69 Camaro - after 25 hours polishing

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by 911Fanatic, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    This Camaro belongs to a friend of mine. He bought the car a few years ago as a project and over the last three years has completed a rotisserie restoration in his garage. Car was stripped down to the frame and rebuilt from the ground up. Pretty much everything on this car is new from wiring to nuts and bolts. Other than the paintwork, my friend did all the work himself. Earlier this year I spent about two days polishing it. After the first day, I went over the car with paintwork cleanser and the paint was still so soft it actually marred the paint so badly that I had to repolish the entire car. Hence, the second day of polishing. The car was finished with RG55. A few weeks later, he calls complaining of hazing. Turns out the QD he was using reacted with the RG55. I cleaned a panel and applied Menz FMJ-a synthetic. Once again his QD caused it to haze. So he tried his Megs Tech wax. No hazing!! So yesterday, with polisher in hand , I headed over for another go at it. After another 7 hours of polishing and Top Inspection wiping down, he put his Megs Tech Wax on and hopefully we're done... for this year.

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    Car was finally finished and moved outside.

    This motor is one of my winter projects!:thumb:
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    All in all the car turned out great. The Tech wax looked good but I would have liked to use something a little more exotic on it but after the hazing issues, he wanted to stick to something he was familiar with. The Tech wax was an absolute pain in the a#$ to get off. Took forever to dry and the owner has to tidy up some spots today as well.

    Thanks for looking.
     
  2. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Talk about perfect paint, wow!
     
  3. Scott's Mobile Detailing

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  4. Duratys

    Duratys Welcome to Detailing

    Those reflection shots in the driveway are jaw dropping. Sweet job :thumb:
     
  5. LanceM

    LanceM DB Forum Supporter

    awesome!
     
  6. pirex

    pirex DB Certified Dealer

    SICK! Thats a MIRROR.
     
  7. Asphalt Rocket

    Asphalt Rocket Nuba Guru

    Awesome job, and awesome car. Thanks for posting this 911Fanantic
     
  8. ehuth1

    ehuth1 Birth of a Detailer

    Top Notch Work !
     
  9. GBS

    GBS Wax on..Wax off

    Excellant job! Great looking car!
     
  10. MWAUTOPRO

    MWAUTOPRO Jedi Nuba

    :applause: looks fantstic
     
  11. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    Wow, looks amazing.
    I think by now everyone knows my lack of love of American cars, but I would pick this one up in a minute!
     
  12. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    :worship2: That looks incredible. That is one great looking car.
     
  13. Nica

    Nica Banned

    I would have to agree with FMINUS on this one, I'm not so much of a fan of American muscle, but this vehicle looks incredible, from the engine bay to the interior to the exterior wow, job well done.
     
  14. Crossroaddetail

    Crossroaddetail Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I guess that could be considered shiney :) Awesome work!
     
  15. KC4725

    KC4725 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    WOW, I didn't read the text at first.
    I thought the first pic was a real picture of your garage.

    Then I realized it was a reflection! lol

    Great job!
     
  16. Eliot Ness

    Eliot Ness Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Great job on a beautiful Z28! :worship2:
     
  17. Dream Machines

    Dream Machines Jedi Nuba

    Bloody amazing

    That is magic work
     
  18. blk45

    blk45 Jedi Nuba

    Great reflection shots! Absolutely gorgeous car!
     
  19. whiplazh

    whiplazh Two Bucket System Washer

    WOW! Stunning, absolutely perfect! Great work, great car! :)
     
  20. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    not big on american cars either, but thing looks great. it's a MIRROR on wheels.

    BTW, nice driveway he's got there.
     

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