How do you take care of your brushed finish?

[F355FTS]

Painting a Kirkham is like putting coveralls on your super model girl friend.

[Andheeezonit]

I’ve never owned a Kirkham, but I have used WD-40 and a fine Scoth Brite pad on aluminum panels with great results.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by F355FTS

Painting a Kirkham is like putting coveralls on your super model girl friend.

Or not painting a Cobra, regardless of who made it, is a fad like a hula hoop, and it too shall pass.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Or not painting a Cobra, regardless of who made it, is a fad like a hula hoop, and it too shall pass.

Hula hoops never went of out style and neither has or will the "bare naked ladies."

How long has Kirkham been brushing and polishing Kirkham's? Jamo may have not been the first, but his Kirkham was one of the first 'bare naked ladies." I think Jamo's Kirkham may have been left brushed back in "Ought 3."

So, what's that? Like 15+ years that Kirkham has been showing off those beautiful lines sans "clothes." I think the word "fad" has "left the building" or "that train left the station" a VERY long time ago.

[HI Cobra]

Windex works well with paper towels or a rag, Scotchbrite will take care of
more persistent spots. That has worked well on 142.

[Phx Mike]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Hula hoops never went of out style and neither has or will the "bare naked ladies."

How long has Kirkham been brushing and polishing Kirkham's? Jamo may have not been the first, but his Kirkham was one of the first 'bare naked ladies." I think Jamo's Kirkham may have been left brushed back in "Ought 3."

So, what's that? Like 15+ years that Kirkham has been showing off those beautiful lines sans "clothes." I think the word "fad" has "left the building" or "that train left the station" a VERY long time ago.

Agree

I thought about painting mine. In the end I decided I liked it polished and it makes it easier to fix dents and scratches...yes it is a lot easier than on a painted car.

Besides - I can paint mine anytime I want but you sure can’t polish or brush finish a fiberglass car.

As to taking care of the brushed sections - as has been mentioned, fine scotch brite and go with the grain of the existing finish. Practice in an inconspicuous area to make sure the scotch brite is giving you the right finish.

Mike

[Unique427]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Or not painting a Cobra, regardless of who made it, is a fad like a hula hoop, and it too shall pass.

With the mention of super models and hula hoops, I'll just leave this here.
You can thank me later

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm2bM89I7YE

[ACademic]

Originally Posted by F355FTS

Painting a Kirkham is like putting coveralls on your super model girl friend.

I believe any super model would look absolutely hot in coveralls.

And I don’t have a dog in this debate but a painted car seems easier to maintain and it’s how Carroll sold the far majority. For bare brushed aluminum valve covers and such I’ve had success using ScotchBrite pads and lacquer thinner for removing the residue.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by ACademic

I believe any super model would look absolutely hot in coveralls.
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And realistically, the super model in coveralls will continue to look hot for many years to come.

[Bud Man]

Acetone, Windex and lots of paper towels, to be sure.......

..............and don't forget your face mask!