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Restoration Detailing #2450200
02/11/18 06:31 PM
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I am looking to do some detailing to my car during the winter before the car show season kicks off. I was thinking of replicating some of the paint inspection marks on the front and rear suspension as well as maybe the transmission and drive line. Does anyone have any photos they can share, or recommend an online resource for this? My car is a 1971 Lynch Road built Charger R/T with a 4-speed trans and disc brake front suspension. Any under hood inspection and detailing photos would also be appreciated.

Re: Restoration Detailing [Re: b_body_fan] #2450210
02/11/18 06:45 PM
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The only real source for those is your own car, since no two cars will be exactly alike.

Re: Restoration Detailing [Re: b_body_fan] #2450238
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Only a few markings that were not lost to rust and time that I can duplicate are primarily trans markings and on the differential. What paint is the best to use? I have heard people say 1 shot pinstripe paint is a good option.

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02/12/18 02:23 AM
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Ive heard the same about the 1Shot paint.


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Re: Restoration Detailing [Re: b_body_fan] #2450822
02/12/18 07:24 PM
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Testors model car enamel in the small jars. You don't need much just for inspection marks.


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Re: Restoration Detailing [Re: b_body_fan] #2450831
02/12/18 07:33 PM
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Just remember, duplicating another cars markings are not, nor should they be construed as "Correct". IMO you should only replace what you find on your own car, if none, so be it. .02

Re: Restoration Detailing [Re: b_body_fan] #2451189
02/13/18 02:21 PM
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I was just going to replace the ones I know for sure, since there was no accepted standard. The front suspension markings are lost to time, but the trans markings and some differential are visible.

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