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    1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Was off work this week so I decided to try out the #7 method on my fathers '69 Grand Prix. A little history, he has owned around a dozen Grand Prix's over the years but this one is special. This one is a one owner car, the original owner was a little OCD keeping ever record he ever had from the car. now this is car is basically a twin to the one my father owner in high school so it meant a lot to be able to get the paint as restored as possible. I personally think it turned out great and it is had to show in pictures.

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    Meguiar's #7 - 3 coats soaking about 12 hours each

    Flex 3401 with LCC pink pads with Blackfire One Step

    Collinite 845 - 2 coats

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Love the 68-72 GP's1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    I love all GPs! I grew up being a Pontiac guy.

    This body style is actually 69-72. The 68s were the previous body style and had a unique center-peak on the rear of the deck lid.

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Awesome job!

    Love doing these old single stage paints!!

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Nicely done bringing back some shine to that paint! Looks good!!!
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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Quote Originally Posted by 2black1s View Post
    I love all GPs! I grew up being a Pontiac guy.

    This body style is actually 69-72. The 68s were the previous body style and had a unique center-peak on the rear of the deck lid.
    That's correct, my bad1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down The 69 and 70 had quad headlights and the 71 and 72 has singles. IIRC Billy Bats rode around in the trunk of a 68 GP1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Quote Originally Posted by Klasse Act View Post
    That's correct, my bad1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down The 69 and 70 had quad headlights and the 71 and 72 has singles. IIRC Billy Bats rode around in the trunk of a 68 GP1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

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    That's correct, it's funny because the 68 was such a bomb they almost cancelled the GP.

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Quote Originally Posted by TonesGTO View Post
    That's correct, it's funny because the 68 was such a bomb they almost cancelled the GP.
    If I were to ever restore a GP, a '68 would be at the top of my list for candidates. The rear end of the '68s is so cool and unique.

    Actually a hybrid 67/68 would be ideal. 67 front & 68 rear.

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    I'm new to the forum but have done my own detailing forever. What does the #7 soaking overnight do?
    I assume because it's single stage paint?

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    Re: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Megs #7 rub down

    Quote Originally Posted by dieselfan1 View Post
    I'm new to the forum but have done my own detailing forever. What does the #7 soaking overnight do?
    I assume because it's single stage paint?

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    Helps to restore the oils back into the paint, the terry towels will both pull off some of the old dead paint but also push the oils into the paint. Word of caution. It is alot of work and pretty physical but the results are worth it, the paint is only original once.

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