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Old 03-25-2022, 09:10 PM   #1
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Let's see before and after pictures

Here is my 1972 jimmy when I got it and pictures after using rubbing compound on it by hand.
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Old 03-25-2022, 09:14 PM   #2
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Old 03-25-2022, 10:02 PM   #3
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Re: Let's see before and after pictures

Amazing! And I love that color!
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Old 03-26-2022, 12:16 AM   #4
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Re: Let's see before and after pictures

Wow! Can you share the materials and process you used?
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Old 03-26-2022, 10:45 AM   #5
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Re: Let's see before and after pictures

About my favorite Jimmy! She's so fine. You didn't want patina?

How did you deal with changing the mirrors?
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Old 03-26-2022, 11:33 AM   #6
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Re: Let's see before and after pictures

That's such a sweet truck! I want one. Must have camper!
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Old 03-26-2022, 08:10 PM   #7
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Here is the "before"...
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Old 03-26-2022, 08:12 PM   #8
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This is the "in progress "...
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Old 03-26-2022, 09:29 PM   #9
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Re: Let's see before and after pictures

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About my favorite Jimmy! She's so fine. You didn't want patina?

How did you deal with changing the mirrors?
Patine didn't look good on this one. The mirror's was the first thing to go and then the seats had to have the original back in it.
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