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ZimRandy
11-13-2014, 12:27 PM
A friend was cleaning his Dad's shop cabinets and found some older products that he thought I may like. He knew I like to collect older detailing stuff, especially the odd ball things.

Here is what he gave me.
Classic Mag Brite, Simichrome, and Blue Magic.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/zimrandy/IMAG0625_zps76cd3727.jpg

Westley's Auto Polish made with Dimethylpolysiloxane so you know it is good stuff. :laughing:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/zimrandy/IMAG0626_zpsfbf1ca75.jpg

I know some members collect vintage products, so I figured we need a thread for all the old or goofy products you may have stashed away. Post them up. :xyxthumbs:

Randy
frankprozzoly
11-13-2014, 12:37 PM
I guess we're gonna find out who the old guys are
drbll
11-13-2014, 12:44 PM
Yeah, I remember some of that stuff from when I was in high school in the early 1980's. Heck I even remember when we had Kmart stores around here....
Pats300zx
11-13-2014, 01:49 PM
Damn...I used to use Simichrome all the time for a metal polish. I really feel old now :(
damaged442
11-13-2014, 02:38 PM
I love that Classic Mag Brite! Makes me want to go polish some Ansen Sprints while listening to some BTO on 8 track!!
dad07
11-13-2014, 04:16 PM
I love that Classic Mag Brite! Makes me want to go polish some Ansen Sprints while listening to some BTO on 8 track!!


Yes sir! Taking care of business...............
MrCleanit
11-13-2014, 04:43 PM
I love that old school look. Reminds me of old circus ads! Lol
Belair
11-13-2014, 04:48 PM
...while listening to some BTO on 8 track!!

I just heard Bachman Turner Overdrive on our oldies station yesterday. Still has a good rhythm.
Larry A
11-13-2014, 08:48 PM
When I worked for a Pontiac dealer in 1964_1965 we used Westley polish on new cars.
Setec Astronomy
11-13-2014, 09:01 PM
Damn...I used to use Simichrome all the time for a metal polish. I really feel old now :(

I've got a tin of it somewhere, I can't even remember what for--it wasn't for cars IIRC, some other hobby (that I got it).
bill57
11-13-2014, 10:11 PM
Here are a few from my collection.
I wish I knew how to upload it larger!
ZimRandy
11-13-2014, 10:52 PM
Here are a few from my collection.
I wish I knew how to upload it larger!

Cool collection. I used to go through Autofom like crazy when it was introduced.

I think this did turn into the "old guy thread".....LOL.

Randy
BTLew81
11-13-2014, 10:54 PM
My grandpa recently passed away and I found several old products in his garage. Most unopened. My favorite is some TW in a glass bottle. I'll try and snap some pics.
bill57
11-14-2014, 12:46 AM
A few more...
BillyJack
11-14-2014, 11:43 AM
Another old guy chiming in..............
The Classic Mag Brite definitely brings back some memories. I spent more than a few hours in the late 70's into the 80's massaging the OEM uncoated aluminum wheels on my '77 Vette.
Classic was definitely the "good stuff" back then.
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee388/kaminokids/Detail%20Forum%20Pics/ClassicWax.jpg

Add a few Meguiar's bottles and you were set:
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee388/kaminokids/Detail%20Forum%20Pics/Meguiars.jpg

And, of course, proper state-of-the-art equipment was also necessary:
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee388/kaminokids/Detail%20Forum%20Pics/RockwellBuffer.jpg

Bill