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    Auto Detail & Restoration Concours.John's Avatar
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    I was contacted to do this vehicle for sale. It has 1600 miles on its restoration. It has been wiped down over the past few years but does not appear to have had much water taken to it. It was very dusty in the engine bay. There were swirls and rids pretty much equally around due to the wipe downs. There were also some buffer swirls and DA marks here and there on multiple panels but they were not too severe (buffer swirls).



    The Agreed Objective:

    Clean engine bay

    Clean Interior

    Clean Wheels and Wheel wells

    Remove browning on tires and treat

    Moderate correction to remove swirls and moderate rids

    Clean old wax residue in cracks



    I tend to reserve full corections for when I know more of the history of the paint. I also prefer to do them knowing how the paint will be cared for after. I think it is important to talk with an owner and know how they plan to care for the paint. At that point the vehicle can be "mapped" where heavy correction occured. There are some RIDS here and there which could possibly be removed safely but without the information care wise it`s best to play it safe. I was not asked either to 100% correct the vehicle.



    Products:

    Sprayaway glass cleaner

    M105/M205 via PCXP Also used to polish chrome bumpers

    Megs cutting/finishing MF disks

    Multiple brushes



    Gary Dean`s

    Suds O Bubbles

    Infinite Use Detail Juice (interior,exterior)

    Tuned Performance Tire Gell (tires)

    Friggin Awesome In and Out Cleaner(1:1, 2:1, Straight)(interior,exterior)

    Dressed to Impress

    Leather Feed

    Preptimus Prime

    Eye Candy (LSP)



    The Evaluation


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    Paint Condition




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    There is an area of prior burn through (left of flash) that had to be touched up. Its only seen when the headlights up. It does get touched up but this is why it is important to document before polishing.




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    During Process M105



    Its important to tape and back tape edges. another thing is to tape up felt and crevices where polish dusting can accumulate.




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    Whatt appears to be a scratch in the middle of the picture is a bar up in my ceiliing.




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    Here is a 50/50




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    After M105




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    Note the three RIDS near peak they were worked a little more with 105/205. They are still there but not as noticable except in certain light. I wanted to show that you can`t always go 100% unless you know for sure what you are dealing with.




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    Yes the Gas door was brought back in and finished.




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    After M205 before final wash




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    Finals Engine Bay Shots were before Final Wash



    When dealing with vehicles with shim and paint marks it is important to know that many of these marks are done with a grease pencil. to heavy of a cleaner will remove them. Soap and water only used here.




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    2:1 Gary Deans Friggin Awesome In and Out Cleaner (Factory uncoated porus Wheels)




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    Engine bay was cleanred with mild mix of APC and soap. Paper inspection stickers were covered with tape and a slightly larger peice of paper like a band aid to seal from water damage. Aluminum was polished enough to just remove spots but still leave correct patina.




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    Just for fun.



















    Thanks for looking.

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    What a beautiful car and the color combo is very rich looking. Great transformation John!
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Fermani
    What a beautiful car and the color combo is very rich looking. Great transformation John!


    Thank you David it is the original color combination just done in base coat clear coat.

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    Stunning work on a classic American.

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    That is one DAMN good looking blue. Looks like the GM Superior Blue Metallic color? Also Garrys LSP looks like it left that paint look wet. Might have to look into some of it.

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    Damn that`s beautiful.... awesome work John! Nice to see Garry Dean`s line being put through the paces as well.



    Can`t help but love a mid-year, especially a `63 split window coupe!
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    Quote Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn
    Damn that`s beautiful.... awesome work John! Nice to see Garry Dean`s line being put through the paces as well.



    Can`t help but love a mid-year, especially a `63 split window coupe!


    I agree with your entire statement Charlie.



    I liked your approach with the car, covering the stickers, leaving the grease pencil marks, gentle cleaning on the wheels, etc. Working on such a timeless classic as a `63 split window would be such an honor, congrats on a job well done.

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    Great detailing work on a beautiful car...kudos; its always great to see your work
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    I can`t multi quote on my phone but thank you individually for the compliments.
    One day I`ll get to do my own car.
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    Very nice attention to details



    That metallic paint and the interior color is a winning combination

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    other than the ram horn headers that motor is gorgeous!!

    HEck, the whole car is gorgeous but i`m a clean under the hood kind of guy?!



    Nice to see a classic car that`s actually driven.

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    A `63 Fuelie!



    Awesome job on a beautiful car!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeanSweet
    other than the ram horn headers that motor is gorgeous!!

    HEck, the whole car is gorgeous but i`m a clean under the hood kind of guy?!



    Nice to see a classic car that`s actually driven.


    I agree. Almost all the restorations Ive been involved with have been Jet Hot powdercoated. The color can be made to match any factory cast or steel but holds up for years.







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    This will be a prime time feature car at this months Mecum Indy. On a Saturday around 710pm.
    One day I`ll get to do my own car.
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