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    1. #1181
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      Yea, I'm not a fan of flashy digital stuff in cars like yours, it just didn't fit.
      But this seems 'tactful'.

    2. #1182
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      Andrew - You have a link to subscribe to your Youtube channel? Didnt even know you had one.
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    3. #1183
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      It's in his signature line:
      https://www.youtube.com/user/projectgattago

    4. #1184
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      Bob - Thanks. Completely missed that one.
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    5. #1185
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      No worries Mr. Bug, I gotcho back.



    6. #1186
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      Quote Originally Posted by Bugzilla View Post
      Andrew - You have a link to subscribe to your Youtube channel? Didnt even know you had one.
      Does the link not show up in my signature? Thank you for subscribing!

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
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      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    7. #1187
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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      Does the link not show up in my signature? Thank you for subscribing!

      Andrew
      It does Andrew, that's how I got it for him.

    8. #1188
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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      Does the link not show up in my signature? Thank you for subscribing!

      Andrew
      Ya it shows up. RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! Bob just needed to point out the obvious to the oblivious...
      1970 VW Bug - Just your average mid engine Bug
      Track toy - 06 Evo - E85 and lots of boost
      Newest track toy - 2021 Supra

    9. #1189
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    10. #1190
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      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
      My YouTube Channel Please Subscribe!
      Instagram @projectgattago
      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    11. #1191
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      Subscribed to your YouTube channel.

      As I understand it, Penetrol is a thinned linseed oil. I've used it and also straight linseed oil, not a fan of either. They left the my car very yellow, tacky to the touch and they attracted dust very quickly. I have been using Scotchguard with good success, the water beads up much better than the linseed oil and Penetrol, the surface tension seems like it is a lot less. The water form into balls, it looks different than a waxed car. I spray it on then wipe it in, doesn't change the color of my car at all and is slick to the touch. It lasts about the same amount of time as the linseed oil. I've heard that linseed oil rags can spontaneously combust.
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    12. #1192
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      Left side is Penetrol and the right side is Scotchguard
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    13. #1193
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      Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Sean View Post
      Subscribed to your YouTube channel.

      As I understand it, Penetrol is a thinned linseed oil. I've used it and also straight linseed oil, not a fan of either. They left the my car very yellow, tacky to the touch and they attracted dust very quickly. I have been using Scotchguard with good success, the water beads up much better than the linseed oil and Penetrol, the surface tension seems like it is a lot less. The water form into balls, it looks different than a waxed car. I spray it on then wipe it in, doesn't change the color of my car at all and is slick to the touch. It lasts about the same amount of time as the linseed oil. I've heard that linseed oil rags can spontaneously combust.
      Thanks for subscribing!

      I also appreciate the input regarding Scotchguard! At this point I am inclined to not do anything and let the new owner do what he wants with the finish. When people see the car now they tend to dig the way it looks. I get comments on the car every time I drive it. It gets more attention than a tarantula on a wedding cake.

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
      My YouTube Channel Please Subscribe!
      Instagram @projectgattago
      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    14. #1194
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      I couldn't agree more about the look. I get the same types of reactions!!

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    15. #1195
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      Sean,

      Did you sand your firebird down at all? The pain on the Cougar is literally curling up in some places, mostly on the roof. I assume this is from baking in the Alabama sun. I kid you not, it looks like an alligator shedding skin.

      If I do any sort of treatment over it, I think I will need to go over it with a DA sander...

      Suggestions are welcome!

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
      My YouTube Channel Please Subscribe!
      Instagram @projectgattago
      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    16. #1196
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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      Sean,

      Did you sand your firebird down at all? The pain on the Cougar is literally curling up in some places, mostly on the roof. I assume this is from baking in the Alabama sun. I kid you not, it looks like an alligator shedding skin.

      If I do any sort of treatment over it, I think I will need to go over it with a DA sander...

      Suggestions are welcome!

      Andrew
      I used green scotchbrite pads and diluted CLR to remove the rust stains.

      a couple before pictures
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    17. #1197
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      So much for not doing anything about the finish...

      Despite the fact that I am trying to sell the car, I can't help but tinker with it.

      The other day I was doing some unrelated things (I had some trouble with the DBW going into limp mode) and I accidentally spilled a little alcohol on the hood. I noticed that the alcohol soaked into the hood and made it a lot darker, which I liked. This lead to some further experimenting. I did a portion of the hood and I rather liked the results:



      Various people have also suggested trying penetrol, so I did a portion of the roof, and I liked what it did for the paint as well.



      What prompted all of this is that before it got too cold, I wanted to do something about the roof, trunk, and other horizontal surfaces. The sun has really done a number on those areas. You can see how badly the paint is flaking on the roof:





      The trunk wasn't much better. You can also see how the clear coat is just coming off on the top of the rear quarter.



      So I grabbed a palm sander with some 80 grit and went to town. What a mess!



      I sanded the roof, trunk, hood, tops of the fenders, and basically all other areas where the clear was checkered and coming off. This was after I rinsed the car. The hood was still wet, but you can see the roof, rear quarter, and tops of the doors have been sanded. All of the light areas is where I used the sander.



      Then I started to coat the whole car with penetrol. I used a green scotch brite pad to apply it.



      Here is the whole car after everything was coated with penetrol.





      The sun was setting so I decided to see if I can get some decent beauty shots.





      Overall, I am pretty pleased with how it turned out. I should have done it a while ago.

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
      My YouTube Channel Please Subscribe!
      Instagram @projectgattago
      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    18. #1198
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      I like it !

    19. #1199
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      Looks great, much better!
      Sean James

      69 Firebird - Build Thread
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    20. #1200
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      Wait wait wait......Andrew has a Cougar that he drag races and he lives in Wisconsin now?

      Holy s**t....what else did I miss?
      1968 Pro-Touring Camaro LS1

      Project: Next Year
      - Start date; June '01
      - Completion; Sometime next year or the year after.....

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