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I picked up a 67 Firebird that I am restoring and I am doing sections of the car until I run out of materials. I just finished rust proofing the whole car and fatmatting it all. Now its time to work on the dash. The car was originally blue and now I am turning it to black. The dash needs to be repainted. what do I need to do this? Tools, sanders etc. I have the spray paint already from SEM. Thanks
I have a repaint and what was used was urethane with an integrated clear coat. Color is black.
I have water spots and light random scratches from poor washing/drying technique. Will any of the methods described to fix this using a PC differ with this type of paint?
Thanks in advance.
I have water spots and light random scratches from poor washing/drying technique. Will any of the methods described to fix this using a PC differ with this type of paint?
Thanks in advance.
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I picked up a 67 Firebird that I am restoring and I am doing sections of the car until I run out of materials. I just finished rust proofing the whole car and fatmatting it all. Now its time to work on the dash. The car was originally blue and now I am turning it to black. The dash needs to be repainted. what do I need to do this? Tools, sanders etc. I have the spray paint already from SEM. Thanks
Detail Recommendations Fellas I want to do a full detail on both of my rides, a black TA and black C5. I have used Zaino and otc products in the past. I now have a porter cable, not the XP but the version prior to that.
What pads and products would you guys recommend? I want to hide the fine scratches and plan on using Dr Color Chip to fix any nicks and small chips.
I still have Zaino Z2 and ZPC left over, recommendations please.
What pads and products would you guys recommend? I want to hide the fine scratches and plan on using Dr Color Chip to fix any nicks and small chips.
I still have Zaino Z2 and ZPC left over, recommendations please.
Since I don't want to rewrite EVERYTHING that answers this as has been posted before, here are the cliffnotes
-Lake Country 5.5" flat pads: orange, white, black
-Meguiars MF cutting disc 5.5"
-Meguiars D300, M105, M205
-Menzerna SIP, 106FA (aka Nano, aka SF4000)
-2 bucket method
-2 grit guards
-quality microfibers (Cobra or detailing.com ones)
-Foam gun
-Lake Country 5.5" flat pads: orange, white, black
-Meguiars MF cutting disc 5.5"
-Meguiars D300, M105, M205
-Menzerna SIP, 106FA (aka Nano, aka SF4000)
-2 bucket method
-2 grit guards
-quality microfibers (Cobra or detailing.com ones)
-Foam gun
I have a repaint and what was used was urethane with an integrated clear coat. Color is black.
I have water spots and light random scratches from poor washing/drying technique. Will any of the methods described to fix this using a PC differ with this type of paint?
Thanks in advance.
I have water spots and light random scratches from poor washing/drying technique. Will any of the methods described to fix this using a PC differ with this type of paint?
Thanks in advance.
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Alot of what your $500 budget post listed:
PC Kit from AutoGeek
Meg. shampoo
Wash Mitt
3pk of the cobra waffle weave MF towels (really good deal, basically if you buy 2 you get 1 free!)
BFWD 16oz for starters
stoner invisible glass
How many WW drying towels do you use in one drying session on an Fbody? I figured it was at least 2.
Also, how many times could I do my T/A with the 16 oz. bottle?
Sorry if these have been asked before, it took me a week after work reading through the first 60 pages so I could've forgotten something.
PC Kit from AutoGeek
Meg. shampoo
Wash Mitt
3pk of the cobra waffle weave MF towels (really good deal, basically if you buy 2 you get 1 free!)
BFWD 16oz for starters
stoner invisible glass
How many WW drying towels do you use in one drying session on an Fbody? I figured it was at least 2.
Also, how many times could I do my T/A with the 16 oz. bottle?
Sorry if these have been asked before, it took me a week after work reading through the first 60 pages so I could've forgotten something.
Hate to be THAT guy, but I'm not looking to flip through 79 pages of posts.
If it's been answered, please direct me to the post/page and I'll go from there.
Question: What's the best type of brush to clean my oewheels black c5 rims?
I've seen quite a few like this one for example: http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_15695.jpg
and was just curious if it would wind up ruining the painted finish of the wheels? Right now I use a wash sponge/cloth but a figured a brush like that would be so much easier to rinse/clean than the sponge, especially when doing the inner barrels of the rims where it's really dirty. Also, is there a product that helps repel brake dust and protect the finish?
If it's been answered, please direct me to the post/page and I'll go from there.
Question: What's the best type of brush to clean my oewheels black c5 rims?
I've seen quite a few like this one for example: http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_15695.jpg
and was just curious if it would wind up ruining the painted finish of the wheels? Right now I use a wash sponge/cloth but a figured a brush like that would be so much easier to rinse/clean than the sponge, especially when doing the inner barrels of the rims where it's really dirty. Also, is there a product that helps repel brake dust and protect the finish?
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Same here, don't really have time to read 70 pages to find the info I might need sorry....
My buddy just bought a bone stock 97 Trans Am last week and I told him I would detail it up all nice for him. One problem I noticed is that the car must have sat outside for most of it's life because every item in the car that has leather on it is severely dried out, rock hard and has shrunk. The seats, park brake handle, headrests etc. are shrunk and it looks horrible and is starting to separate at the seams.
What can I do to possibly soften it back out and make it go back to original??
My buddy just bought a bone stock 97 Trans Am last week and I told him I would detail it up all nice for him. One problem I noticed is that the car must have sat outside for most of it's life because every item in the car that has leather on it is severely dried out, rock hard and has shrunk. The seats, park brake handle, headrests etc. are shrunk and it looks horrible and is starting to separate at the seams.
What can I do to possibly soften it back out and make it go back to original??
Same here, don't really have time to read 70 pages to find the info I might need sorry....
My buddy just bought a bone stock 97 Trans Am last week and I told him I would detail it up all nice for him. One problem I noticed is that the car must have sat outside for most of it's life because every item in the car that has leather on it is severely dried out, rock hard and has shrunk. The seats, park brake handle, headrests etc. are shrunk and it looks horrible and is starting to separate at the seams.
What can I do to possibly soften it back out and make it go back to original??
My buddy just bought a bone stock 97 Trans Am last week and I told him I would detail it up all nice for him. One problem I noticed is that the car must have sat outside for most of it's life because every item in the car that has leather on it is severely dried out, rock hard and has shrunk. The seats, park brake handle, headrests etc. are shrunk and it looks horrible and is starting to separate at the seams.
What can I do to possibly soften it back out and make it go back to original??
Hate to be THAT guy, but I'm not looking to flip through 79 pages of posts.
If it's been answered, please direct me to the post/page and I'll go from there.
Question: What's the best type of brush to clean my oewheels black c5 rims?
I've seen quite a few like this one for example: http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_15695.jpg
and was just curious if it would wind up ruining the painted finish of the wheels? Right now I use a wash sponge/cloth but a figured a brush like that would be so much easier to rinse/clean than the sponge, especially when doing the inner barrels of the rims where it's really dirty. Also, is there a product that helps repel brake dust and protect the finish?
If it's been answered, please direct me to the post/page and I'll go from there.
Question: What's the best type of brush to clean my oewheels black c5 rims?
I've seen quite a few like this one for example: http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_15695.jpg
and was just curious if it would wind up ruining the painted finish of the wheels? Right now I use a wash sponge/cloth but a figured a brush like that would be so much easier to rinse/clean than the sponge, especially when doing the inner barrels of the rims where it's really dirty. Also, is there a product that helps repel brake dust and protect the finish?
Swissvax wheel brush is my favorite. Though, if they are the thin 5spoke wheels, just use a microfiber wash mitt (separate from your body wash mitt).
The get the inside barrels, Daytona Speed Master Brush.
