Mechanical Mod Maintenance & Tips
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First a dish soap and hot water wash for any metal. For copper I follow that with a 5 minute vinegar w/ salt soak. Followed by a dunk in water w/ baking soda. Then a rinse in hot water and towel dry. When in the vinegar bath, I scrub threads and other crannies with a tooth brush.
A little conductive grease on the threads and contacts to extend the time between cleanings.
I typically use a polishing cloth like this: https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Polis...1484574306&sr=8-1&keywords=Polish+cloth+rouge
to keep the outside looking nice.
A little conductive grease on the threads and contacts to extend the time between cleanings.
I typically use a polishing cloth like this: https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Polis...1484574306&sr=8-1&keywords=Polish+cloth+rouge
to keep the outside looking nice.
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Pretty much same, for polishing I use autosol (abrasive buffing compound) and lithium base spray on grease on their threads. But the hot water part is yet to try.
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I keep the grease and oils to a minimum.
For threads I use a tiny tiny bit of neosporin from the emergency kit.
Petroleum jelly works great and its antibiotic as a bonus.
I keep the grease and oils to a minimum.
For threads I use a tiny tiny bit of neosporin from the emergency kit.
Petroleum jelly works great and its antibiotic as a bonus.
I'll take your word on the neosporin and petroleum jelly. But I think I'll stick with lithium grease for now [emoji23] it's actually quite good. Not too much residue, I use the spray on type which comes in a can. [emoji108]
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Mothers metal polish and NeverDull work great.
Dremel with good polishing pads works well to take out any big dings/scratches.
The only time I use Noalox on my mod is if the threads are squeaky after cleaning.
Dremel with good polishing pads works well to take out any big dings/scratches.
The only time I use Noalox on my mod is if the threads are squeaky after cleaning.
Interesting [emoji848]
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I used to not use anything at all, but for the last 3 months I have used 3in1 and have been really pleased I made the switch. Only a tiny drop is needed though.
With the locking switches I believe there should be some lubrication to have a smooth twist. But sure, if it works not really mandatory but would extend the button life and all of we cut the friction just a bit eh?
3 in 1 works great but I thought I'd try the lithium grease out. So far so good [emoji106]
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Its not mine just one of the nightmare projects Im trying to wrap up.
It's not primer. Its that ugly early 70's factory Toyota grey.
Cleaning, I use Wrights Copper Cream. Works wonderful and no petroleum like other compounds like, Mothers, Neverdull, etc. I then finish with a Sunshine Cloth.
To keep the threads smooth and from oxidize a tiny dab of Noalox, just a tiny drop.
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To keep the threads smooth and from oxidize a tiny dab of Noalox, just a tiny drop.
Shot of my VCP Boss
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No kidding! Back then that was a color people had on their cars? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] good luck with that.
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Yup.
Factory color.
Its what the owner wanted and paid for.
( I didnt paint it
)Toyota had some wierd colors schemes in the 70's.
That FJ55 was/is a nightmare to find parts for.
Some of the trim pieces are the last good ones in North America.
Its not 100% original because its impossible to find all the pieces.
It has been done right tho, disc brakes, OME suspension parts, powder coated frame, tons of old toyota options, even has a $1000 toyota factory CB.
Same guy has an old J100 jeep pickup I spent all day rewiring the lights.
Its nice too.
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