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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy View Post

    You make everything else look so effortless

    When I detail a car I simply do what I describe here, (one of my favorite articles)

    The Mindset of a Professional Detailer



    When I'm done, I tell the owner 2 things happened,

    1: The job was done right the first time.

    2: The job wasn't done wrong.

    Even though that's basically saying the same thing it is 2 things and no car owner likes it when the job is done wrong. I have an article on that too...


    It takes just as long to do it wrong...



    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy View Post

    I guess I never thought about this--do you have to drive with your left leg only?
    Yes. Gas pedal and brakes. Tried driving a stick shift one time on an empty road in the country and it simply doesn't work. I did put a hand brake on the floor shifter of a 1965 MG Midget, which operated the clutch and was able to drive this car but it took the HAND GRIP of HULK to pull the hand in. I think it was a Schwinn Bicycle Hand Brake I used. Was still kind of scary to drive.



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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post

    That is AWESOME!!!

    I'd so love to see more pics of that beast, Mike!

    I'll post the process I used on this car today plus the beauty shots I took.



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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet




    This thread also shared here,

    How to remove Smokers Film off inside of windshield - Review: BLACKFIRE Glass Cleaner


    I used BLACKFIRE Glass Cleaner 3 times on this car.

    1. Used it as a waterless wash to wash the car.
    2. Used it as a lube with a Nanoskin Towel (medium grade) to remove the overspray.
    3. Used it to clean the glass.









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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Phillips View Post

    I used BLACKFIRE Glass Cleaner 3 times on this car.

    1. Used it as a waterless wash to wash the car.
    2. Used it as a lube with a Nanoskin Towel (medium grade) to remove the overspray.
    3. Used it to clean the glass.












    Interesting.

    What’s the reasoning behind this method Mike? Is it because glass cleaners contain chemicals that cut through grime easy? Clearly BLACKFIRE Glass Cleaner provides enough lubricant to aid the Nanoskin Clay Towel too, so perhaps just shear convenience???


    Aaryn NZ.
    a DETAILS Blenheim New Zealand - IDA Member - C.Quartz Finest Authorized Installer

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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    Quote Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ View Post

    Interesting.

    What’s the reasoning behind this method Mike? Is it because glass cleaners contain chemicals that cut through grime easy? Clearly BLACKFIRE Glass Cleaner provides enough lubricant to aid the Nanoskin Clay Towel too, so perhaps just shear convenience???


    Aaryn NZ.

    Most glass cleaners are about 10% alcohol - so I get some "different" type of cleaning versus a soap type cleaning. Just different. Also convenient.

    I have a running joke here at Autogeek, when someone asks me,

    What's the best BLANK?

    I say, whichever is closest to my hand.



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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    More...


    The air intake scoops on the hood were painted off the car and then attached later. They were not sanded like the rest of the body panels. There as orange peel and dirt nibs in the paint. I did a technique of mine that I teach I all my detailing classes called,

    Scuff & Buff


    That is, use a light grit paper or disc to sand and then remove the sanding marks. My Scuff & Buff Technique is good or safe for when you don't know how much paint you have to work with.

    It's keeping yourself safe.










































    I teach the techniques I use when I detail cars in all my classes. If you're reading this and are looking for a GREAT hands-on class to attend, get to one of my 3-day classes here or one of my roadshow classes in other states.


    All Mike Phillips Detailing Classes



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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    Excellent work Mike, can't wait for the write up and pics

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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet

    Quote Originally Posted by Craig Parker View Post

    Excellent work Mike, can't wait for the write up and pics

    Thanks Craig - yeah super cool muscle car to be trusted with.




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    Re: Bucket List Buff - 426 Hemi - 1969 Dodge Coronet


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