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    Scratched vinyl stripe

    So I have had an awful day. I moved my car and after cleaning and waxing the car I mistakenly scratched the drivers side Rallye Stripe behind the rear window. It did not get into the paint but it is through the stripe about 6" long. How would I go about removing the stripe to replace the damaged...
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    What do I use to stick a "plymouth" script?

    Ok, Here's my question.... I purchased a "Plymouth" script for my trunk and received it in the mail today. The backing paper is still attached to the emblem and I can remove the paper but the glue which was applied to the backing is long since dried up and does not stick. So what could I use to...
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    Go Wing / Trunk issue

    So I ordered an aftermarket go wing for my Duster and installed it the other day. The wing looks great on the car but now the issue is that when I open the trunk lid, it no longer stays open due to the weight of the wing. The wing is made of plastic and does not weigh that much but enough that...
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    Door Data Plate Removal and Reinstallation

    Just a quick question. How would I remove the factory data plate from my drivers door and reinstall on another door? The data plate looks like it is a sticker type and I am not sure of how to remove to put onto a new door i am refinishing for my car. Any help is appreciated. Thank You - maniac
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    Placement for go wing- 73' Duster

    I was wondering if anyone out here could help me in the exact location of where on my trunk deck lid I would need to drill to install a go wing? I just ordered a new wing but am not sure of where I need to locate it to make it look correct. The wing does come with the pedestals and mounting...
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    Condensation inside marker lenses

    I need some advice please. I have a recurring problem with condensation in the front marker lenses on the front of my Duster. I have ordered brand new gaskets and 3 different sets of lenses have been changed out trying to eliminate this issue. Every time I wash my car, the condensation builds up...
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    It's always easier after you do one side

    Just changed out the door handles on my Duster. I learned by "trial by fire" that usually when you have to do a repair that requires both sides that once you tear down one side and figure out the hard way to do something that it's always easier after you finish that side before you move on to...
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    Removing Drip Rail Trim- Replacing Vinyl Top

    I have been considering replacing the vinyl top on my car. I have never done this before nor do I have much knowledge on the correct way to do this. I do not know how to correctly remove the drip rail trim on the car. Anyone out here who has ever replaced a 3/4 vinyl top on a Duster please...
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    Need help in refinishing doors

    So I got a pair of doors from a friend last year off of a 74 Dart Sport and they have been sitting under the carport for over a year. I have decided that I will need to change the passenger door on my Duster and have begun the process of getting the old paint off of the door and cleaning up the...
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    Painting Duster Grill

    Just a quick Question? I picked up a used but nice grill for my Duster and I want to repaint it but I want to paint it properly. What prep work do I need to do?I was wondering what is the best quality paint to use- (Paint that will not flake/chip off) and the proper way to mask the grille to...
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    Rust Never Sleeps

    Well I went outside to wash my car and as I was washing the drivers side Quarter Panel, I noticed a thumbprint sized chip in the paint at the rear of the quarter panel behind the marker light. The body has started to bubble in this area and now this chip fell out and I can see through to the...
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    Body Bumper Placement?

    Does anyone out here have a diagram of locations for a Body Bumper kit? I have a new set of Bumpers but my vehicle (73 Duster) is missing some of the bumpers and I need a diagram of where to install these bumpers. Some of these locations I know from the old bumpers but others I need some help...
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    Changing Bezels on Taillights

    May I ask a favor of all my brothers and sisters out here on the FABO Forums? I need help in this area. I have purchased a mint set of taillight bezels and I need some help in how to seperate the lenses from the old bezels. I do not want to damage the lenses and am unsure of how I can seperate...
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    Scratches on Windows... Updates

    Here is an Update on the Scratches on Windows thread I posted. I couldn't figure out how to add pics to my post on that thread so I started a new one. Here are some pictures of my passenger side windows after 2 treatments of using the Cerium Oxide Polish on the Duster's passenger side window...
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    Scratches On Windows?

    I am not sure if anyone out here is aware of this, But I wanted to let everyone out here who reads these forums to know that if you have light scratches or light pitting on the surfaces of your windows and windshield, that there is an easy way to make your scratched windows look good as new. I...
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