New here, decided to pick up a used Gold pan

[y2kgtp]

Hi all, new to this forum. Been racing on and off since early 80's, and I just picked up a rough gold pan because it was cheap, and I had a itch to get some of my old vintage cars I used to have. I had a new 6000 kit when it first came out, and many iterations after that, but thought a Gold Pan would be a good start.

I have done some aluminum polishing in the past, so my plan was to do a full polish of the pan for now, until I could dig up a nicer gold pan, or just leave it as polished. It is just going to sit on a shelf anyways.

My image hosting is a little delayed, so will add photos of what is on the way later....

[y2kgtp]

It's rough, but was cheap...

[y2kgtp]

Any suggestions for the stock nylon? Should I just try to clean up, or dye it a dark color?

[call-911]

I'd see how well it cleans up first with some Simple Green and a scrub brush first. If it still doesn't clean up well, then dye away. By the looks of it, it may be ok though.

[y2kgtp]

I'd see how well it cleans up first with some Simple Green and a scrub brush first. If it still doesn't clean up well, then dye away. By the looks of it, it may be ok though.

Yes...I will be trying that first...

[RedScampi]

Looks like a great starting point. I have a few of those myself...

[Roadrashracing]

your car going to sit on the shelf or are you going to run it?

[y2kgtp]

your car going to sit on the shelf or are you going to run it?

I'm not too sure yet.....it has the stubby arms, but could be swapped out for RPM I guess. Chassis is all beat, so not too worried about keeping it nice.....

[FasterLouder]

Run that gold tub,brother