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Jun 13, 2023 | 01:43 PM

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From: Tolland, CT

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I don't think I have the ability or the finances to get Ol' Red looking new again, but I'll definitely get it looking better than it does.

Chuck

That's subjective, I think my truck looks great...for what it is. But others realize, mine is just a truck.

Here's mine from May 2012, after that summer or maybe the year before I finally got around to bonding on the patch panels over both rear wheels.

Here's from Dec 2020.

A few weeks back, I finally finished bond on the right rear. Someday, I'll get around to sanding that and maybe use a little bondo to smooth it...but I'm not a body guy...

Jun 13, 2023 | 01:53 PM

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chucketn

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From: Near Jonesbourogh, TN

I'd be happy if mine looked that good!
Chuck

Jun 13, 2023 | 02:00 PM

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Mine runs well, that's the important thing to me.

Jun 13, 2023 | 02:43 PM

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I don't think I have the ability or the finances to get Ol' Red looking new again, but I'll definitely get it looking better than it does.

Chuck

Try the Fluid-Film on the ol paint. Will brighten it up and protect your body till you decide to repaint. Look at my truck on my page. Freshly FFed and sparkling!

Remember, less is more. Stretch it as far as you can and use a shop rag to lightly buff it. Dedicate the rag for FF. Later wash your truck with no soap. Just a cold spray will knock the dirt off.

Jun 13, 2023 | 03:12 PM

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What does everyone use for chrome polish? The chrome trim strips above and below the grill are dull and look oxidized. Is there anything affordable that will bring back their shine? I have scrubbed them with soapy water, and tried 4/0 steel wool with denatured alcohol and acetone.
No improvement other than removing rust stains around where the fasteners were.

Chuck

The problem I have had, especially on the grille and other outside plastic chrome, it wears over time. It looks dull because there is nothing left, it's all worn away. There is nothing to polish.