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71 383 dual snorkel air cleaner resto ???
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03/07/11 01:28 PM
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FFwithRT
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I am trying to get my stuff together on my 71 RR restoration and wondered if anyone had ever tried restoring an air cleaner on a 71 383 dual snorkel? I want the "spackle " type finish on mine, and I would also be interested in knowing if there is anyone who offers that service? Thanks, Greg ffgreg32@aol.com (Showing picture of what I want it to look like)
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Re: 71 383 dual snorkel air cleaner resto ???
[Re: FFwithRT]
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03/07/11 02:06 PM
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When you say "spakle" what you mean is "wrinkle finish". Over the counter at any auto parts store. Best bet is buy a cheap sand blaster and blast and paint it yourself. Not a krinkle finish but you get the idea.
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Re: 71 383 dual snorkel air cleaner resto ???
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Done. Sorry for the poor lighting. you should get the idea. Less than $50.00 including the blaster, blasting media, and paint.
If you don't have a compresser you can do a good job with a wire wheel in a grinder or even a drill. Just takes longer.
Last edited by bboogieart; 03/07/11 02:11 PM.
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Re: 71 383 dual snorkel air cleaner resto ???
[Re: rtman]
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03/07/11 02:46 PM
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I've done dozens of air cleaners & Hemi valve covers.. There are plenty of wrinkle finish spray paints out there that work pretty well, the tricks are heavy coats, time in between coats & a good even heat source that can bring the entire part up to about 130- 150 degrees... But since having a part powder coated with wrinkle finish & seeing how smooth and consistent the texture was I doubt I'll do many more wrinkle finish parts with a spray can unless I'm trying for a true OE finish where runs & sags are not only acceptable they are so much the norm that they are expected...
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Re: 71 383 dual snorkel air cleaner resto ???
[Re: FFwithRT]
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03/08/11 03:09 PM
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I can get it real consistant. Just heat the part in the oven to 300 degrees. Put down a cover coat. Back in the oven. Repeat with thin coats 3-4 times. Will build up a little more wrinkle with coats. Leave in oven for about 2 hours. Smells like heck. But real nice. Not as rough as wrinkle as the ones I've got powdercoated. MUCH more durable that outside air drying. I can take my finger nail with pressure across the paint with no paint damage.
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Re: 71 383 dual snorkel air cleaner resto ???
[Re: autoxcuda]
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03/08/11 06:54 PM
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I'm pretty sure 3M Body Shultz will give you same result
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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