1971 Dodge Coronet Original Paint Extreme Makeover with Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze

[Mike Phillips]

1971 Dodge Coronet Original Paint Extreme Makeover with Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/62605-1971-dodge-coronet-original-paint-extreme-makeover-meguiar-s-7-show-car-glaze.html)


At my September 2012 Detailing Boot Camp Class, one of my students asked me about my article on how to restore antique and original single stage paint. He has a number of old Dodge's and actually drove one to my class.

I explained to him the technique for rubbing-out oxidized, old brittle single stage paint using a product that's been around for single stage paints since the Model T and he followed my directions and below are the results.

Here's what Craig wrote to me in an e-mail...





Hi Mike, I finished the Coronet today around 6:30 pm. Included are some before and after photos.

I have others, but these show the dramatic before and after, this is my first single stage paint correction, I learned a lot, so glad that I was able to attend your class in Sept this car was a lot of work, and all work took place at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio.

Thanks Mike!





Before

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_003.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_006.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_007.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_008.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_009.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_010.jpg




After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_011.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_012.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_013.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_014.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_015.jpg



Nice work Craig!



:)

[Mike Phillips]

Here's the class Craig attended, note the cool cars I use for training purposes as I like to make my classes both educational and also fun and memorable...


Pictures & Comments from September 2012 Detailing Boot Camp (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-saturday-detailing-101/55860-pictures-comments-september-2012-detailing-boot-camp.html)



Here's Craig learning the way of the Flex 3401 on a 1940 Ford Coupe...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1568/1940Ford030.jpg


Here's Craig learning the way of the rotary buffer on a 1966 Corvette...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1570/TrainingVette044.jpg




Craig Parker aka Craig Parker!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1560/SeptCerts008.jpg





Detailing Bootcamp Classes
My next class coming up is May 4th and 5th and again I'll have a number of cool cars here to work on plus some modern cars so you get a wide range of training experiences.

Register for the May 4th & 5th Detailing Bootcamp Class (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-boot-camp.html)

These classes will fill up fast so clear your schedule and reserve your seat: 1-800-869-3011


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[Mike Phillips]

If you ever have the chance to restore the original single stage paint on a "Barn Find" or any other classic or SIV, which stands for Special Interest Vehicle, please read my article before you start for a few tips and techniques that will help you to preserve and revitalize the old, dried-out and brittle paint.


The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/859/NonAbrasiveMethod012.jpg




In most cases, you only get one shot and restoring, antique single stage paint and if it's important to you to preserve the originality of the car, the #7 treatment is your best shot at success...


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[Bunky]

Very nice car. The paint color is a bit interesting. I wonder what the color is.

[rwisejr]

This car brings back so much memories. It was my first car I purchased after H.S. !!! Many Many moons ago.

[Mike Phillips]

Very nice car. The paint color is a bit interesting. I wonder what the color is.



I sent Craig and e-mail letting him know his before and after pictures have been posted so when he gets a chance I'm sure he will chime in and let you know the color.


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[Bunky]

I checked an online source - stock colors:

Citron Yella
Medium Green Metallic
Moss Green Metallic
Green Gp - probably not it

[Mike Phillips]

Before Craig started this project he called me at work to discuss, one of the things I discussed with him was the IMPORTANCE of getting GREAT BEFORE SHOTS.

You have to get the "before" shots BEFORE you start to work on oxidized, single stage paint or you'll,


A: Never get the chance again (because you can't go back in time)

B: If you start to polish the paint before you take the first before pictures it kind of ruins the effect.

Craig did a great job of getting the before pictures. :dblthumb2


Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_001.jpg


After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/1971_Dodge_Single_Stage_013.jpg


If you're ever in a position to do an extreme makeover on a classic car with single stage paint, be sure to read through my article on capturing the "before" pictures in this article...

The power in the after shots is created in the before shots (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/21216-power-after-shots-created-before-shots.html)


Can't tell you how many times I've heard or read of someone saying something like,


Sorry, but I didn't get any before pictures...


Once you start working on oxidized single stage paint, you'll lose your change to get pristine, "before" pictures. So slow down and take a moment to get good before pictures.

The power in the after shots are created in the before shots...


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[ihaveacamaro]

What a dramatic turnaround!

[Evan.J]

What a dramatic turnaround!

Roshan I agree 100% the color of that green after restoration is beautiful. :dblthumb2:

[Mike Phillips]

What a dramatic turnaround!


I agree. When I first saw the paint it looked like it was about as far gone as any neglected paint I've ever seen or personally restored and yet he brought it back.

It looks like a metallic finish, if so that means this is the most difficult paint to restore because not only does the paint oxidize, but the aluminum flakes in the paint also oxidize and it's not realistic, or possible to polish off the oxidation off of each single flake, so you just do the best you can do.

I sent Craig the link to this thread and he is a member of this forum, so hopefully he'll chime in and maybe share a little about the process he used to bring this dead paint back to life.

Like how many times he rubbed the paint down with the #7 before starting to compound it.


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[MPBGT]

Looks Great, Mopar or Nocar

[Klasse Act]

What a dramatic turnaround!

Well said and oh so true! Seems "old school" products always do the job on old rides, funny how that works itself out!

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online

[Craig Parker]

Thanks Mike for the thread, yes this car was my first extreme makeover and single stage paint, Chrysler paint code for this car is GF3 which translates into medium green metallic. The roof is single stage paint also but I'm not sure of the color.

I followed what Mike Phillips wrote about in The secret to removing oxidation and restoring a show car finish to antique single paints (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html) quite closely, although the 1973 Continental in the article appeared to be much more cared for than the Coronet.

This car sat in Montrose Colorado for years without any protection. The paint felt like 320 grit sandpaper, no need for a baggie test here. First I washed it because there was just too much debris and contaminants that had to come off, I followed this with clay which brought the surface to at least a condition to apply the Meg's #7.

I applied a total of 4 applications, the first one I left on for 24 hours, the other 3 applications were applied and removed in the same day. I used a total of 1 1/2 bottles of Meg's #7, and a lot of elbow grease, this is a big car and will give you a workout!

I started the correction using Meguiar's Ultimate compound using the Flex 3401 and white Lake Country buffing pad, I initially had a Kompressor pad but it tore so I continued to use the smart pad.

Single stage paint loads up fast as I had to clean the pad after every section pass. Next up was the Wolfgang finishing glaze 3.0 to remove any trace swirls left by the Ultimate compound, I followed the Wolfgang finishing glaze with XMT 360 this added some gloss to the paint, and LSP was Collinite 476s as this car will be staying outside.

Total time for this makeover was 50 hours, products used were:

Meguiar's Gold Class shampoo
XMT speed clay
Flex XC3401 VRG
Meguiar's #7
2 terrycloth wash cloths (for Meguiar's #7)
Meguiar"s ultimate compound
Wolfgang Finishing Glaze 3.0
XMT 360
Collinite Double Coat Auto Wax #476
Meguiar's foam applicator
DP Wheel Cleaner
Flex Foam Tire Dressing Applicator
DP Gloss Tire Gel
Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer
Super Soft Deluxe Microfiber Towels
Detailers Krystal Vision Glass Kit

This makeover was a great experience for me using what I had learned at Autogeek's Bootcamp, and my previous experience using the rotary buffer, I've since detailed two other cars both with clear coat, after working with single stage paint , clear coat is much easier.

:)

[WAXOFF]

I had a 1970 Challenger SE in the same color. It was very popular back then.