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Old May 22, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Not my best work...but thought i might show these.





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Old May 22, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Cool shots man, looks like you need to adjust that left side frint lip a bit. Mine does the same thing from time to time from being real low.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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^ +1 and you need to clean the front rims (brake dust) lol. cool shots.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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paint the lip while you are at
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys.

The front wheels are actually cleaned. Previous owners NEVER took care of the car, and that stuff WILL NOT come off. I have access to dealership grade chemicals, acids and so forth, and none of it will clean those wheels. That's why the rear's are soo nice.

The bumber lip falls loose going up my driveway, and i'll never paint it.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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paint it black, with trim paint or rubber undersealer or something so it doesn't look so damn ugly.

that's what I meant
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7twinturboboy
Thanks for the comments guys.

The front wheels are actually cleaned. Previous owners NEVER took care of the car, and that stuff WILL NOT come off. I have access to dealership grade chemicals, acids and so forth, and none of it will clean those wheels. That's why the rear's are soo nice.

The bumber lip falls loose going up my driveway, and i'll never paint it.
used claybar + rims = no more brake dust.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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^Hmm...i'll have to look into that.

Thanks for the suggestion
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Old May 22, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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For painting the front lip, use SEM Bumper Coat paint.

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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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is it the pictures or is the front singal lights really yellowing out?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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^ you do know that many of the signals fade after a while right? but you can easy polish the faded plastic away.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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^ you do know that many of the signals fade after a while right? but you can easy polish the faded plastic away.
They will always be yellow, I have to polish mine every month. The new updated turn signals are a great visual upgrade for guys running the stock bumper.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
^ you do know that many of the signals fade after a while right? but you can easy polish the faded plastic away.
Bit of simply green on a cloth and the signals are as bright and clear as if they where new.

Great photos. Take care of her.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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What do you use to polish the turn signals?

Vellj001: You mentioned a product called, "simply green" what is that exactly, and can i get it at a Advanced Auto Parts type place?

I really don't plan on keeping the stock front bumper for much longer, but i would like to clean those up, as well as lend the product to my brother who REALLY needs to clean the headlights on his mustang....

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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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^He's probably talking about Simple Green. I think you can find it at Wal-Mart, normally in with the rest of the normal cleaning supplies I think.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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Looks good. BTW, Advance Auto sells a plastic polishing kit. Comes with several polishing pads and a drill adapter. I've had pretty good results with it on getting the yellow off of my turn signals.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Another thing you may want to look into: the Efini centercaps that www.rx7.com sells.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7twinturboboy
What do you use to polish the turn signals?

Vellj001: You mentioned a product called, "simply green" what is that exactly, and can i get it at a Advanced Auto Parts type place?

I really don't plan on keeping the stock front bumper for much longer, but i would like to clean those up, as well as lend the product to my brother who REALLY needs to clean the headlights on his mustang....

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simple green wont work since the top layer of plastic is already dead. youll need some 1200+ grit sand paper and some polishing compound that could be fond off the counter. yeah i comment on your bro's stang haha. first go get some 1200+ sand paper. soak the sand paper over night in soapy water. take the lights out or mask the surround area with masking tape or paper. start sanding gently.. keep on sanding.. then wipe dry with a clean damp towel... then get some sort of polish for paint and polish the lense and theyll be brand new again... also i recommend putting some sort of protection on it every now and then to keep the oxidation from UV rays down and that should prevent them from fading again.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks for the comments and help guys!
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Old May 24, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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^He's probably talking about Simple Green. I think you can find it at Wal-Mart, normally in with the rest of the normal cleaning supplies I think.

That should be it. I have seen my specialist use it on very yellow indicators and they came as good as you with a couple of good rubs. It has also the advantage of bening a non agressive product Chemicaly so you can use it to clean nearly what you want.
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