💦 Detailing TCG Detailing Thread

[SpeedSpeak2me]

How long ago did they repair it that clear coat loos to be older? Wax and a sealant would have protracted that clear coat for the life of the car. I’m sure the body shop will not warranty that clear coat unless it’s under a year.

The tops of the fenders? At least five years ago, if not more.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

How long ago did they repair it that clear coat loos to be older? Wax and a sealant would have protracted that clear coat for the life of the car. I’m sure the body shop will not warranty that clear coat unless it’s under a year.

The tops of the fenders? At least five years ago, if not more.

 

[The Beast]

The tops of the fenders? At least five years ago, if not more.

That won’t be covered by any shop I’m sure.

 

[The Beast]

The tops of the fenders? At least five years ago, if not more.

That won’t be covered by any shop I’m sure.

 

[SleeperLS]

New ride?!?!! Did I miss the thread? Need deets!

Pads and polish should be fine, just shake the shit out of the polish to make sure it is all mixed, and maybe do a small test run on the wife’s ride or another car you don’t care about.

I haven't made a new ride thread yet. Just picked it up Friday. I was going to wait for the virtual meet, but not sure if that is still happening. Might make a thread here today or this week about it

 

[greasy]

I haven't made a new ride thread yet. Just picked it up Friday. I was going to wait for the virtual meet, but not sure if that is still happening. Might make a thread here today or this week about it

 

[Mook]

I haven't made a new ride thread yet. Just picked it up Friday. I was going to wait for the virtual meet, but not sure if that is still happening. Might make a thread here today or this week about it

Might? The fuck?

 

[DEEZUZ]

What a piece of shit

 

[SleeperLS]

I am cleaning her up to take some pictures and will be posting what I got in a little bit.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

DEEZUZ

kill the brush with FIRE

 

[DEEZUZ]

DEEZUZ

kill the brush with FIRE

Was just using it up until last week.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

 

[Mook]

Gav, that hood pic of your car...I legit thought you had something covering part of the hood. That reflection is wild

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I should email it to myself and view it on more than a phone screen

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

 

[SleeperLS]

Damn dude. Unreal

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

thanks.
just a crappy cell phone picture... pixel 3.
it was taken Easter sunday after the quick rip to Dekalb before the rain. overcast in the picture.

i bought a dslr camera for pics and video... just need to practice.... ALOT and maybe some of my photos would be even better

 

[Bub]

Gav'sPurpleZ any recommendations to remove water, sap and grease stains from the old laquer paint on my c10. I'm thinking just some clay lube and clay. It's not terrible but I'd like to see how well I can get this paint back without going too crazy

Also any other ideas for cleaning up chrome wheels??? I'm just using soapy water and .000 steel wool

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

the wheels look pretty good. I would start with #0000 steel wool and some Brasso. Wear gloves if possible and make sure the area is well ventilated. That stuff is strong.

can you take pictures of the stains ? you can give the paint a "moisturizing" treatment with Meguiar's #7 show car glaze. A couple of these treatments by hand will actually allow for the paint to be safely polished. I would not try any type of degreaser or heavy cleaner. The paint is porous and likely dry. So introducing certain chemicals may make the stain worse or cause a new stain.
Here is a thread I found for one of the other members:

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints

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[Gav'sPurpleZ]

this is what i was able to accomplish with the #0000 + Brasso combo on the long forgotten 77 project

 

[Bub]

I'll pick up some brasso. Thanks homie. Here's a few pics of the area. Sorry for the delay.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Bub
I would follow the steps in the link I posted. A waterless or rinseless wash + clay. You may need several clay bars as they will get dirty FAST.
I think the Megs #7 treatment would do it justice. You can add a wax after that or polish the paint.

There is a thread on Autogeek where a guy did this on his nova. Turned out really nice.
I can find it if you would like to skim through it

 

[crooks]

Is it important to use real clay bars on something like that instead of the clay mitts?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

i think a clay bar will help remove contamination from this particular painted surface.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

thanks.
just a crappy cell phone picture... pixel 3.
it was taken Easter sunday after the quick rip to Dekalb before the rain. overcast in the picture.

i bought a dslr camera for pics and video... just need to practice.... ALOT and maybe some of my photos would be even better

Which model DSLR did you pick up? I've been doing my primary shooting with a Nikon D7500 and using a D7200 as backup, with a host of different glass.