Marty, try a piece of steel wire for the hood prop. Maybe a drop or black paint on either end.

Best
Les

Oh okay so something that would be strong but thin?

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I cleaned up the Richard Petty cars today. I didn't do much detailing as these are Franklin Mint Precision Models and have lots of nice detail already.
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More of the Pontiac and Superbird. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bb56dd5d5d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9ce48f06bf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5f842bbbb9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...198452f78e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5ac675ba46.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1fc7403a6b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...795a1b7f8c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...524ca96ec8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...859ca74357.jpg

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The Belvedere before. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...06bf814ee3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...19b2d7a4af.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...64bdb6df84.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2d8f303450.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...62f7347d1d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...18d0a6fab2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d57d65e173.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...367ddf4453.jpg

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The Belvedere, after cleaning. The only thing I added, I did paint the fuel tank straps in the trunk. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...759c14f337.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...11dcf7e9b2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9266bb9aee.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b7608b556c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...276829117e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9fd7414772.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8cd32d93f2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...01cc17be3e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4787bc3461.jpg

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More of the Belvedere and all three are back together again and look brand new. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...328f307b2d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...458f7f3004.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c4aebe72b7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e9fc244eb4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5a63b2d8dd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...919b90e8f7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...83da992cbc.jpg

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That has been one of my favorites since the first time I saw one.

What do you guys use to clean up the plastic windshields? My kids have a few models and some of them have what appears to be a whitish milky residue film on it that will not go away with warm water and soap. How do you get a clear windshield again?

Guess they could use some rubbing compound, but not sure if something else works.

I use McGuiers "Clear Plastic Detailer" for windshields, but I understand that clear kitchen floor products like Glo-Coat(?) work really well, too. I don't have any experience there, others will raise their hands!

I jotted down some details on cleaning at #76 of this thread if you're interested.

I use Pledge Floor Gloss on the whole car, you just brush it on and leave it to dry. It makes windows looks super clear.
I put that stuff on all those cars that I cleaned up except the Franklin Mint cars.

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This is what I use. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9e90984da4.jpg

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I have a similar Super Bird
I still have the original boxes for both cars. Good thing I kept them, we're moving and I have to pack every thing away


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Another car from my brother-in-law's collection, Dale Earnhardt Charger. I took it apart and detailed some things. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...758d4d1498.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...88e0f7e284.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aae4cc4832.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e795008565.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2dea6ec806.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dad8ad1fad.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...06495fe11d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d8f0dddeea.jpg

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This one was next in line. 25th Anniversary Richard Petty car from 1996. This one has black windows but is not a bank. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...59498f9ff2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ba525530c5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bcdec3c292.jpg

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TG Sheppard's Folgers Coffee Machine driven by Tim Richmond, Monte Carlo Aero Coupe. This one is also a bank by Action. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0d0d12bc00.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7254f72088.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3ad317cceb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dab1ad9adb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8dc0bef444.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0b0eb1c674.jpg

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Michael Waltrip #21 Wood Brother's car. Star Trek First Contact paint scheme. This one is also a bank by Action. I detailed the engine and painted all the silver in the trunk. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...57618d5494.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d78881891e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...36bf3d5c13.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...847704df05.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d97c441843.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...773965d488.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...58000ffeef.jpg

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This is a Rusty Wallace car by Action. I haven't done anything to it yet, it looks pretty nice as it is. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d94234d4ce.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...879eb20d00.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5f21057afd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...31ed8f411b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8fcb2879a7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8b3e952cf3.jpg

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