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05-05-2009 06:56 AM #1
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- Car Year, Make, Model: 1937 Chevy Street Rod
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Restoring shine to gelcoat body?
I have a 1937 Chevy fiberglass bodied street rod that has been in storage for a few years. The black gel coat has faded to dull and there are a few parts were someone attempted to clean it and it left some streaking I can not wipe off.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with buffing or polishing bare gelcoat like this. I am not to the point where I am looking to paint it, but I would like it to look decent so I can start drving it more often.
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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05-05-2009 07:44 AM #2
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You can buff it like paint, but... Gel coat is not paint, and was never formulated to last a long time in the sun and weather, so don't be surprised when the gloss or color fades quickly.
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05-05-2009 09:34 AM #3
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05-05-2009 01:38 PM #4
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