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1969 Firebird - Maroon
Hi folks - I'm getting ready to take a shot at polishing up a 1969 Firebird that has been repainted and wanted to see if I could get some advice.
I am a hobbyist who simply enjoys keeping my cars clean therefore I have a limited arsenal on compounds/polishes, etc. but here's my game plan.
Arsenal
- PC 7424XP
- LC Hydro-Tech Foam Pads (Blue, Orange, Red)
- LC CCS Pads (White, Orange, Red)
- Menzerna FG400
- Menzerna SF4500
- Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
- P21S Paintwork Cleanser
- Meguiars Ultimate Sealant
- Chem Guys V7
Proposed Process (Car has never been polished)
- Standard Wash & Towel Dry (no two bucket since polishing)
- Iron-X/Rinse
- ReWash & Dry
- Clay - NanoskinWash Mitt, Fine
- Tape off high spots, trim, etc.
- Test Spot (expecting to end up using FG400 & P21S)
- Polish Car with whichever combo works best
- Seal - WGDGPS 3.0 (1 coat due to time)
Questions
- Since I have the Nanoskin Wash Mitt, can I combine the standard wash and clay steps using the Nanoskin or should I keep them separate?
- Any suggestions on my process, recommendations. etc for working with a car of this age?
This will be my first time working with a car this old AND IT IS MY BOSS' WIFE'S CAR....so as you can imagine there is no room for error.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Re: 1969 Firebird - Maroon
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Re: 1969 Firebird - Maroon
Originally Posted by waderw24
This will be my first time working with a car this old AND IT IS MY BOSS' WIFE'S CAR....so as you can imagine there is no room for error.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Take your time dialing in your test spot and then do your best work when doing the correction step. It is this step that makes the most difference as it relates to the final results.
Take some good before and after pictures.
Cool car...
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Thank you Mike! Appreciate the response.
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Re: 1969 Firebird - Maroon
My Mother has a 1967 Firebird and it can get tricky. Take your time, and make sure you tape off ALL of the emblems and be carefull with them.
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