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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:32 am ] |
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I had no idea that the 41 year old paint could be brought back to life. A little rubbing compound and some carnuba...amazing.....(still working on the bottom part of that door). |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:40 am ] |
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that will look great when you get it finished |
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:43 am ] |
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Thanks! I really can't believe what it looks like under there. There are a few rust spots on the hood but other than that the paint is all still intact...should look great:) |
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:39 am ] |
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Good info....I did notice the rubbing compound did a little more than I wanted it to. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:07 am ] |
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Thanks Dan! I am definately trying to be thrifty here.....I need a polisher and am looking at a Porter-Cable model on Amazon now for $118. I'd appreciate a cut of your stock. Which products do you use? Is it the machine polish and rubbing compound by 3M? |
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| Author: | Badlands [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:21 am ] |
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Have to say too, that looks amazing. Sticking with the original color from that era is a cool thing to do. Well done!! |
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:24 am ] |
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So you'd suggest: 1. 3M Machine Polish, then 2. NuFinish or Race Glaze, then 3. Crystal Shine or some type of top wax. Sound about right? Thanks. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:31 am ] |
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Oh I gotcha.....so use the NuFinish or RaceGlaze a second time as the final coating. Thanks. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:43 am ] |
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Cool, thanks for the pointers. One other question I have....I noticed that whatever is on the paint is very, VERY dirty.....one swipe with compound puts a crap load of black on the towell. It's so bad that I have to contantly change the area of the towell I'm using. If I start using a polisher with pad, won't it gunk it up super quick also? I noticed these hook & loop pads aren't cheap. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:45 am ] |
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| Author: | Entourage [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:52 am ] |
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I really enjoy washing, Armor-all, Tire Wet, etc. but removing oxidation and reviving the finish is a skill I would love to learn - sounds like an awesome tech class. |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:05 am ] |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:17 am ] |
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I know another bronco that could use some elbow grease...Paging sbolt - you're aching elbows are calling... Airbur - good work BTW. It'll be a whole new rig when you get it done! |
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| Author: | BFD305 [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:34 pm ] |
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Looks awesome airbur. I thought your rig was a more metalic gold......surprised to see the original color come through like that. Great job. |
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| Author: | 66and70Broncos [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:47 pm ] |
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that looks great...cant wait to see the "after" pic... |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:58 pm ] |
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It's getting there. After multiple trips to the store for more product and about 8 hours on the hood alone....it's looking pretty good. It's not perfect and there is some odd discoloration in areas....but I can't complain for 421 year old paint. Thanks to Zillacon (Dan) for his pointers. |
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| Author: | 66and70Broncos [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:45 pm ] |
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That looks great...like the color too. Hope to see it in person. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:09 pm ] |
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Thanks guys. It is amazing what's under there. |
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| Author: | Shawns Fords [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:08 pm ] |
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WOW that really polished out good!  X3 on Armor All, I had a customer come in for a cracked A pillar molding, he had applied armor all on his new then 93 F150 and we warranty the A pillar molding, and it didn't match afterwords. Then a friend coated his boats interior with it because he thought it was a protect-ant and after sitting for one winter in Kansas the entire interior was dried out and cracked! the 4 years before the year he used armor all he had no issues. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:16 pm ] |
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This is what I use on almost all interior surfaces in all our vehicles. It is the best product I have found and it smells just like leather:) http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/mer ... _Code=Z-10 |
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| Author: | airbur [ Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:33 pm ] |
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Just found out it's Carmel Bronze Poly....I can't believe it was ever that dark! |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:46 am ] |
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hey, quit foolin around on the internet building monster motors and post up some pics of that fully polished jewel 
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| Author: | airbur [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:49 am ] |
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Well, if it were "fully polished".....I'd would post pics of it. But it aint done yet! It takes me about 2+ hours per panel just to remove all the oxidation and dirt. Then around 2 hours more of polishing and sealing:) |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:50 am ] |
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polishing it is some serious work indeed You should probably up your liability insurance cuz your gonna be blinding folks with it when your done can't wait to see it finished |
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| Author: | airbur [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:45 pm ] |
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Got a little time today.... |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:53 pm ] |
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that is turning out amazing |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:53 pm ] |
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I can't wait to see before and after side-by-side. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:59 pm ] |
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Here's a before of that side....and after today...slight difference in sun angle though. |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:03 pm ] |
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Thats purty! Slick lookin |
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| Author: | airbur [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:22 pm ] |
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