[Roadsters] Restoring Polyprope plastic (ie windshield washer bottles)

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Charlie,

A lot of times, parts have to be made from scratch.  There's a restoration 
shop in Chicago working on a Delage which had been modified.  He had some 
photos taken when the car was new -- yes, he tracked down the family of the 
original owner -- and used those photos to build new fenders like the 
originals.  He put $1MM in the car in a basket, and spent about $2MM to 
restore it.  It was invited to Pebble Beach, but got damaged in transit. 
Ouch.  Needless to say, he doesn't do Datsun roadsters.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Hubbard" <cehubbard at verizon.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Restoring Polyprope plastic (ie windshield washer 
bottles)


> Dave,
>
> I wish that I could help you.  Do not try anything with compressed air 
> like
> a sand blaster, as this will likely pop that sucker.  I saw a guy try to
> blow out a plastic headlight housing on his car once.  It did not go well.
> I also wish to heck that I even had a washer bottle to restore.  Let me 
> know
> of you ever come across a suitable replacement for us needy guys.  Good
> luck!
>
> Off-topic => Did you ever wonder where those guys get the parts to restore
> high-end concourse cars where perhaps one or two in the world exist.  Do
> they make their own parts from scratch or what?
>
> Charlie Hubbard
> 1964 SPL310
> H: 972-539-1216
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