Austin
FTF's #1 Knob Polisher
Okay, as the story goes, this particular vehicle is making its rounds to the third generation of son in my client's family. It's been stored in a barn for at least 10 years (most likely double that) and needs some serious love. When it's all said and done, I'll have nearly 50 hours of work in, $100 in materials cost, and some very tired arms.
Drop off day: I know for a solid fact that this Jeep has single stage paint (which many of you Gen 6 and older guys may still have), so I performed a test spot to determine the plan of action. My test spots are generally done on the largest horizontal panel - mostly the hood.
Here's what you need to know about SS paint - it's soft (prone to swirls and scratching), fades easily, and is super fun to restore. This test spot was done by hand. Products used in order - 1.Meguiar's #7, 2. HD Cut, 3. HD Polish.
I use the Meguiar's #7 first to rehydrate, or 'feed' the paint. This puts essential oils back into the paint, preparing it for polishing. This is an absolutely vital part of restoring SS paint!!! Skipping this step can burn or damage already dry and brittle paint.
All of the painted surfaces that I intend to restore have been cleaned with steam and covered liberally with #7. Allowing the product to sit overnight will bring exceptional results come tomorrow! Think of it as a facial cleansing creme.
Total time thus far: 4 hours
Drop off day: I know for a solid fact that this Jeep has single stage paint (which many of you Gen 6 and older guys may still have), so I performed a test spot to determine the plan of action. My test spots are generally done on the largest horizontal panel - mostly the hood.
Here's what you need to know about SS paint - it's soft (prone to swirls and scratching), fades easily, and is super fun to restore. This test spot was done by hand. Products used in order - 1.Meguiar's #7, 2. HD Cut, 3. HD Polish.
I use the Meguiar's #7 first to rehydrate, or 'feed' the paint. This puts essential oils back into the paint, preparing it for polishing. This is an absolutely vital part of restoring SS paint!!! Skipping this step can burn or damage already dry and brittle paint.
All of the painted surfaces that I intend to restore have been cleaned with steam and covered liberally with #7. Allowing the product to sit overnight will bring exceptional results come tomorrow! Think of it as a facial cleansing creme.
Total time thus far: 4 hours
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