'70 Duster Revival: Drag Racing Heart | Pro Touring Soul

While my focus was set on completing the interior, Chuck spent some much needed time on the grille. The original was actually in decent shape with only a couple minor cracks. After some industrial epoxy was applied everything was then sanded smooth. Chuck then shot the grille with the same satin black that would be used on the hood scoop.

It was also at this time that I began the task of reworking, buffing and polishing each piece of trim on the car. I spent days upon days sanding with different grades of paper to eliminate surface scratches. More time was spent on the buffing wheel with aggressive rogues followed by even more time spent on the polishing wheel. For pieces that were anodized - the finish was stripped, sanded and then polished. There were many nights where my eyeballs were the only way you could truly identify me! The bright work turned out beautifully - my clothes were another story.

To the men and women that professionally polish metal work for a living - my hat's off to you. You've earned every single dollar and then some! I don’t want to see another buffing wheel for a long, long time.