1. “3-R Rule”
Have a good idea of what you want your trunk to look like at the end of your restoration project.
The three R's are a good rule...
- REMOVE- Remove everything: Hardware, Slats & Banding 
- RESURFACE- After removing all the dirt and rust, cover everything with new material, new paint or poly seal 
- REPLACE- Replace missing leather and other parts. Put everything back on the trunk, making sure it is exactly where it was originally 
 
                         
              
              
                
                  
                   
              
              
                
                  
                   
             
             
            