How would you bring back this 69 Vet

[Bamafire]

Came across a 69 stingray paint is in need of some love, what would you use to bring this beauty back to life? I'm Thinking DG but which one?


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[BillyJack]

Is it the original paint?
If so, read this:
AutoTraderClassics.com - Article Restoring Single Stage Paint: Part 1

Bill

[FUNX650]

what would you use to bring this beauty back to:

Ohio?...

This:



Bob

[tuscarora dave]

If that's the original Monza Red Lacquer paint, I can tell you it's very soft paint and will likely be very thin too. There will be areas where the fiberglass body sections were bonded together using some sort of very dark (perhaps black) bonding material that will begin to show through the paint if you remove too much film build, which being very soft and thin too isn't hard to do.

I'd suggest giving that a few good, wet applications of Meg's #7 Show Car Glaze before doing any polishing on it at all, allowing the oils in the #7 to penetrate deeply into the paint during each application to feed or nourish the paint back to health.

I would avoid abrasives all together and use either something like Meg's #7 Show Car Glaze or Poorboy's World Pro Polish and nothing more aggressive than a foam polishing pad to do the correction. Then follow that with a good carnauba wax.

Here's a few pics of the 69 I corrected.

Before





After





Also...Be very careful to use a lot of tape on this job. There are a lot of very sharp body lines on this model year where the paint can be very easily cut through, even with an easy "take your time" approach.



Feel free to PM or call if I can help you to safely tackle this job. I'd be happy to share my knowledge and experience with you on this job. Just click my signature link to find my number if you'd like to call. TD

[Mike Phillips]

I'd recommend what all the other guys have recommended so far...

First, find out for sure that it's single stage paint, this is easy to do with red, all you need is a white cloth and a white colored polish and then rub in an inconspicuous area for a few seconds and then turn the cloth over and inspect.

See my article here,

How to Test for Single Stage or Clear Coat Paint


If you see red pigment coming off the panel then it's a single stage paint system. If it is, then decide how important this project is to you and involve the owner also.

I'm a huge proponent of rubbing down older, original and antique single stage paints using the #7 Show Car Glaze because it's rich in some very specific polishing oils that have been used on single stage paints since we stopped riding horses and transitioned over to driving cars. That's a long time. Plus my personal experience has shown this product to be the best choice for restoring and revitalizing neglected single stage paints.


Educating your customer on the procedure and then explaining the time factor is all about getting them to understand there's a cost to your time, labor and materials. That's why I say, find out if it's single stage paint and if it is, find out if preserving it is IMPORTANT to the owner. (I already know it's important to you to do your best work I've read your posting history as it's evolved on this forum. You have the mindset of a professional detailer.

The Mindset of a Professional Detailer


Here's my article on restoring antique and original single stage paints...

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints



Whatever approach you use on this car, be very careful of any raised body lines as the paint can be "whisper thin" in these areas. This 442 I buffed out recently had primer just starting to show through on a raised body line behind the winder of the driver's side passenger window.

I knew if I could visually see the the tale-tale signs of primer on that raised body line then chances were good there were other thin spots and I don't want to be the guy that finds them.

Stick with foam pads and medium cut polishes if your testing shows this will work and only use aggressive compounds and cutting pads if needed.


I have a 1978 Corvette coming up with the factory original paint and I'll be doing a #7 rub down on it as well as a 1950's era Mercury with the factory original single stage paint that I'll also be doing the #7 rub down to...

Single stage paint is real paint and in my opinion a lot more fun to work on than modern basecoat/clearcoat paints.

So enjoy and be sure to read this article and get great hood shots BEFORE you start rubbing anywhere on it...

The power in the after shots is created in the before shots



See how I took this shot BEFORE rubbing on it ANYWHERE so the entire panel is ugly and shows the complete and full condition of the paint.


Before




See how dramatic the after shot is in context of how the before looks...

After





Have fun with that...

[ihaveacamaro]

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Bob

It's obviously got to go back to GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA!

[Bamafire]

Once again amazing information, thank you gentlemen. It is original single stage paint. looks like I have some home work to do, The owner sells a lot of these classic's at his shop. I asked him who does your detailing? his reply was himself and a $10 an hour help. He said what makes you different, my reply to him was with me you wouldn't see all these holograms and sanding marks. he said your right, tell you what I will give you one car to see what you can do.. Well lets just say the old blood got to pumping.. I have three months to prepare due to resent shoulder surgery. Once again amazing forum. thank you gentlemen.

Funx75 I lived on Ohio for twenty+ years.. Wayne county. This vet enjoys the nice warmth of the south .

[cartman57]

Beautiful recovery TD!!
How many hours did that take?