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Old 07-01-2021, 08:09 AM   #43
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Re: 68 Golden Anniversary pickups, interest in them, etc...

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I saw that! What did you use to remove the previous topcoat of paint?

About 20 years ago, I cleaned mine up, Sanded the rusty spots and shot a couple of coats of cheap black enamel, just to protect the body. Not sure it was the very best idea, but it helped.

Looking forward to more of your work!!!
The repaint was crappy but that was good for me . The gold paint comes off in sheets with a razor scraper and the sealer looks to be lacquer they sealed the whole truck Sands right off with 600 not much prep to the original paint either so it buffs up nicely
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