Purchased a black '79 T/A with a 20 yr old repaint. Flat surfaces were very rough and heavily oxidized. Polishing with Megs 105 clogged the w4000 with a black gum. Results were mediocre at best.
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I'm going to try damp sanding using a PC7424 with Unigrit 6" 1500 sanding, finishing and 3000 finishing. The car is a black 79 Trans Am that was repainted about 20 years ago and seems to have been...
The history I got about the car is it spent its life in California and surrounding states. Believable because it has no rust AND the flat surfaces look...
I have been an amatuer detailer for twenty-some years. I started with a GEM 16 lb orbital, then added a Porter Cable and Flex 3401 to the collection. Finally got the guts to try a Makita rotary. ...
I agree with those who encourage you to read through the forum. You'll see pics and tips of how experienced detailers have dealt with multiple paint related problems.
I saw a 5-part Meguiar's video series (on YouTube) about wetsanding and buffing with a rotary. The last video (part 5) demo's wetsanding with a pneumatic DA palm sander. Seems like a very effective...
I've been using a steamer I got on ebay for $100 new. It's called SteamFast kitchen and bathroom steamer. It holds 48 ounces of water and will easily do an entire vehicle interior. I don't detail...
My opinion (a novice detailer) is go with Menzerna. I've had some amazing results with a Flex and SIP on really neglected vehicles like the one you just tackled.
I grew up in Warren on 12 mile and Dequindre....first job was new car prep at Merollis Chevrolet on 8 1/2 & Gratiot (20+ years ago). That's where I got the detailing disease...:D I wonder if it's...