Topic: 64-66 heater box finish restoration

[ExportMach]

I glass beaded the paint/corrosion from the doors and did not protect the fiberglass case. The surface looks scuffed in a few places, any suggestions as to how I could restore the finish (nothing elaborate, I was thinking of rubbing some black shoe polish on some hidden area to test that. Maybe some 2000 grit sandpaper and some 3-in-1 oil?).

[CharlesTurner]

I restore heater boxes by glass beading and then using a semi-gloss clear paint.

[ExportMach]

After a lot of thinking and looking I came up with the idea of using black shoe polish. One coat makes a big difference but another coat or two really coveres the scuffed fiberglass. Attached are the 'before' and 'after' pics. I am waiting on the new blower motor to complete the heater box resto. More pics to follow.

[Oz390]

Thinkin' show polish might not be the best long term solution.  I use vinyl dye, satin black, spray on a rag and wipe light coats to build to the color you want. for a couple really bad ones needing a lot of fibergalss reapire, just spray.  The satin is a bit too dark, but the best I could find to get "close" as the originals have a grey-ish cast and not quite full black.

[J_Speegle]

Thinkin' show polish might not be the best long term solution.  ..........

Used/applied it 5 years ago - still holding up well. Not allot of sun exposure nor wear in that location.   IF there was any I would expect I could simply wipe it with another application and things would look like they did. 

Just what worked for me on a case needing no repairs