'55 Chevy Street Machine

[john66]

It's done. I have a couple spots to fix, I hope. I had to fix the alternator. It broke off and I had

to try to squeeze it in after assembly. I used super glue and I think that got on my finger. I have

a tiny smear on the right door and left upper fender near the hood. Can this be buffed out with

rubbing compound? Also the fit was funky. The right side of the body snapped in good but the

left side didn't want to go over the frame like the right. Also the wheels are wobbley. I put the

axles all the way in the wheel but they didn't seem far enough. Oh well live and learn.---John

Edited May 26, 2019 by john66

[Bobdude]

Despite the areas that you mentioned,the car is a clean and shiny build.

[Snake45]

Rubbing compound won't take the superglue smears off. I'd recommend using 600 or 800 Wetordry sandpaper, WET, and WITH A SANDING BLOCK, and as soon as you get it off, you can stop and buff out the paint with the rubbing compound. The paint on these diecasts is tough and pretty thick, so it shouldn't be a problem if you're careful. 

[ewetwo]

Nice.

 

[crazyjim]

Nice and SHINY