Author Topic: What's the best way to clean SE textured paint on the tail panel and grill area?  (Read 1212 times)

Offline spamtank

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The textured paint, especially in the area of the tail panel is darkened, most likely due to 100K miles of exhaust soot.

What's the best way to clean that with out damaging or loosening it?

I have a fear that too much mechanical agitation will cause sections to lift or peel off.

Thanks,
Rick, Manchester, NH
1970 SE 383 2V AT Challenger
1977 M882/W200 Power Wagon
2013 RT Plus 6M




Offline spamtank

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What's the best way to clean SE textured paint on the tail panel and grill area?
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2012 - 11:57:07 AM »
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Rick, Manchester, NH
1970 SE 383 2V AT Challenger
1977 M882/W200 Power Wagon
2013 RT Plus 6M

Offline burdar

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Soap/water and a sponge.  Don't rub it.  You could also try a very very soft toothbrush in a hidden area to see what it does.

New argent is usually sprayed with a clear coat to protect it.  Once the argent is clean, you could spray a clear on it.   

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I'd send Slotts a PM and ask him . I know when he did my grille. He couldn't clearcoat it because it would lift.

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Thanks.  I was thinking about the toothbrush, and dish soap is a good idea.  In parallel, I'll contact Slots and see what he can offer. 

Appreciate the feedback.  :thumbsup:

Glad to see you back on the site Jackie.   :wave:
Rick, Manchester, NH
1970 SE 383 2V AT Challenger
1977 M882/W200 Power Wagon
2013 RT Plus 6M

Offline Topcat

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I would try simple Green diluted and a really soft brush.   :2cents:
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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I agree with Topcat, simple green should suck up the grease and not hurt the paint.

Offline DoNotChallengeHer

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Thanks.  I was thinking about the toothbrush, and dish soap is a good idea.  In parallel, I'll contact Slots and see what he can offer. 

Appreciate the feedback.  :thumbsup:

Glad to see you back on the site Jackie.   :wave:
:wave:  glad to be back