SpeedFreak Detailed: Ex NFL star's '68 GTO Resurrection

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speedfreak81

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***Posting this detail from early September***



This car has a very interesting story. A certain ex NFL star (#56 for the Redskins);) owned the car, and it was originally built by Unique Autosport of NY. Most of you are probably familiar with the shop and it's owner Will Castro, of the "Unique Whips" show on MTV. Wheels are DEFINITELY not my cup of tea, and the owner is currently deciding on replacements.



Fast forward to today. The car has a new owner, has gone through 3 engines, sat for 3 years, and appears to have been washed with steel wool.:(:help



I was contacted to bring the car's finish up as much as possible in two days. I took as many photos as I could, but unfortunately didn't get many outside shots as I finished a few minutes before the owner arrived to pick it up. It's not perfect by any means, and could probably stand to be wet sanded in a lot of areas. That being said, it looks much better than before.



This is definitely a "pictures speak for themselves" type of job. I hope everyone is sitting down, let the HORROR show begin!!







Products used:





  • Griot's HD wheel cleaner
  • Meguiar's APC
  • Nanoskin Autoscrub
  • Nanoskin Glide lube
  • M105 on LC PFW pad via FLEX 3401
  • Menzerna SF4500 (85rd) on LC CCS black pad via FLEX3401
  • HD Poxy
  • Stoner invisible glass
  • Poorboy's wheel sealant
  • Wolfgang Black Diamond tire gel
  • Optimum metal polish







I started with the trunk, HEAVILY swirled and looked as if someone attempted a wetsand but never finished?







DSC_0193 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0196 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0195 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0199 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0201 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0211 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0204 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0212 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr







The difference in the top of the quarters (untouched) vs trunk lid is tremendous









DSC_0215 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Trunk and quarters after M105 and PFW pad







DSC_0220 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0221 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Moving on to the quarters







DSC_0223 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0226 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Next up was the driver's side door







DSC_0228 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0230 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









50/50 top part of door







DSC_0233 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0237 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Door finished







DSC_0235 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0246 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Driver's side fender







DSC_0242 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0245 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0243 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Next up was the hood, and tops of the fenders. Defects were SEVERE, as evidenced by the following photos







DSC_0239 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0238 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0247 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0249 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0251 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









The obligatory 50/50 hood shot









DSC_0252 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0254 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0253 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Passenger side door









DSC_0232 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0263 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0264 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









AFTERS







DSC_0265 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0267 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0282 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0274 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0280 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0277 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0279 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0272 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0285 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0287 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr











DSC_0286 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr









Thanks for looking!







-Brian

SpeedFreak Detailing
 
maxepr1 said:
Wow! How the mighty fall!
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Did a quick search, he is in fact out of biz. Filed bankruptcy, citing less than $50k in assets, and almost half a mil in debts. OUCH. Guess the recession hit him hard.
 
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