restoring a redline base....

[kidvette]

Hi!
I try to do my own restorations from time to time on redline beaters that just will not work as a good filler. I am currently working on a Custom Cougar with blue interior. The car overall is in very restorable shape. Drilled out the rivets and the interior and glass are in excellent shape. There is no pitting or oxidation on the body or base although the axles were rusted of the thing. The body I can polish and repaint but the base is almost black from tarnish. What can I do to restore it? Chrome paint never looks good, unless you folks might suggest a good brand. Or how can I polish it without distorting the printing on the base?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Vince

[Speed City]

Hi -- I use the small wire wheel on my dremel . After that I Clearcoat the base so it doesn't re-oxidize.

[spectraflamed]

GO COLTS I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL

[ericpetersonSA]

The picture is gone, but the info is still good.

p220.ezboard.com/fredline...=430.topic

Some of these bases started out black, and they ended up looking pretty much like mirrors.

-E

[kidvette]

Thanls for the info. I will give it a try.