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Offline Hipo giddyup

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Trunk filler board cleaning?
« on: August 08, 2017, 09:42:19 AM »
 I just picked up a nice original trunk filler board. First of all, what a difference in quality from the aftermarket pieces! This original feels twice as thick.

My question is how to clean such an item? It does have staining on it but is by no means rotted or damaged. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to clean up or restore such a delicate piece?
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: Trunk filler board cleaning?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2017, 11:01:11 AM »
You'd be better off using a stiff brush to knock off an dirt, then dye it with brown/tan paint to match.

Anything else will likely ruin it... steam or solvents.
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Offline Hipo giddyup

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Re: Trunk filler board cleaning?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2017, 02:37:37 PM »
Thanks Charles. I was thinking of a flat tan colored paint? I typically find these destroyed or falling apart in your hands so I definitely wanted to salvage this one the best I can.
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: Trunk filler board cleaning?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2017, 02:45:31 PM »
Yes, maybe a satin though, not flat.
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