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Old 04-19-2026, 10:49 AM
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Looking nice!

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Old 04-19-2026, 12:14 PM
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Looks nice. Those bars connected to fender and core support look like heavier 73s . I have those on my 73 put together car,the 74 are thinner but still substantial compared to later thin bars. I priced a lift looks like yours. I'll wait awhile to my new concrete fully cures.

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Old 04-19-2026, 08:29 PM
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Here are some pics through today. First group is the fan shroud before and after restoration.
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Old 04-19-2026, 08:34 PM
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Next group is current status under the hood. Have work to do underneath next when time and lift are available.
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That fan shroud looks great. How did you finish it?

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Old 04-20-2026, 09:32 AM
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That fan shroud looks great. How did you finish it?
Started with an industrial ultrasonic cleaner we have at my school. It works fantastic on plastic. Then a light pressure wash to remove the residue. Then I used 00 steel wool very light over the entire piece, inside and out. Then gray Scotchbrite ultrafine on the problem areas. Finally a light re-buff with 00 steel wool. The color was a flexible SEM product called "bumper color". It has the right muted sheen and is made for plastic/rubber. No adhesion promoter needed. Just two light coats. I think it has a very natural look. The factory imperfections still show through which I wanted.

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Started with an industrial ultrasonic cleaner we have at my school. It works fantastic on plastic. Then a light pressure wash to remove the residue. Then I used 00 steel wool very light over the entire piece, inside and out. Then gray Scotchbrite ultrafine on the problem areas. Finally a light re-buff with 00 steel wool. The color was a flexible SEM product called "bumper color". It has the right muted sheen and is made for plastic/rubber. No adhesion promoter needed. Just two light coats. I think it has a very natural look. The factory imperfections still show through which I wanted.
I gave the wrong name for the product. It is called SEM Bumper Coater. Sorry for the mistake.

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