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Thanks for the feedback Mike! I got the Absorber by chance as I found it in the spare tire compartment when I brought home my used SUV. It was a very good find as I've always been impressed with how well it dries a surface using the drag method (or whatever you call laying the towel flat and...

Following up on the Wheel Resto post, does anyone have any thoughts on the best way to clean up the rims? The process I used did a decent job, but I'd love to know if there's a better way. Thanks, Munsey

The Bronco Rims I wasn't really sure how these were going to turn out and had never had to work on rims in this condition: The first step was to clean them. After washing the Bronco I sprayed them liberally with Flitz Metal Pre Clean, let it sit for 30 seconds or so, scrubbed the rim with...

Well, I'm finally getting the time to post the results of the Bronco project. For the most part, it went really well. I'm going to break this up into two sections: Paint and Wheels. I think that will make it easier to follow as there are lots of before and after shots. Here are some images of...

Will do! I finally placed my order this morning (I'm slow when it comes to picking certain products. Too much research...) Hopefully it'll all come in this week and we can work on it next weekend. I'll definitely post pics.

Thanks Tom, I can work with that. Looking through the AG site it appears that the Lake Country pads are a good match for the PC7424. I've used them before and they seem to do well. I figure I'll stick with the 5.5" pads since I'm used to that size, unless you think otherwise. Follow-up question...

Polisher is a Porter Cable 7424XP and the pads are old CCS brand green (polishing/AIO), black (Finishing) and red (can't find. Maybe replaced by orange which is light cutting). It all came in a "package deal" when I bought the PC7424 from AG a many years ago. The red and black are in good shape...

Wow...nothing? Did I post something wrong here?

Hi Mike, I recently purchased a '94 Bronco that had been sitting for many years in the Kansas City area. in addition to the rust underneath that is being fixed and future installation of fender flares, we need to correct the neglected paint. Here are some pics of the current condition...

Thanks Tom. I was starting to think I might want to try Meg. Ultimate Compound next, but was afraid it would remove too much paint and I don't know how thick the paint is in this section. Hopefully the #26 will remove any remaining oxidized paint. I'll post some new pics once we're done. Munsey

Didn't even know those existed. I think something like this may be a nice option. Thanks for the suggestion! Dee Zee Diamond-Tread Side Truck Bed Caps Munsey

Well, I have a follow-up question on the process. We put two coats of #7 on the truck and then wiped it off after it "soaked" for 18 hours or so. The color is definitely deeper and clearer, but we still get pink residue whenever we rub a white towel over the read paint. Is this to be expected...

I kinda figured it'd involve a plug of some kind. Just thought I'd ask and see if there was something i had overlooked. I'll see what i can find and post back later. Thanks guys!

I'm not sure this belongs in the 101 forum so please move it to the correct one if it doesn't. I recently purchased an old F150 that had a camper top on it. It was decided that the top wasn't necessary (not to mention "ugly" and created blind spots) so we removed it. Unfortunately, that's left...

Nevermind. Just had to go one more page in my search and I found it. Thanks! https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-from-special-projects/100420-how-restore-barn-find-1969-ford-thunderbird-7-rub-out-flex-3d-products.html?highlight=thunderbird

Hi Mike, I know this is an old thread, but the link to the "results post" is coming up with a "Page not Found" error. I'd really love to see the post of the process if it's still available. Can you fix the post? Thanks! Munsey

We actually only clayed the hood, but I agree with you. I'll have him start with 2-3 coats of #7. Now if it'll just stop raining...

Follow-up question after reading Mike's "Secret to Removing Oxidation...": Do we want to clay the red paint first or should we start with #7? He started that with clay, but I'm wondering if that would be wasted energy in this case.

Thanks for the info Tom. And I love the TR6! Looks like you've got quite the project in that one. Looks like it's time to read all of Mike's #7 articles. Can't wait to tell the boy he gets to do the first steps by hand. He's grown attached to the buffer.

I figured pics might help (and be requested) so here they are. Thanks!