"Targa" script finish question
 

What metal is the targa script on the bar? I would like to Polish the face

Its black plastic. You could always paint it

I am almost certain it is metal as I have tried to remove it - are you sure?

My 1980 SC has script made of aluminum.

They are made out of pot metal, and break very easy.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1271779665.jpg

i havent removed mine either but just to be safe I checked it with a small magnet. Didn´t stick and it sure feels like plastic. Mine´ an 87 model so I don´t know if the earlier ones had metal but I don´t think so

[QUOTE=don gilbert;5305898]They are made out of pot metal, and break very easy.

Painting it would probably be the more sensible option then

I just removed / refinished my Targa bar and removed these and cleaned them up...they are definitiely made of aluminum on my 1980.

Good idea; in remembrance of their President being killed in a plane crash. :)

Pretty sure they are metal.

My bad - pollish!! It is metal on my car but would rather pollish the face to a bright shine than paint. ....

Had it right, now spelled(spelt) wrong, drop the cap ....... thats right. write right ?

wtf ....... i should have left this on alone ... right....no now thats a left

have a nice day SmileWavy

No, you're right, they are both spelled the same, polish. Just thought is was funny that it was capitalized.

I try not to be too much of a spelling fanatic, even though I did time in Catholic schools.

So anyone seen the metal one polished?

Polished Targa Script
 

Did the script on my 83SC about 4 years ago - took a pic tonight to show:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1271816927.jpg

Mine started out painted flat black. I started sanding with ~ 220 grit and brought it down to ~2,000. From there I went to a buffing wheel and compound.

The surface has dulled slightly over the years - I'm sure I could bring it back to full luster with some rubbing compound, just haven't had the ambition to get out the toothbrush to clean the excess aftermath.

I like the look and it was a pretty easy project.

Best of luck,

Gordo

I like mine the original black, matching the bar.

In fact, on my current car, I painted the 'targa' black, it was silver.

Thanks all - I do appreciate the input