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Caprifan Rob
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by Caprifan Rob Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:08 pm
Just a tip this, found it on YouTube
used this to great effect on my rear light lenses. As the original light blue Ford badges are so scarce I thought I'd try it on these too. This is the result after just a few minutes using Bicarbonate of soda, mixed to a light paste with water & rubbed over with a wet cloth. It's just abrasive enough to clean the milkiness off the face & not damage it. Finish off with a coat of wax & they look much better. Obviously the more time you spend the better the finish. Looks much better for not a lot of effort!
Bertie
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by Bertie Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:35 pm
That's a great tip and certainly brings back the original very well, thanks for posting...
Des
MattMe
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by MattMe Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:57 pm
Excellent tip.
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
Bertie
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by Bertie Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:49 pm
MattMe wrote: Excellent tip.
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
No one I know can keep one that clean, Andrew obviously buys in bulk specifically for his photo shoots....
Caprifan Rob
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by Caprifan Rob Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:10 pm
MattMe wrote: Excellent tip.
I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
Cheated & used paper towel in the garage, note to self 'must use a coloured tea towel next time'
Andrew 2.8i
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by Andrew 2.8i Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:02 pm
Hi Rob,
Great tip, thanks for posting.
It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
Andrew.
Caprifan Rob
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by Caprifan Rob Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:13 pm
Andrew 2.8i wrote:
It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
I can see your profile picture changing soon to a certain blue & white towel
Cheers,
Rob
Fordoholic Nick
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by Fordoholic Nick Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:26 pm
Hi Rob,
That's a brilliant tip mate and what superb results you got too...Nice one mate
I do love a nice Blue Oval Badge...pulls at my heart strings every time...but hey that's why I am "Fordoholic Nick"
MattMe wrote: I have to say I prefer Andrew's blue check tea towel though
Bertie wrote: Andrew obviously buys in bulk specifically for his photo shoots....
Freelanderfan wrote: note to self 'must use a coloured tea towel next time'
Andrew 2.8i wrote: It's good to see that the infamous tea towels are getting another mention.....this isn't even my thread!!
Freelanderfan wrote: I can see your profile picture changing soon to a certain blue & white towel
Hmmm......
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pictu ... 34&bih=589
And this may be of use too....
https://uk.pinterest.com/chrisedah/i-ha ... addiction/
All the best
Nick
I was born a Fordoholic, They'll bury me a Fordoholic...
Caprifan Rob
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by Caprifan Rob Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:44 pm
Nick, you have far too much time on your hands..
used this to great effect on my rear light lenses. As the original light blue Ford badges are so scarce I thought I'd try it on these too. This is the result after just a few minutes using Bicarbonate of soda, mixed to a light paste with water & rubbed over with a wet cloth. It's just abrasive enough to clean the milkiness off the face & not damage it. Finish off with a coat of wax & they look much better. Obviously the more time you spend the better the finish. Looks much better for not a lot of effort!
