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Old 07-06-2020, 12:37 PM   #1305
samkost
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

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Ill have to give him a shout. I have an NOS gasket and Ill have to figure out how people are polishing their trim. I think LocDoc said do it while its still in the rubber before you change it out. And then dremmel and polishing compound of some sort. Do you know if he put extra sealant in it, or did he just use the gasket?
Yes, he used a new improved sealant he recommends and guarantees.

I polished the trim myself.

Call me cheap and crafty but I used a variable electric speed drill with a locking trigger button.
I put the drill upside down with the trigger in the up position in my bench vice and used the cheapo Harbor Freight cotton buffing wheels.



I started by taking some 1000 grit wet finishing sanding paper for taking down any fine scratches/blemishes. The trim is all stainless steel and being careful when polishing is pretty forgiving.
Being careful to not bend, keep your hands close together on the section you are polishing and keep moving to avoid heat build up when buffing.
Hope this helps everyone out.
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