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Re: Flat black?

To: Greg Gelhar <ggelhar@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Flat black?
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 22:18:53 -0400
Cc: triumph list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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I body shop guy told me an old trick that actually worked.  Vasoline.  
If it is truly matte or flat black, it probably has no clear coat on 
it.  The vasoline will protect it and restore the black color if faded.  
Really worked and lasted longer than the wax did.

Joe
72 TR-6

Greg Gelhar wrote:

>Listers,
>
>I have brought home a TR6 to help fill the garage.  What do you all use on
>the flat black paint on the windshield frame and tail light area? The paint
>on the rest of the car looks very nice, but the black portions need
>something to make them look fresh.
>
>Greg Gelhar
>Osseo,  MN
>1980 TR8
>1973 TR6





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