I have a 1961 Corvette with a older lacquer finish (jewel blue). My problem is that the current crop of wax and polish work good for clear coat but are not providing me with the shine that I expect. Does anyone have a suggestion?
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Some parts of my car are clear coat, others are not. The wax products that I switched to last year have significantly increased the number of comments that I receive about my car's shine. I'm currently using some products from a company called One Grand (web page www.onegrand.com). I particularly like Special Touch (a non-abrasive cleaner) and their Blitz Wax.
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Re: No Shine
Some parts of my car are clear coat, others are not. The wax products that I switched to last year have significantly increased the number of comments that I receive about my car's shine. I'm currently using some products from a company called One Grand (web page www.onegrand.com). I particularly like Special Touch (a non-abrasive cleaner) and their Blitz Wax.
Bill BairdComment
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Andy, I have tried most of the detailing products and methods out there and keep coming back to the same place. Step 1, do not do any of this in direct sunlight. Since there is wax, etc. on your car, you want to start fresh. Go over the car with Prep-Sol or another name brand wax/grease remover first. Next, wash the car with a good AUTO soap and water and rinse well. Let the car dry completely and blow out the cracks (if you have a compressed air source). For your application, I would first use 3M microfinishing polishing compound (white stuff in a clear bottle with black writing) to prep the paint using an orbital buffer with a SOFT foam pad and remove the polish by hand using seamless 100% cotton diapers/polishing cloths. You will probably need 2 to 3 pads (they get clogged and can be rinsed out afterwards with water. Then I would apply by hand (using a soft foam core cotton applicator pad) 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze (brown stuff in a clear bottle with red writing) and then remove as above. Next, I would apply (same as for the glaze)Zymol CARBON (medium blue, coconut smell in a small clear container)and remove as above, but remove "wet", do not let it haze. As the final step, lightly go over the whole car with Slick Stuff (or equivalent detailing spray)and a seamless 100% cotton cloth doing only a small area at a time (this will smooth out the wax and remove any streaks. Keep turning and evenly refolding the cloths and use fresh cloths for each step. The 3M products and descriptions I give are for their professional products and can be obtained at most auto-body supply stores. The Zymol is NOT the auto parts store variety, but can be purchased from almost any detail shop or high end supplier. The detail spray and auto soap can be obtained from any auto parts store (be sure the soap has NO wax or gloss enhancers in it - liquid concentrate is best. This method has won more 1st place show trophies than any other that I know and will guarantee you the absolute best shine your paint will give. It is more costly and time consuming than most methods, but you are guaranteed success is done correctly. Good Luck, Jim - Elkhart '73.Comment
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Andy, I have tried most of the detailing products and methods out there and keep coming back to the same place. Step 1, do not do any of this in direct sunlight. Since there is wax, etc. on your car, you want to start fresh. Go over the car with Prep-Sol or another name brand wax/grease remover first. Next, wash the car with a good AUTO soap and water and rinse well. Let the car dry completely and blow out the cracks (if you have a compressed air source). For your application, I would first use 3M microfinishing polishing compound (white stuff in a clear bottle with black writing) to prep the paint using an orbital buffer with a SOFT foam pad and remove the polish by hand using seamless 100% cotton diapers/polishing cloths. You will probably need 2 to 3 pads (they get clogged and can be rinsed out afterwards with water. Then I would apply by hand (using a soft foam core cotton applicator pad) 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze (brown stuff in a clear bottle with red writing) and then remove as above. Next, I would apply (same as for the glaze)Zymol CARBON (medium blue, coconut smell in a small clear container)and remove as above, but remove "wet", do not let it haze. As the final step, lightly go over the whole car with Slick Stuff (or equivalent detailing spray)and a seamless 100% cotton cloth doing only a small area at a time (this will smooth out the wax and remove any streaks. Keep turning and evenly refolding the cloths and use fresh cloths for each step. The 3M products and descriptions I give are for their professional products and can be obtained at most auto-body supply stores. The Zymol is NOT the auto parts store variety, but can be purchased from almost any detail shop or high end supplier. The detail spray and auto soap can be obtained from any auto parts store (be sure the soap has NO wax or gloss enhancers in it - liquid concentrate is best. This method has won more 1st place show trophies than any other that I know and will guarantee you the absolute best shine your paint will give. It is more costly and time consuming than most methods, but you are guaranteed success is done correctly. Good Luck, Jim - Elkhart '73.Comment
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Another big help I've found is a random orbit polisher that Black and Decker makes (Model BP900). It has a 6" pad and doesn't burn the paint, easy to handle and can get in all the dips and curves of the straight axle cars. It's not very expensive and comes with a terry pad. Use this with the products Jim recommended or any of the professional products you would only find in a automotive paint store. Good Luck!Comment
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Re: No Shine
Another big help I've found is a random orbit polisher that Black and Decker makes (Model BP900). It has a 6" pad and doesn't burn the paint, easy to handle and can get in all the dips and curves of the straight axle cars. It's not very expensive and comes with a terry pad. Use this with the products Jim recommended or any of the professional products you would only find in a automotive paint store. Good Luck!Comment
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for laquer paint like that use only 3m paint friendly products. If you cant get any local i would be glad to sell some to youComment
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Re: No Shine
for laquer paint like that use only 3m paint friendly products. If you cant get any local i would be glad to sell some to youComment
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