1974 Nova SS - Challenge Accepted

**BrothersElite** · 07-21-2012, 09:14 PM

Customer brought in a straight up classic. 1974 Nova SS and the paint has seen way better days. It is in really rough shape. However, I think it will come out nice.

I wasn't kidding when I said the paint was bad. It's going to need some wet sanding in a few places as well.

I started on a small section in the back to see what I am dealing with. Spent about 2 minutes on it with Meg 105 and 205. It looks promising.

**Flash Gordon** · 07-22-2012, 01:22 PM

That is a great looking car. I had a friend with a Yenko Nova II that was red in color with the black stripe

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**DoctorDoctor** · 07-22-2012, 04:30 PM

This looks promising

**olbear1962** · 07-22-2012, 05:21 PM

Look forward to seeing the finished car

**BrothersElite** · 07-23-2012, 08:22 AM

Since I can't modify the first post..

Standard correction prep:

Foam soak with Meg Hyper Wash (twice)
Pressure wash
Soak tar with APC
Hand wash using Dawn
Dry with air and microfiber
Iron cut
Hand wash again
Clay
Color correct using Meg 105 and 205
Seal with Zaino (free sample)
Wax

Some 50/50 shots.

Starting the seal.

Much better.

**shoeless89** · 07-23-2012, 09:17 AM

Great job! A Nova is one of the few classic cars I'm really into. Man there is some bad orange peel in some areas though

**Flash Gordon** · 07-23-2012, 11:26 AM

Looks 100% better! That orange peel is horrible (not your fault I know)

**BrothersElite** · 07-23-2012, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Looks 100% better! That orange peel is horrible (not your fault I know)

The paint is really bad. My original thought was to wet sand but after looking closer and getting into it, the paint was just not thick enough.

**Flash Gordon** · 07-23-2012, 11:51 AM

Its a good thing to know when to say enough

You'll never guess what I saw at the Chick Filet this morning?

Mike Phillips · 07-23-2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by BrothersElite

The paint is really bad. My original thought was to wet sand but after looking closer and getting into it, the paint was just not thick enough.

Wise decision...

Looks like it's a single stage finish?

Is that correct?

I owned a 1971 SS when I was younger, sad to say I don't have any pictures that I know of. Never really like driving it or a 1969 Chevelle. Liked the cars and how they looked, just didn't like sitting in them and driving them. Found out I'm kind of a truck guy...