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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      Next problem...does anyone know where to source the gaskets for the hood ornament/emblems? It looks like a 1mm piece of plastic/clear...
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      Much appreciated! I like the Saddle Tan color better than the previous one I did.. a lot "richer" There used to be a Carquest close to...
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      I attached some stainless screw studs with JB weld on some of the door trim pieces that I always check after I slam the door shut, haha...
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      Quick update... Here is the finished product...it's not factory correct nor a perfect restoration but much better than what was there...
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      You would think with all the advances in polymers/epoxies/paints that they could make a 2"x2" piece of plastic that would survive...
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      sorry, wrong reply
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      That and zoom meetings with no camera, haha
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      Halfway there...and livin' on a prayer... I used some clear Elmer's glue with a drop of dish soap and food coloring to "liquid mask"...
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      Quick update...I was able to clean the plastic up pretty well with plastic polish made for headlight lenses... Now the trick would...
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      scenic760 replied to the thread Door weatherstrip.
      That would probably help! The door side lip of the weatherstripping is below the top edge of the door, is it supposed to sit on top...
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      I will give it a shot!
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      scenic760 reacted to ali_c20's post in the thread GMC Hood Ornament with Like Like.
      Some red pigments are very sensitive to sunlight. They break down and completely "disappear" The plastic is clear and the paint is...
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      scenic760 reacted to TotalyHucked's post in the thread GMC Hood Ornament with Like Like.
      No, the truck's older than me lol. It was sold new in Florida, spent a few years there and then went to NC where it was a horse farm...
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      scenic760 replied to the thread GMC Hood Ornament.
      I hear ya Hucked....but where did the red go?! You have owned it since new? I have seen emblems that are still red with a lot worse sun...
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      scenic760 posted the thread Door weatherstrip in Exterior.
      Another day, another question! I went to put the weather stripping seals on and nothing seems to be lining up 100%... It's my fault...
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