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Woody question / Body maintenance
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Jacques1960 |
09-05-2020 @ 6:25 PM
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Very handsome - Henry was apparently still dipping into the Model A parts bin when selecting the rear window for the ‘38 - it looks very modest next to this beauty
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supereal |
09-05-2020 @ 10:43 AM
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I have a friend in California who just refinished his gorgeous '46 woodie. He researched materials and technique before starting. The results speak of the result!
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Jacques1960 |
09-01-2020 @ 11:47 AM
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Thank you
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TomO |
09-01-2020 @ 8:36 AM
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A good paste wax made for wood will prolong the life of the varnish. Be careful to buy a clear wax so you don't change the color of the wood. You will have to remove the wax before you re-varnish. A soap solution usually does the job.
Tom
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Jacques1960 |
09-01-2020 @ 4:22 AM
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Previous owner (2005-2020) only put 500 miles on the car
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Jacques1960 |
09-01-2020 @ 4:20 AM
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EXCELLENT advice !!! I’ll be sure to do a test patch in an inconspicuous location ????
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Jacques1960 |
09-01-2020 @ 4:19 AM
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12 feet !
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woodiewagon46 |
08-31-2020 @ 4:16 PM
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Jaques, one of the biggest factors is how often do you use your Station Wagon. I also used Epifanes varnish on my '46 "Woodie" and the varnish still looks pretty good after 55K miles on the clock. The car has been driven from NY to CA and has been in torrential rain for 3 days straight from Cleveland to Long Island. If you drive your car a lot, the varnish will eventually break down, but mine has been holding it's own for about 20 years.
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kubes40 |
08-31-2020 @ 1:56 PM
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One thing you MUST do is test whatever you choose to cover it with. Some chemicals don't play well with others.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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3w2 |
08-31-2020 @ 12:25 PM
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Hard to beat McCloskey's Man O' War spar varnish. Neat boat! You have serious tides there, to say the least.
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