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« on: October 06, 2005, 09:19:39 am »

All,

I am not going to repaint my Westinghouse Master at this time.  There is no rust on it, but the paint has dulled.  What is your recommendation, if any, of a product to at least bring back some of the shine?

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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2005, 10:17:41 am »

I use ppg polishing compound. NOT rubbing compound. I loaned my can of polish to Markito so I can't take a pic of it right now. it is a little expensive but it works great.
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2005, 10:28:52 am »

Thanks, Josh.  Is that stuff bought at an auto supply store?
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Wayne

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Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2005, 10:31:02 am »

Automotive paint supplier that carries PPG products.
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2005, 10:41:33 am »

Beware it isn't cheep but it will last a long time. I have never bought it myself I stole my dads can of it when he moved to Singapore. Great stuff.
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2005, 11:38:53 am »

Josh,

So I don't get sticker shock (or yelled at by the better half), how much is "not cheap?"




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Wayne

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Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2005, 12:02:58 pm »

I don't know that is just what my dad said when I took it. I would say around $30 or so. I don't know if they are in different sizes but this one is huge. It will last me forever.
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2005, 09:15:48 pm »

Wayne, If the polishing compound alone doesn't work, then you can move into rubbing compound followed by polishing.  It'll remove more grit and eliminate most superficial scratches.  I've been testing my ability to use my polisher on my old VMC77 before tackling my painted VMC56 and I was thoroughly impressed with how fast it can bring an old dull machine back to life.
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2005, 05:36:41 am »

Cool, thanks guys!  I'll give the stuff a try.
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Wayne

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Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2005, 10:01:42 am »

3M also makes a good polish.
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