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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-03-2020, 11:11 PM

Here's some pictures of the original finish. Pretty sure these were clear coated, however, there might be another option: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=268199

Seems to me once blasted and polished they're back to their former glory, pending a clear finish. EDIT: Just dawned on me aircraft paint remover might be a good option to take the paint off prior to blasting the unit, it
s pretty thick in places. Thought it might damage the plastic, but why would it? Think I've read oven cleaner removes paint from plastic, but don't quote me on it.

07-03-2020, 11:11 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,160	Re: Restoring Evaporator Box Here's some pictures of the original finish. Pretty sure these were clear coated, however, there might be another option: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=268199 Seems to me once blasted and polished they're back to their former glory, pending a clear finish. EDIT: Just dawned on me aircraft paint remover might be a good option to take the paint off prior to blasting the unit, it s pretty thick in places. Thought it might damage the plastic, but why would it? Think I've read oven cleaner removes paint from plastic, but don't quote me on it. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 07-03-2020 at 11:59 PM.