detailing 1950 Mercury

[Mike Phillips]

Let me know how the hood louvres work out!

Buggy Bath aka Mitchell says he's buffing out the read one and while it might have louvers they don't stand out like the ones on the black Mercury.


Louvers just require being INCREDIBLY careful on the edges. For the most part, DON"T buff on the edges or you're going to see primer or steel real fast.

Usually won't be entirely your fault but the fault of all the people that have worked on the car before you that were NOT careful around the edges of the louvers.


Somewhere there are pictures of a 1950's Allard I buffed out live at a Barrett-Jackson auction and I rubbed all the louvers out by hand. The thread on SCG is long gone but the thread that references it still exists on Autopia.org

[Buggy Bath]

Mike, that car looks amazing! It truly is remarkable what can be done with the right product, technique and know-how. I am not sure when I will get the car and how long I will have it. Hopefully enough time to get it to its full potential. The car show is this Saturday. I will post some pics of some of them.

Thanks for all your help Mike, it is appreciated.

I have a few different waxes on hand, I am wondering if I should top with a carnuba or polymer and would paste be better than liquid?

Thanks,

Mitchell

[Mike Phillips]

I have a few different waxes on hand, I am wondering if I should top with a carnuba or polymer and would paste be better than liquid?

Thanks,

Mitchell

Most important steps are getting the paint smooth and clear, that is claying and then polishing.

What do you have for waxes and sealants?

[Mike Phillips]

Also, make sure you get this shot, the down in front grill shot... that Merc has a way-cool grill and iconic body style that needs to be showcased with your best photography skills after the final wipe...





















I could have been a little lower for this shot...


I could have been a little lower for this shot...

[Buggy Bath]

Mike, here is my wax/sealant arsenal at present:

DP Poli Coat Sealant
Klasse sealant
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant
Pinnacle Liquid Souveran
Pinnacle XMT 180 paste wax

[Buggy Bath]

Hey guys, unfortunately I was not able work on the Mercury. There was road construction and going on and the owner did not want to bring it over. I completely understand, but am a little bummed I was not able to work on it. I do appreciate the help though Mike and am glad I now have some knowledge for the next classic car.

Thanks,

Mitchell

[BillE]

That's the pits!

Maybe he'll come over when the construction is finished? Hope so.

Bill

[Mike Phillips]

Dang....


Here's "hoping" the opportunity comes knocking again...