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I wet down & use emery cloth followed up by Never Dull (wadding cloth). Does a great job.Tuxblacray 2007-04-04 03:12:53
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I haven't got that far yet. But it's something I need to do in the near future . Goooodddd information. I love this Site!!!!!
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I hate to have a Dum Answer but are we sure that the T-Bar is Stainless? My 80' has had a Rust spot in it since almost New. I have always thought it was Chrome Plated. The Chrome is Bubble'd in a Spot and 20 Years later its no worse. I have always planed on Removing it and replaceing it with a New One although I'm sure its Glued on there pretty good. Richard....
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The one in my 76 appears to be stainless. Corner brackets on the windsheild are chrome plated steel. I can't speak for other years. It ia also possible that NOM parts manufactured were of "other" materials.
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Richard:
It is chrome on my 81 and it comes off very easy, not glued at all. Small screws along the sides of it and I think (2) rivets at the back. I took mine off when I first got the car to see what was up, rust wise!
By the way, I mentioned earlier that I screwed up stainless before, I fixed my screw ups on the stainless with 2000 grit paper then buffing with high speed buffer on a bench top model.
Good luck,
Rick
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Back in the day we always used a polishing compound and hand rubbed it. Take your time and you can get good results. I always picked up a couple of different grits and started with the finest wouking my way to the more agressive if needed and back to the finest for the finish.
Good luck
Mike
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Chrome or Stainless..." HARD STUFF"
You stated that you had it close to a good shine...Try some "Tin Oxide" available at your unfriendly pharmacy and a chamois wheel. If you can't find the Chamois use what you have.
I don't have personal experience with this but have heard this is the way to get that final "pop"...so-to-speak.
Good luck...Rich
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I sent the bar out to get (hopefully) professionally done. I'll let you guys know how it worked out.
Thanks for your suggestions.
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I just picked up my T-bar & upper windshield trim from a local finisher.
WOW, they came out beautiful ! 
It only cost me $40
It only cost me $40 I'm going to give him my rocker panels & door sill trim to polish next.
Little by little it's all coming together.
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hey cookie now your ready for that corvette show at garden state plaza
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