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Project Lazarus
AMC Fan Joined: Dec/14/2020 Location: North Carolina Status: Offline Points: 29 |
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Posted: Jan/09/2021 at 9:24am |
I am new to TheAMCForum. I will be seeking help with the resurrection of "Lazarus" (my newly acquired 72 Javelin AMX). This is something totally new for me. My first post and question - how should I clean up door and dash engine turned silver sections which turned yellow color on dash sections? what cleaner and technique would anyone recommend?
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68-73 amx
AMC Addicted Joined: Jun/14/2012 Location: Pa. Status: Offline Points: 533 |
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I used aluminum polish , you will need a gritter ( HD ) polish to get the yellow off . Then switch to a light duty polish as soon as you see silver below , Do not stay in one spot too long or use heavy pressure . You need to do this in 3 or 4 light steps to get it where you want it . If you polish too hard or fast you will erase the metal swirles underneath the grime . take your time . Your going to want to repaint ( by hand ) the red accent lines around the edges to get it looking it's best .
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AMC Addicted Joined: May/15/2018 Location: Ontario Status: Offline Points: 6762 |
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If this is nicotine tar, things will go faster with mineral spirits or varsol. Don't go wild and scrub using it, just wipe with a rag. You will be there for weeks trying to polish off nicotine tar if that is what your dealing with.
I went through a gallon of varsol to clean the interior of the Father in laws little Ford Ranger. 2+ packs a day.
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Project Lazarus
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Thank you so much for your ideas 68-73 AMX and Trader!
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