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Old May 27, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
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How to polish my 91 GTA?

So I purchased a 91 GTA on Tuesday.... last night, the previous owner delivered it to me on a flatbed trailer around 10:30 PM. We were taking it off the trailer, and a couple of guys stopped in the middle of the street and shouted "That's a sweet GTA, is it yours?" and started asking all these questions about the car. I didn't even get it off the trailer, and I'm already drawing attention. Attention that isn't necessarily good, because I dont need highschool punks (no offense to those of you still in hs) keying my car when I'm not around.

Moving on... the previous owner sprayed some mud on the car during transportation. (no big deal) He suggested washing, polishing, and then waxing only the smooth surfaces. He also reccomended this specific polish for black cars. (My bird is black.) But for the life of me, I can't remeber what it was. He said it was really high quality, professional grade stuff. You guys have any idea what I should use? I dont want products that are going to take me 24 hours of washing, buffing, etc etc. I just want something that looks good, and that will take a reasonable amount of time.

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Bill
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Old May 27, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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What condition is the paint in?
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Old May 27, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
paint is in good shape. PO said that he had some parts of the car repainted.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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Car: 87 GTA 120,000k, 90 CRX Si
Engine: 5.7 TPI, 1.6L 16 valve SOHC
Transmission: 700r4, 5spd std
Axle/Gears: 3.73
so whats she got in her 305 or 350. i got my first compliment about 2 weeks after getting mine and an old lady. i park and get out and this 70 year old lady pushing walker says "thats a smart looking car" i say thank you and we went on our ways...but its funny how the first compliment i get from someone i dont know is a 70 year old lady
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Old May 29, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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From: Valdosta, GA
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Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
Supposedly a 350. From all the problems I've had with the car, I wouldn't be suprized if the PO lied.

Bill
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