[DeTomaso] Dumb semi-techno question

[Charles Engles]

Dear Bob,


                I finally talked to someone in the business.   They 
recommend either Mother's or  Blue Magic aluminum wheel polish.   Rub it on 
and buff it off.   Seems easy enough to me......


                                Mr. Bling,  Chuck Engles




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Radefeld" <bob at dodgecarroll.com>
To: "Detomaso Forum" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 10:59 AM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Dumb semi-techno question


> Chuck,
> Since I haven't seen a response to your initial question on cleaning up 
> your headers, thought I'd throw in
> my experience over the past few years. My headers are a Jet Hot type 
> finish in a silver grey color and are
> 8-10 years old. Every Spring while I'm under the car preparing it for the 
> upcoming cruise & car show
> season I make it a point to go over as much of the surfaces of the headers 
> as I can (without removing
> them) with a standard "Polishing Compound" like you'll find at any 
> bodyshop or auto parts store. This is
> much less abrasive than rubbing compound & has always done a great job of 
> not only polishing up the
> headers but also takes off any discoloration &/or slight surface rust that 
> might be present. Has always
> worked for me & I can't see where it has ever taken off any of the 
> original coating. Good Luck!
>
> Bob Radefeld  (#5042)
> Topeka. Ks.
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