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Winning a Concours: Available Products, Will the heavies weigh in and spill their secret favs? |
orthobiz |
Jul 11 2007, 08:55 PM
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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 |
Hey, it's concours season and with Jafsmith's major score under his belt I feel it's time to ask:
Glycerine on rubber? How is it used? Ritz Cloth on windows? Back To Black on rubber? Polish, buff, and shine? Vinyl care? How about wheelwells? Can I use Formula 409? Back in my last 914 incarnation, in the 80's, the hot product was P21S for wheels. Anything knock it off its throne? How about NoTouch spray on tires? Would the weenies and winners please list some of their favorite tips and products for the best looking original 914 finish? Thanks! Paul And can you seriously use peanut butter on the rubber seals? Do you ever close the hood again??? (Was that tongue in cheek???) A nod to Miss America: do you use vaseline on your teeth when you smile for the judges? Prep H on your sagging bags under your eyes after an all night cleaning session? Nah, I don't really want to know.... |
orthobiz |
Jul 13 2007, 07:06 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 |
More like step "2.1," like, what about removing the oxidized finish. My car has probably not been waxed in years and needs to have the original paint brought forward a bit...
Paul |
smg914 |
Jul 13 2007, 11:28 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
More like step "2.1," like, what about removing the oxidized finish. My car has probably not been waxed in years and needs to have the original paint brought forward a bit... Paul Hi Paul, You'll see amazing results using 3M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad Glaze which is best to be used with an electric buffer. There is one for Light colors #39109 and one for Dark colors #39009. Removes very fine scratches, swirl marks, light oxidation or minor stains and producs a deep, rich, swirl-free finish. I also recommend using the 3M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad #05725 to apply it. NAPA sells all these products. Follow this up with your favorite Polish and then Wax. Steve |
orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 09:12 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 |
Hi Paul, You'll see amazing results using 3M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad Glaze which is best to be used with an electric buffer. There is one for Light colors #39109 and one for Dark colors #39009. Removes very fine scratches, swirl marks, light oxidation or minor stains and producs a deep, rich, swirl-free finish. I also recommend using the 3M Perfect-It Foam Polishing Pad #05725 to apply it. NAPA sells all these products. Follow this up with your favorite Polish and then Wax. Steve Thanks, I'll check these out. Right now I have an appt. to have the car buffed out and waxed at a local paint guru. He has painted several cars for friends including an E-type, AC Aceca and aluminum Cobra replica. But when I mentioned taking off the lights and mirror, etc. to do a better job he said he would just tape those areas off. So now I'm not so sure about how much time he wants to spend on my baby and maybe I'll just do it myself. The PO did try to jack the car up in the middle and dented the bottom of the front trunk so I'm having the floor resprayed anyway (bare shiny metal doesn't turn me on, I can feel the rust wanting to come through). So, do you then polish by hand and then wax by hand? Or have you gone completely electric? And what products are YOUR favorites (I know you've got some serious tangerine going on at your garage!). Phoenix Red is not that far off... Thanks, Paul |
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