1967 GTO Triple Black Convertible Showcar

[Mastercraft241]

Hey Guys,

Haven't posted in awhile. A friend of mines father has a 1967 GTO Triple Black Convertible stickshift that he's been asking me to detail for months. I've been busy at work, but I had an opening this weekend so we scheduled it in. I was told, as we often are that the car is immaculate and won multiple shows for "Best Paint". However, I knew from experience that they car was going to be in rough shape as the owner would do his usual spray wax routine every time he took it out.

Tools used:
Chemical Guys- Maxisudds II
Nanoskin- medium grade wash mitt
Nanoskin- Glide
Eraser
Chemical Guys microfiber towels
Rupes LHR 21
Rupes Zephir
Rupes Blue Foam Pad/Microfiber pad
Rupes Yellow finishing pad/Microfiber pad
Rupes Finishing Polish (forgot the name)
Blackfire Blackice
Mags Chrome Polish

Upon first inspection, the paint was in terrible shape. I could believe it.



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I began to do test spots. I started out with Yellow Rupes Finishing polish with yellow pad. The gloss was there, but no scratched removed. I went on with the Medium Cut from Rupes with matching pad. Sorry rupes, but this medium combo never works for me. I tried moved to medium cut with blue foam cutting pad, better but again the medium cut polish really doesnt finish down that well. I ended up with Rupes Zephir and blue microfiber pad followed by Rupes Gloss (white) and the white finishing pad. Amazing combo. I was able to acheive 70% correction. I didnt want to go too aggressive since the car was repainted 20 years ago and we werent sure how much clear was left on the car. Yes, paint meter gauge is next on my list!

Some after shots after compounding:





Some shots outside, after finishing polish and blackfire blackice. I applied the blackfire black ice the night before since I knew the wax would cure overnight. The biggest issue I find with black ice is it is very oily and attracks dust like crazy, so I apologize if there some dust in the pics.








The owner was estatic with how the car turned out. I spent about an hour with him going through the proper techniques. We also sat down and ordered everything he needed from autogeek. Additionally, I emailed him some instructions along with the how-to section of autogeek. Thanks for looking guys

[jamesboyy]

Thats a beautiful muscle car you did an amazing work

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Beautiful turnaround on that classic GTO! That black paint looks perfect now!

Thanks for sharing.

[refreshauto]

that paint looks flawless, great job on that GTO

[BRLAHTI]

wow excellent job!

[Mastercraft241]

Thanks guys. Came out great, hopefully the owner starts using the proper techniques to keep this beautiful shine.

[57BORNTORUN]

Great job and beautiful car.Best year Goat ever.

[Vortech5.0]

Man if that thing won some awards before can't imagine what it'll do now!! Great job.

[BobbyG]

Thank you for restoring this classic to it's rightful place on the muscle car Hall of Fame...Simply gorgeous!

[Mastercraft241]

Thanks everyone! I really enjoyed detailing this car. When the owner saw it he was so happy I think he almost cried. That's the most satisfying part of the detail. Also he was very open to taking the proper steps to care for it, which is very refreshing after completing such a detail.