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Re: Oxidization and my MGB

To: "John A. Walker" <john@rmartin.net>
Subject: Re: Oxidization and my MGB
From: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 05:34:29 -0700
 
>Due to poor storage practices by the DPO, the paint 
>on the front 1/4 of the bonnet and parts of the front wings 
>has some fairly heavy oxidization.  
>Since I am not going to have the funds available for a paint job
>in the near future, what is the best way to remove the oxidization?
>Should I use rubbing compound?  Of is there something that
>will work better ?
>Any suggestions?
>
>TIA
>
>-JW
>

When I picked up my 77B it had been subjected to 5 + years of NJ weather - it 
was never garaged.
It looked as if the PO had primered it using a yellow primer!

My regimen consisted of all Turtle wax products and a lot of rubbing. I started 
with a good washing with regular dish detergent then the red can of rubbing 
compound, then the green can of polishing compound, then finally Turtle wax.

People ask me where I got it painted sometimes!  Granted the car has some rust 
and dings, etc., but it is the orignal paint and it looks pretty good for 22!

Erik.


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