2013 Parade: Went over my Score Sheet, Some errors that I did not contest... |
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2013 Parade: Went over my Score Sheet, Some errors that I did not contest... |
orthobiz |
Mar 9 2013, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I am a half-year 914 guy, the car spends a lot of time in winter storage here in Northern Michigan. I bought my 1974 1.8 in 2007, helped along by the generous advice of 914world members.
Now the Parade is only 40 miles from my house, I am thinking of entering the concours. Immediate questions involve the completely unoriginal radio, wheels that have been repainted, and front and rear sways that I had installed when Brad Mayeur did the original work on it. Otherwise it is a very clean car. I am wondering if I am ineligible for a "survivor" judging because of these mods? My original thread with pics: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=69564&hl= Thanks for your help. Paul |
tod914 |
May 4 2013, 07:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
You have to be real careful with buffing. I wouldn't advise it, even though the new buffers and pads are much more forgiving than the ones from days of old. Last two 914's I've had, also had some of those minute scratches your talking about. Paint sealants will hide them well. Similar to a wax, but you won't get the same depth.
On the Ravenna green car, I clay barred it with the Uber blue bar and Mother's detail spray. The clay barring works great. Just keep the area real wet so it doesn't leave a residue. Gets out all of the dirt trapped inside the scratches. That dirt is what makes them stand out like an eye sore. Then use a good paint cleaner. I went with PS21 paint cleaner along with Mequires scratch remover; a 50/50 dab of each using an Uber micro fiber pad. The combo really makes the paint pop. http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Microf...-Pad_p_647.html Then followed by 1Z polish on the Uber pad, followed by PS21 wax. When I was done, the scratches were almost undetectable. You really had to catch the right light to see them. The minute ones went away. The Uber No Name super plush micro fiber towels were used to wipe/buff off the products. The key I found, was work in a small area at a time, and not to let any of the products dry on the paint. Wipe off right away. Typically worked in a 10"x10" area at a time. Also the best results I got from the wax, was applying it by hand on my hand. Emulsifing it, then rubbing it into the paint. If the wax wasn't heated by friction, it would streak. End results were amazing. Maybe go that route before doing anything too aggressive; like a buffer. Each panel took me a week, but I also had to take 10+ years of film off it. Give it a try and I bet you'll be quite happy with the results. |
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