| Author | Message | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 558 Registered: 8-2003 |
And,yes Tod. That Meguiars "swirl remover" works very well. I used that,first,in a side to side motion,as opposed to my usual circular motion. Then,I used their "Show Car Glaze" to fill in any leftover swirls. Then,used the "Gold Class" wax. It turned out really nice. In Spring,I am going to do the "Clay Bar" thing,then,the swirl remover,glaze and wax. It should be O.K. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 557 Registered: 8-2003 |
I posted in another thread that I saw an 1990's Lincoln TownCar (the squarish looking one) with a spoiler on it a few weeks ago. It was being pulled over by the Oakbrook Police.(wonder why...  ) | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 80 Registered: 7-2003 |
I've always liked Meguiars products. I'll have to get me some of that swirl remover and Gold Class wax and try it. I did see another product that Meguiars had for dark colored cars, maybe i'll try that too ??? Hey Frank, Andreas may know where you can get a spoiler for your back lid.... | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 553 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thanks.It's funny that you mention it. I just bought some Meguiars "MirrorGlaze" 2.0 "Swirl Remover" and it works GREAT! Also,bought some "Show Car Glaze #7"... THAT works good,too. Then,I finished it off with some "Gold Class" wax. It came out really great. I am very happy and satisfied with the results. Last year at the Oakbrook show. I used the Gold Class wax. And,I had alot of people ask me what kind of wax that I used. Also won a 2nd.place in my class out of about 25 cars,the first time that I ever took the car out to a show. And,this year,I used Zymol. And,not one person asked me what kind of wax did I use,despite the fact that I thought that the Zymol produced a brilliant shine,and was really happy with it. So,I don't know. I guess,for now,anyway,I'll stick with the Meguiars products.Next Spring,I am going to use the Clay bar first,to remove all of that road grime crap. VERY time consuming,but,from what I've seen,worth it. Then,I'll do the rest of the procedure. Then,I'm going to attach a fake,plastic blower to my hood.And,some fake "Zoomie" pipes sticking out the sides,and some Cragar S.S. wheels,put some "air shocks" on the back and "jack-up" the rear-end,and hit the car show circuit! P.S.-Do they make Air Shocks for Ferrari 308's? (JUST KIDDING!!!) | ||
| Tod Whitmore (Tod)
Junior Member Username: Tod Post Number: 78 Registered: 7-2003 |
Frank, Just came across this on Meguiar's web site, pretty interesting. It helps you get rid of those swirl marks and where they actually come from. I'm starting to notice swirl marks too on my black 328.... http://www.meguiars.com/clinics/clinics_template.cfm | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 214 Registered: 11-2001 |
Try Zymol HD Cleanse and then follow up with Zymol Creme or Carbon wax. Always go back and forth rather than circular, and do only a small section (2foot square) at a time. BY HAND ONLY!! Buffers will really give you swirl marks. Make sure you wash the car real well using lots of water to rinse away any grit from the surface before you wax. Zymol is a little more labor intensive than some brands, but the results are worth it. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 464 Registered: 8-2003 |
THANK YOU,JIM! I will definitely give it a try. You know,I love to polish and wax my cars...all of them,really. But,up until a couple years ago,prior to an auto accident,I worked out at the gym every day. And,in my younger years,I worked heavy construction,furniture moving,furniture delivery,etc...and as Bullwinkle would say,sometimes I "don't know my own strength!" and,perhaps,maybe rub alittle too hard. So,I've got to take it easy and rub it a little more gentler. So,once again,thank-you for that tip. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 336 Registered: 6-2003 |
Frank, have you tried the Zymol Cleaner Wax? Also, rub in back and forth motion, not swirl and by hand. It should take care of the superficial stuff. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 432 Registered: 8-2003 |
Thats O.K.,Skip. I believe that I have been called much worse than that! heehee. Anyway. Yes,I am sure that it is the original paint. It is very thin,and VERY brittle. I accidentally knocked something into the corner of my car,in my garage,and it "chipped" off,down to the primer. Very small chip,and I was able to touch it up.(I found one of those little bottles of DupliColor touch up paint that is,pretty much a perfect match) But,I certainly do agree with you about keeping the original paint. I was thinking of maybe having it all buffed out,to remove the swirls. Then,shooting it with a few coats of clearcoat to seal in and "preserve" the original paint. I am not really concerned about "concours". Just want it to look as best as it possibly can. But,also try to preserve as much originality as I can,because I certainly do agree with you about keeping the original paint,like an antique. And,have noticed alot at auctions,recently that original paint,even if it has some boogers,usually "trumps" a nice repaint.I am going to check around to see if thats even a possibility. I like the work done by the guy out of LaGrange-Custom Cars Unlimited. I'll check with him,first | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 117 Registered: 7-2003 |
I meant FRANK; it was just a slip of the finger! :-) | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 116 Registered: 7-2003 |
Frasnk- If you're sure the paint on your car is original, don't worry about imperfections. An old car is like antique furniture; it's worth more if the original finish, is still original. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 431 Registered: 8-2003 |
As alot of you know. I am in a bit of a quandry about my paint. It's 22,almost 23 years old. Presentable,but not perfect. Too many swirls and spiderwebs. I really don't want to paint the car. Not yet,anyway. I think that I can "salvage" the finish. What do you all reccommend? Wet sanding? Where? Just a really good,professional buffing? Also,where? Skip reminded me of a guy right by my house,Mr.Emmons,at Emmons Coach Works. From all that I know about them,I gather that they are a VERY reputable shop,that does very high quality work.I'd like to give them a try. Anyone ever get anything done there? Also. What kind of Glaze or Swirl remover works the best(without giving up your "secret" stuff!)I use either the Zymol wax,or,Mequiars Gold Class. I've received alot of compliments with the Gold Class,and am pretty happy with the shine. But,need to get rid of the swirls underneath the shine. I have a low speed buffer(Craftsman) that helps with the shine,but,is not good for actual "buffing". Or,maybe even wet sanding,polishing,then a good clearcoat "paint job" to seal it,and provide some depth? Thanks for your help! |