RE: [T3] Fw: Seals

[Andrew Riley <AndrewR@ahsl.co.nz>]

that stuff is hard to find, but it can be rejuvenated, using a heat gun and
a little glue to stick it down, but only if its in good condition - some
acids will also rejuvenate rubber - we used the same acid stripper who does
my cars and bikes to rejuv some rubber bump stops over 60 years old - came
back looking good

the s badge is effectively shit metal or more politely pot metal - i think
it can be done but is expensive - your door handles and side mirror mount is
all made of the same stuff - its crap - but you can't do anything about it

hope that helps

cheers 
andrew 

65 s notch - without the s badge!


> QUESTION: Should I even bother trying to find the Seals for the 'hood
> beak'
> (the chrome strip on front of hood) and on the rear decklid (the piece
> that
> houses the light for the license plate)?   Or are they as I've heard
> impossible to find NOS, or even original in decent shape).   They really
> look nice on the few Notchbacks I've seen that had them.  Also, Can I do
> anything to shine up my "S" piece on the rear decklid.   It seems like it
> has like a chrome plating to it and it's really pitted.  Can I strip it
> down
> and paint it?
> 
> Thanks,
> Rich Baker
> 64 Notch'
> 
> 
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