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Re: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
There's a lot of stainless steel on this car including the fenderskirts... no black or gray pebble textured plastic trim to be seen...
We're going to see if we can restore some brilliance to the stainless steel...
My first job in the car business was in my uncle's body shop, back when I was in grade school. In those days, with the poor longevity of the old lacquers, it was common to have a full repaint on a 5 or 6 year old car. Most of the brightwork was removed an put in a big pile. I had a gallon jug of the old orange rubbing compound and a pile of cotton rags. My task was to hand polish all that stuff and have it done by the time the paintwork was done. When you had a high-end model, such as a Pontiac Star Chief, Chrysler New Yorker, Plymouth Fury or Buick Roadmaster, the pile was just huge!
Some of the "good old days' weren't all that good.
Bill
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Hey Jon,
It was sure great to meet you and fun working with you... getting some pictures ready to upload, here's a parting shot as Jon's driving back to Panama City, Florida.
Mapquest shows Panama city to be, 7 hrs 45 mins / 502.33 miles, so drive safe and thank you for taking the time to visit Autogeek while you were in Florida.
Jon Leidgen aka PAR Detailing
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Re: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
This is awesome! I'm happy for Jon and you both. Sounds like a great time. What a col car to work on too!
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Re: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Great write up Mike. I'm amazed at the correction you were able to get out of this. I recently did a 75 Ford Maverick and those grills right in front of the windshield were caked with polish from previous "detailing" sessions. I think I spent the majority of my time getting rid of the old wax.
The one thing I love about working on older cars is they are time capsules. It is amazing how technology and time have changed automobiles. Things like pumping the gas pedal, all the chrome and vinyl. Just amazing.
Did you choose the Pinnacle products for any particular reason on this car?
Tim
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Excellent job! I enjoyed the write-up.
Nice to see an old beauty like that looking great again
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Was very nice to meet Jon, he caught me on a real busy day so I did not get the chance to go in the garage and hang out but glad Mike let him have some fun in there.
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