Tony T. Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'm headed out to Michigan in a couple of weeks when my TC will be shown for the first time - it's a 'survivor' recently retired from daily driver duties. I am mostly concerned with the bumper's rubber trim - I've never seen a TC at a show before (maybe 'cause I frequent Mopar only events?). Should I give it a shot of 'wet tire' juice, or just leave it 'clean'? Anyone remember how they looked on the showroom floor 'back in the day'?TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car_chick Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 They were never shiny on the showroom floor. More like the same "gloss" you find on new tires that haven't been armor-alled. If you have some dullness or drying, take some watered down armor-all and apply it with a rag. It will darken the colour without adding excessive shine or slickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouZ Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 You can try some Johnson's Pledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.B.Can Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Tony I have found that Mothers back to black works quite well. I have used it on my TC and Lebaron, it will restore faded black trim quite well. Good luck in your show. I am putting my Tc in the Atlantic Nationals this weekend, it will likely be the only TC ever shown there. Check their web site click on te line below each days activities for pictures of Canada's largest car show over 1600 cars. www.atlanticnationals.com Merrill Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Bohemian Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hey Tony, which show in MI are you referring to??... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T. Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 That would be the Mopars at the Red Barns, at the Gilmore Car Museum. (http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org)Thank you all for the input, now I've got some work to do...First time I washed him (just purchased last November) it was 'bleeding' dirt, came out from under every square inch of trim...poor old car...TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Tony try The TC pages under detailing. Some good info. And have fun TC brother. Here is the link http://members.aol.com/TCMasratiPage/TC/Maserati.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T. Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Just to put a wrap on this thread, I spend about 8 hours and only got it 'clean'. The trunk/door jams or under the hood looked like they had'nt been attended to in many years...but it was a very enjoyable day, seeing the car come back to life bit by bit. Also got an up close and personal look at the rust beginning to show on the rockers, I hope it will hold up until I can afford to do some serious body work.TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tcstroud Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Tony, The Mopars at the red barns looks to be a good time. I might try to get over there with my 16V. I just put a few of the last missing pieces that I aquired over the winter. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T. Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Looking forward to meeting any and all who can make it, and seeing some TCs...if the 16V cars start showing up, it's gonna humble me and my little T2...<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Bring 'em on!!</span></span> TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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