Origninal #'s matching 1962 Corvette correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by GoFast908Z, Jan 2, 2012.

  1. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    A new client saw some of my other work and asked if I could bring back his #'s matching 62 Vette. I showed him the last 62 Vette I worked on (which so happens to be the same color) and we immediately set the appointment for a big correction.


    Here is the car upon arrival

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    Original motor, looking quite nice

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    The paint needed a lot of work, but unfortunately my halogen lights were acting up and I didn't get hardly any pics showing the severity of the swirls and scratches. Here are the pics I was able to get.

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    After compounding...

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    Trunk lid needing some work...

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    After compounding

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    After polishing

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    Even the lower sections on the body got the right treatment. Not the most fun to work on (laying on your back with a rotary at your chest), but it needs to be done....

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    Correction completed but the sun was setting so sun shots were taken while light was available. LSP was Blackfire Wet Diamond.

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    The hard top needed correction too. There was some window frame damage that was to be repaired at a later date.

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    Exhaust before/after

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    Tires were stripped with Stoner's Tarminator then dressed with Meg's water based dressing. The shine was knocked down after pictures were taken for a more matte finish.

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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work! How old is the paint? What products did you use on the correction?
     
  3. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    It was painted sometime in the last 10 years. Correction was on rotary, LC PFW, M105/D300 then LC orange, SIP then LC black and 106FA.
     
  4. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Nice job Jeff
     
  5. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    Good work!!!
     
  6. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    nice work. as far as i heard they are quite expencive. $250k if not more
     
  7. teak

    teak Birth of a Detailer

    Great work on a classic.
     
  8. Jokeman

    Jokeman Two Bucket System Washer

    Great work!
     
  9. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice save Jeff!!
     
  10. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Very nice work in restoring these classics:applause:
     
  11. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    great job. looks beautiful
     
  12. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks guys! Up next is a car made famous by a band named "Heart" singing about a fish..... Or at least I think that's how this car got famous...;)
     
  13. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    Looks great Jeff!!, and where have I seen that street before...............................
     
  14. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks Bob! Yep, you know thats a nice neighborhood. Looking forward to another visit there ;)
     

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