. I've put out some feelers so it may not take too long. The Cerium Oxide will on the other hand take out swirl marks, water spots and any nicotine from smoking, overspray etc.... On a more positive note, I have ordered elbows and tubing to make up my stainless radiator hoses.
Today I started the job of polishing the side and quarter glasses. I have never done this before so I started with the worst one, the left quarter glass. This glass has some scratches that you can feel with your finger nail. So I got the Cerium Oxide mixed in to a slurry, had the cordless drill ready with 2 fresh batteries, a towel to put under the glass to make up for the curve, and one to wipe the glass with. After cleaning the glass first, I started polishing. Two and a half hours later I have learned 2 valuable lessons. Lesson 1: If you can feel the scratch with your finger nail, It will not come out. Lesson 2: If you hold the polishing pad in on spot too long, you will over heat the slurry and glass and discolor the tint between the glass. These are 2 very important lessons and I am now in the market for a left tinted quarter glass. I've put out some feelers so it may not take too long. The Cerium Oxide will on the other hand take out swirl marks, water spots and any nicotine from smoking, overspray etc.... On a more positive note, I have ordered elbows and tubing to make up my stainless radiator hoses.
