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I have been dry sanding, followed by a good wipe down before using the buffing wheel.
Tinbasher: I was reading a machinist forum earlier that talked about pulling up, or lifting, the surface. I didn't get to finish reading it, and now can't find it again. Would you be able to educate me a little more about it?
I can't say where the pars were made; I know they've been on the car since the 70s. I have to believe the upper stanchions are original Ford parts, though.