Hood Hinge and Power Window Lube and Polishing Products

[4babycar]

The hood on my newly acquired Free-iat desperately needs some lubrication. In addition, this car is equipped with power windows. I have not attempted to use the windows yet but I presume, like the hood they will need lubrication. The question is, what type of lube should I use on these items?

Also, the car is and 81/82 with the original red paint that has faded. I will eventually be painting it but in the mean time I would like to attempt to polish up the old paint in an effort to make her more appealing. Does anyone recommend a particular brand of polish/polishing compound or have any tips/concerns.

Thanks-

[So Cal Mark]

you really need to take the hood hinges off, clean and polish them. Once I do that I like to put antiseize or ceramlube on them to prevent any rust coming back
as for paint, there are lots of really good products on the market these days

[4babycar]

How about the power windows?

[So Cal Mark]

the window cables run on rollers and I haven't found them requiring much lubrication, that is unless the rollers are seized. The trouble with slow windows is usually poor grounds or a voltage drop, very similar to the slow wiper problem

[4babycar]

Thanks Mark. I haven't tried them yet so I am not sure how fast/slow they are. I was hesitant to try to run them until I evaluated their condition and lubrication. Hopefully I will get to check them out this weekend.

[So Cal Mark]

if you decide to lube the window cables, use a silicone type lubricant that is dry. Otherwise dirt buildup will occur and eventually cause more trouble

[ga.spyder]

Hey Michael,
When I acquired my 77,the red paint was completely flat.No reflection at all.I bought cheap Turtle Wax rubbing compound and did small areas at a time.It looked like a different car when I was done.It aint gonna win best in show or anything like that,but it is very presentable.Make sure you wax it as soon as you finish with the compound.Have fun!!
Craig

[2ndwind]

Michael,

I used to buy and sell junkers. For the paint, buy a liquid product called COLORBACK. When I first used it, I thought there was magic in that bottle, it worked so well with VERY LITTLE EFFORT.