[70badboy]

I am getting out my trim pieces ( drip rail. window molding etc.) and they have old paint on them. How do you remove the old paint from them and to restore them back? Thanks for the help, Steve

[Scott Stoneburg]

I used a chemical stripper then polished the trim.

[Chief of the 60's]

Pictures of the damage would help. Also, are these stainless or anodized aluminum? If the damage is light in nature and the pieces are stainless, lacquer thinner on a rag followed by some 0000 steel wool will clean them up. If the damage is just overspray and the trim is stainless, 0000 steel wool is all you'll need. If the trim is anodized aluminum, my 2 suggestions will ruin the finish.

[gary bennett]

I use lacquer thinner and 0000 steel wool.

[70badboy]

I never let anybody know that all the pieces are off a 70 GTO.

[70badboy]

here are some pics. Faded red paint on lower windshield molding and weatherstrip channel

[400 4spd.]

We are doing a frame off on a 70 that is all apart, and if any of the exterior trim is anodized it might be the rocker moldings. Can't remember. Window trim and drip rails are stainless, as is the weatherstrip channel (roof rail).
Lacquer thinner or stripper will be safe on those pieces.

[70badboy]

My 70 is my first car. Bought it in 1972. 455, 4 speed. Not original motor, The original 400 was blown up at the drag strip ( MOKAN) in 1971, just south and east of Pittsburg Kansas. I think the old strip is still going. I seen an old bug with a 327 race there and man was it fast and keep a constant time. It was hard to beat. Thanks for the info. I did a frame off also. Tough to do by yourself. Steve

[ZeGermanHam]

Super cool that you still have your first car going all the way back to '72! Good for you!

[70badboy]

What would be a good polishing compound? Thanks Steve

[todden8]

My favorite products are Wolfgang and Meguiars.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by 70badboy

What would be a good polishing compound? Thanks Steve

I prefer using professional products from 3M. Look into one of the Perfect-It compounds or polishes. There are various grades depending on your needs. Much better than common consumer products you buy from WalMart or the big box parts stores.

[MUSLCAH]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

I prefer using professional products from 3M. Look into one of the Perfect-It compounds or polishes. There are various grades depending on your needs. Much better than common consumer products you buy from WalMart or the big box parts stores.

Cheif.....you still using that 3M crap full of fillers ?