Need new GTS gas cap or to refinish the one i got

plumcrazy

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i know i can get a new one for $350 and do an exchange on it.

anyone got a good used one? or an idea on what to do with the one i have now. its NOT in real bad shape but i dont like it.
 

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Phil,just have the clear taken off and the unit polished it comes out perfict.You dont even have to put the clear back on.Just polish it ever now and then it will look great.
 
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SLS, actually i figured that but tony (vipermad) hooked me up.

tony, the check is in the mail
 

trainville

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Yeah, c'mon guys... It's winter and I could spend a few hours inside with my dremel tool cleaning/polishing it all up. What's the process?
 

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I used a can of Easy-Off oven cleaner (or try the gel type paint stripper). I've got a '96 and the finish isn't that great no matter how much I polish. I believe it's cast (like the rims), not forged like the rims on the '97 and up. To see if it has a clear coat, get some aluminum polish and try to polish it first. If it turns black, it doesn't have the clear coat. If it does, you have to strip it first.
 

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Aluminum polish from Eagle One, Mother's Meguire's or something from a reputable company.
 

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I had my 96 gas cap chromed by someone here on the VCA board (can't remember his name at the moment) and it was sweet. The charge was appx $125 exchanged and to me looks better than the polished cap. Very pleased.
 

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