A good reason to get a PC...

[66Stang]

I am a complete novice. I have never used a buffer of any type in my life before, but I knew my car needed one. I did some research and bought a PC 7336 from Lowe's, and then I bought the complete Sonus SFX kit (pads and polish) along with some 2000 grit sandpaper.

Here are the results: This first picture is shows how bad the orange peel was on my clear coat. I can barely get a reflection out of it.



I hit the entire car with 2000 grit sandpaper (this was the last side to recieve "treatment")


And here is the car after "mainly" using SFX 1 polish with the SFX 1 yellow pad. I used a light coat of wax with the blue SFX 3 pad for the car show (I was in a rush), but the rest of the car has the SFX 2 polish on it as well.


I think these results speak for themselves.

[Totoland Mach]

FANTASTIC! what a great job done on a classic Mustang! I've been using the pc for almost 4 years and it's been the best investment I've ever made. My Mustang as well as the family drivers look tons better than they ever did, and now I detail on weekends as a paid hobby. I try to limit myself to enthusiast cars (it seems they appreciate the effort taken to have a superior finish).

Take care...

Totoland Mach

[BILL]

Very nice job Congrats

[Oceanedge]

Awesome job! That is a massively cool ride too! Love the Mustangs!

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Well I hope you at least used an Autogeek bucket I noticed the wheels, very dull looking aluminum. I highly suggest you try out some P21S Polishing Soap and then a light metal polish with a Powerball, you will be more than happy with the results. Uncoated aluminum wheels are a bear to keep clean and polished

[Oceanedge]

oooh and then follow the metal polish with a good synthetic protectant! That keeps the oxidation away for a while longer.

[Totoland Mach]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

Well I hope you at least used an Autogeek bucket I noticed the wheels, very dull looking aluminum. I highly suggest you try out some P21S Polishing Soap and then a light metal polish with a Powerball, you will be more than happy with the results. Uncoated aluminum wheels are a bear to keep clean and polished

killrwheels: those wheels are "satin finished" from what I can see of them. American Racing and ET made those in the 60's and 70's for drag racing. I think the only maintenance you can do is keep them clean and free of oxidation.

Totoland Mach

[INMY01TA]

Very nice car. I used to have a 66' Stang, it was a 6 banger tho. I had alot of fun in that car.

[LynchMOB]

HOLY SH!T!!! You got a HUGE set on you!! First time with a PC and you tore into your classic Mustang with sandpaper. WOW, Looks great!!! I dont think I could have done that.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by Totoland Mach

killrwheels: those wheels are "satin finished" from what I can see of them. American Racing and ET made those in the 60's and 70's for drag racing. I think the only maintenance you can do is keep them clean and free of oxidation.

Totoland Mach

Yes I know the wheels well. But look at the lip versus the centers. Using the polishing soap and a metal polish (like Mothers) will brighten them up quite a bit. Wont look like my high-polished, but I bet you'd be surprised at what could be done.



I didnt expect them to look like these ...