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Topic: Rear Spring Clean-up

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Rear Spring Clean-up

Posted: 1/27/04 2:09pm Message 1 of 4
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Charlevoix, MI - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 37
Vette(s): 1981 4speed
I have the rear spring out of my 81. What's a good way to do a cosmetic clean-up of the fiberglass spring? Thanks.


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Rear Spring Clean-up

Posted: 1/27/04 3:02pm Message 2 of 4
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I've never done it, but I would look for whatever cleaning agents, paints, etc., that are for marine use. Anything that can hold up to salt water use should be able to handle the crud that splashes up under the car. I'm also assuming this car is a driver, not concours.


Rear Spring Clean-up

Posted: 1/27/04 5:03pm Message 3 of 4
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Charlevoix, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 4speed
It is a driver. I'm just not sure if solvent - like mineral spirits - does anything bad to the fiberglass spring.


Rear Spring Clean-up

Posted: 1/28/04 9:21am Message 4 of 4
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Most solvents won't hurt fiberglass. Mineral spirts are okay. Fiberglass will hold any petrolum product, so those solvents can be used. Any thing designed to clean ceramics is also okay. Brake parts cleaner and Carb cleaner are okay. Just don't use abrasives. That scratches the surface and slightly weakens the surface of the spring. Minor for sure, but not advisable.

Ken Styer


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