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If you own a custom street rod or classic car, you obviously want it in mint condition. That means both exterior and interior. Needless to say the outside needs to be freshly detailed, and yet, what about the inside, most folks who have daily-driver classic cars often neglect these things. But, since I know a thing or two about auto-detailing let me give you some pointers on dashboard rejuvenation techniques. You see, when cleaning and rejuvenating your cars dashboard, it is often a matter of preference. Some people like a shiny dashboard and they use an Armor All type product with a bright shine, others think this looks obnoxious. You don't have to have a shiny dash board to rejuvenate it or get it perfectly clean. Indeed, if it is too shiny there might be glare onto the windshield and this can be aggravating or cause your eyes to tire as you drive. Below are some tips; 1. First, a thorough cleaning is very important. This means getting in all the cracks, using a soft-bristle tooth brush, toothpicks (plastic or wood), and it means you need to pull out those vents, soak them in soapy water and clean all around those openings. 2. You'd be surprised how must dust and debris is around the steering column and between the windshield and dashboard. You are going to have to spend the time and do this right. 3. It is paramount that you choose the right cleaner because it is easy to discolor your dashboard, and the older it is due to those years of UV light abuse, the easier it is to mess up. 4. Never spray anything, including window cleaner onto the clear plastic area where the speedometer is, as they can easily fog up permanently. 5. For cleaning I recommend those handy-wipes with vinyl cleaner in them. If not use a micro-fiber towel or small bathroom hand towel. Always spray the cleaner onto the towel, not directly onto the dashboard. 6. Sometimes, especially if it has been a while or if you smoke, there will be a good degree of crud and film on the dashboard, so this might take awhile. If you are applying a lot of pressure, fine, but do a little at a time and make sure you are not discoloring the vinyl or coatings. 7. After you have it perfectly clean now you need to apply the conditioner. This is where you need to make sure if you want it to be glossy or just regular (but protected and clean). Be sure to read the label before you purchase it. Speaking of labels, always follow directions, different types of auto detailing products are designed to work specific ways, do not deviate from those instructions until you've used the product a few times, and understand how it works, and its limitations.
There are loads of cheap old cars for sale out there that people have just put aside for a reason or another and a lot of those cars are still running and all they need is a good wax and interior clean. If you haven't got much to invest then start off with the cheapest old car that is still running. Do your homework, look in magazines, newspapers, car auctions and make sure that there are not too many cheap old cars for sale exactly as the one you are planning to get your hands on! If there to many of them, you will have a tougher time to sell for a profit. As well as in the reverse, don't go straight and get that "rare" car that nobody has ever heard of! It could be a cheap rare find, but mind you that you are just starting and remember as well that when someone is out in the market for a classic car it's because they are looking for a vehicle that reminds them of childhood and that the era of the vehicle that their father had when the person was just a kid! The average classic buyer doesn't want a car that nobody has ever heard! As an example, if the car you got is 30 years old or more, then add 10 to 15 years and that's how old your most potential buyers will be of age! You see, these cheap old cars for sale is not only about making a profit, it's about selling a memory and a dream! Let me give you my personal example of my Volvo 444 and it goes with what I've just mentioned when it comes to the age of the buyer. When I got it I had the intention of turning it into drag racer! I'm glad I didn't! It was all dismantled in 10,000 pieces when I bought it and being very proud of my first cheap old car, I was telling friends about my acquisition and soon enough word got around and a friend of a friend told me weeks later he had one just like it but in running condition and wanted to sell! I said great, let's make a deal! Soon enough I had two the same just different in colors! It gave me an excellent opportunity to have an assembled car right next to the one I was restoring for comparison which worked well on the months to follow! I took loads a pictures inside and out of the running 1954 Volvo 444 because as you can imagine having two cars and only one that run and still having to spend a bit here and a bit there in getting small bits and pieces for the puzzle Volvo, I was starting to run low on money and selling the working car had to be an option! I gave it one deep cleaning inside and in the engine compartment and a good wax job. One day I took it when I went shopping, as I got back to the parking lot there was business card stuck on the wiper, the note said: "Would you be interested in selling your nice car? Please call" Wow I thought, could it be this easy? And had not thought of a selling price yet! On the way home I passed by a magazine shop and got a few recent classic car magazines for night reading! The next day I called the number and ended up meeting the person mid afternoon! The person had just turned 65 and told me that as a kid his father had one just like it back in Europe! 45 minutes later after we were shaking hands finalizing the deal! I made a profit of almost 5,000.00! Situations like this one can happen, but rarely! So keep in mind your market and keep your eyes peeled for cheap old cars for sale, they are everywhere. Search eBay for old cars, project cars and classic cars. Police auctions where sometimes you might find cheap old cars for sale, Craigslist is another source. Hit the back country roads on the weekend, there are always cheap old cars for sale there that with a bit of TLC can make your wallet a bit thicker and have fun while you're at it!
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