Mike Phillips
05-01-2014, 11:44 AM
How to restore single stage paint - Advanced Detailing Class (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/79935-how-restore-single-stage-paint-advanced-detailing-class.html)
As a part of our Detailing Boot Camp Class (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-boot-camp.html) this weekend we have the opportunity to restore a 1939 Chevy Streetrod with severely neglected single stage paint.
So this will be a class on how to restore single stage paint and I'm going to guess the first class of it's kind. I've never seen a class advertised anywhere on how to do this type specialized procedure nor any pictures from such a class.
Old single stage paint, especially on a car that's 75 years old is becoming more and more rare so opportunities like this are also very rare. Plus you need the owner's trust to provide the car.
How to do a Test Spot on Single Stage Paint
Before the class starts this coming Saturday morning I need to test the paint just to make sure it can be saved and so I did a test spot on the trunk lid.
Process
Step 1: Wipe paint clean using Detailer's Waterless Car Wash - To remove loose dirt.
Step 2: Decontaminate paint using Detailer's Universal Clay Lube and Nanoskin Medium Grade Autoscrub pad on a Flex 3401. The paint is as rough as sandpaper.
Step 3: Rub paint down with #7 Show Car Glaze and allow to soak in the polishing oils over night.
Step 4: Remove #7 the next morning.
Step 5: Machine polish using Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover on a Hybrid Blue Light Foam Cutting pad on the Flex 3401.
Step 6: Machine polish using Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish on a Hybrid Black Finishing Foam pad on a Flex 3401.
Step 7: Hand apply Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax.
Here are the results....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_017.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_019.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_020.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_021.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_022.jpg
Here are the products used...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_018.jpg
Same products used for Wayne Carini's 1953 Hudson.
Flex 3401 Machine Buffing Class
This will also be my Flex 3401 Forced Rotation, Forced Oscillation Dual Action Polisher Class. The people attending this class will be using the Flex 3401 for this curvy body style on this 1939 Chevy Coupe.
This car will be a real challenge and a great way to learn how to use the Flex 3401 with both 6.5" and 5" Hybrid Pads.
Our next Detailing Boot Camp Class (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-boot-camp.html) will be held Saturday September 27th and Sunday September 28th.
The September class always fills up the fastest so clear your schedule and get signed-up.
:)
As a part of our Detailing Boot Camp Class (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-boot-camp.html) this weekend we have the opportunity to restore a 1939 Chevy Streetrod with severely neglected single stage paint.
So this will be a class on how to restore single stage paint and I'm going to guess the first class of it's kind. I've never seen a class advertised anywhere on how to do this type specialized procedure nor any pictures from such a class.
Old single stage paint, especially on a car that's 75 years old is becoming more and more rare so opportunities like this are also very rare. Plus you need the owner's trust to provide the car.
How to do a Test Spot on Single Stage Paint
Before the class starts this coming Saturday morning I need to test the paint just to make sure it can be saved and so I did a test spot on the trunk lid.
Process
Step 1: Wipe paint clean using Detailer's Waterless Car Wash - To remove loose dirt.
Step 2: Decontaminate paint using Detailer's Universal Clay Lube and Nanoskin Medium Grade Autoscrub pad on a Flex 3401. The paint is as rough as sandpaper.
Step 3: Rub paint down with #7 Show Car Glaze and allow to soak in the polishing oils over night.
Step 4: Remove #7 the next morning.
Step 5: Machine polish using Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover on a Hybrid Blue Light Foam Cutting pad on the Flex 3401.
Step 6: Machine polish using Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish on a Hybrid Black Finishing Foam pad on a Flex 3401.
Step 7: Hand apply Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax.
Here are the results....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_017.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_019.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_020.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_021.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_022.jpg
Here are the products used...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2391/1939_Chevy_Coupe_Detail_Class_Car_018.jpg
Same products used for Wayne Carini's 1953 Hudson.
Flex 3401 Machine Buffing Class
This will also be my Flex 3401 Forced Rotation, Forced Oscillation Dual Action Polisher Class. The people attending this class will be using the Flex 3401 for this curvy body style on this 1939 Chevy Coupe.
This car will be a real challenge and a great way to learn how to use the Flex 3401 with both 6.5" and 5" Hybrid Pads.
Our next Detailing Boot Camp Class (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-boot-camp.html) will be held Saturday September 27th and Sunday September 28th.
The September class always fills up the fastest so clear your schedule and get signed-up.
:)