Well I posted the before teaser pics on the '42 Caddy (I had incorrectly had it listed as a '46..obviously a '42 is much more rare being built during the war and a convertible at that!). I have never taken so long with a car as this one. I was 18 hours in total on it and was very pleased with the results. The car was NOT painted by RM which became very obvious as I started to examine it closely. The owner is a very cool, laid back kinda guy who told me "Just make it as good as you can". Now there's a challenge I was up to. Enough rambling, on to the process: Fender skirts removed Top pw'd and then treated with ARO and pw'd again Wheel wells done with ARO and pw'd Wheels done with Surf City Tires with ARO **EDIT** I forgot to add: Whitewalls cleaned with Magic Eraser Paint washed with 2 bucket method Dried initially with leaf blower, then ww mf Multiple touch ups Re-install fender skirts Compound with UCCL, wool pad with Rotary Polished with Rotary, gray pad, 106ff Glazed with CG WMF via Rotary, blue pad DG 601 by hand DG 105 by hand AW after curing period (usually the next day) Wheels were done with DG 501 and sealed with CG JS Tires dressed with DP gel, including white walls which were wiped clean after a dwell period Wells dressed with Adams Undercarriage spray All chrome was either treated with DG 501 if not bad, followed by JS or treated with 106ff followed by JS on the surfaces that were worse. Convertible top was covered with blankets during all polishing but still needed a vacuum after as well as a going over with a lint brush. Paint surfaces that were not able to be reached with the wheel were done by same products by hand Glass done with IG Carpets treated with Folex Mats shampoo'd Door panels and interior surfaces (paint, chrome, leather not including seats) were treated with 303 Door jams with ONR followed by 303 Leather seats were cleaned with DG leather cleaner and conditioned with DG conditioner (I found these 2 products very close to the smell and results of the Zaino pair) Engine compartment wiped down with ONR BEFORES: AFTERS:
richy you do absolutely incredible work. I have been waiting for this show and shine since the teaser pics. Car looks beautiful and you put your awesome skills to work bro!
Wolf..Thank you very much for the kind words! Doing this car was very rewarding for me. I am truly proud of this one.:headbang: Thanks a lot Rocket. Sure beat doing a minivan!!:giggle:
wow...what a vehicle and I really like those badges :druling: :druling: I like these picture: This last one is wicked, to me it seems to give it a really aggresive stance..bold...not sure but a strong/powerfull apperance to the emblem. Any who, well done richy :worship: :worship: gorgeous vehicle and great, detail buddy :worship: Oh and I always love seeing your house/castle buddy :thud: :thud: Thank you for sharing with us. Not sure why but I just like it, it just seems to go with the vehicle's curves.
Thanks Carlos..I took the emblem shots for you!! The hood ornament was shot in MACRO mode..I liked how it came out too.
wow, thats a great detail Richy! The car looks stunning, I bet the owner was very pleased with the results.
Divine...thanks so much. Supercharged..thank you sir. Ketil..Thanks man, I appreciate it. Klumzy..Thanks for the compliment. Gary..Yes it was about time I finished it..and it's good to have my garage back too, LOL. Thank you.
OMG Ricky thanks so much for sharing. I love to see these classic cars!!! Heck of a job!! Thanks for sharing!
Nice to get your pads on such a cool vehicle ay?? On top of that black paintwork... Yummm!!! Nice nob!!
Jason, thanks man..I appreciate it. I was very proud of that job. I had mixed emotions seeing it drive away.
I bet.. I feel the same way after getting the paint right.. It's like "that's my paint now".. ha ha Great job
