Mike Phillips
11-22-2019, 12:11 PM
Original Paint Restoration - 1970 Bronze Metallic Corvette - Pinnacle Jeweling Wax- Porter Cable (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews-by-mike-phillips/125057-original-paint-restoration-1970-bronze-metallic-corvette-pinnacle-jeweling-wax-porter-cable.html)
This is an all-original 1970 Corvette with the factory original single stage Corvette Bronze Metallic paint.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_001.JPG
KISS = Keep it Simple Simon
The paint is in remarkably good condition considering the age but there is some room for increased gloss, clarity and shine by using a SAFE one-step cleaner/wax with some very soft foam finishing pads on a simple 8mm free spinning random orbital polisher.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_002.JPG
As you can see the RUPES foam finishing pad is white...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_003.JPG
After doing my Test Spot, you can see the combination of bronze pigment and aluminum metallic flake oxidation coming off the paint and onto the pad.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_004.JPG
Almost looks like a dirty raspberry color?
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_005.JPG
Lacquer Cracking
One reason I'm approaching this paint very NON-aggressive is because there are places on the car where there is EXTREME Lacquer Cracking.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_006.JPG
Entire Corvette Machine Waxed using an AIO
I machine applied on speed setting 6 and had great pad rotation. I also kept the polisher moving over the paint using a faster than normal arm speed when making my section passes. You don't want to stay in one place too long when buffing on antique single stage metallic paints.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_007.JPG
Here's the final results....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_008.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_009.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_010.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_011.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_012.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_013.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_014.JPG
Here's everything I used...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_015.JPG
On Autogeek.com
Pinnacle Souveran Jeweling Wax (https://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-souveran-jeweling-wax.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher (https://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)
Rupes 150 mm (6 inch) White Finishing Foam Pad (https://www.autogeek.net/ru150mm6inwh.html)
Cobra 12 Pack Forrest Green Edgeless Microfiber Polishing Cloths (https://www.autogeek.net/mf-green-12.html)
:)
This is an all-original 1970 Corvette with the factory original single stage Corvette Bronze Metallic paint.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_001.JPG
KISS = Keep it Simple Simon
The paint is in remarkably good condition considering the age but there is some room for increased gloss, clarity and shine by using a SAFE one-step cleaner/wax with some very soft foam finishing pads on a simple 8mm free spinning random orbital polisher.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_002.JPG
As you can see the RUPES foam finishing pad is white...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_003.JPG
After doing my Test Spot, you can see the combination of bronze pigment and aluminum metallic flake oxidation coming off the paint and onto the pad.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_004.JPG
Almost looks like a dirty raspberry color?
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_005.JPG
Lacquer Cracking
One reason I'm approaching this paint very NON-aggressive is because there are places on the car where there is EXTREME Lacquer Cracking.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_006.JPG
Entire Corvette Machine Waxed using an AIO
I machine applied on speed setting 6 and had great pad rotation. I also kept the polisher moving over the paint using a faster than normal arm speed when making my section passes. You don't want to stay in one place too long when buffing on antique single stage metallic paints.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_007.JPG
Here's the final results....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_008.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_009.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_010.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_011.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_012.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_013.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_014.JPG
Here's everything I used...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4048/1970_Corvette_Original_Paint_Bronze_015.JPG
On Autogeek.com
Pinnacle Souveran Jeweling Wax (https://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-souveran-jeweling-wax.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher (https://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)
Rupes 150 mm (6 inch) White Finishing Foam Pad (https://www.autogeek.net/ru150mm6inwh.html)
Cobra 12 Pack Forrest Green Edgeless Microfiber Polishing Cloths (https://www.autogeek.net/mf-green-12.html)
:)