PLEASE HELP ME RESTORE MY BABY

WAJO22 · 08-25-07, 02:21 AM

Hello Guys,

My car is extremely filthy, I mean filthy. I need a lot of help to get it detailed. I want to do it myself, but I don't know where to begin and what to do.
1- The car is dirty; there are all kinds of swirls/marks on the body...The car looks a little dried up.
2- Some guy had done a terrible paint job in some rusty areas where he put some bondos and some cheap paint with no primer. Those portions of the car probably need to be buffed and polished, I assume. You can feel the dryness and hardness of the paint when you touch those areas. But it's a good thing the car does not have that many of them. I need to get my baby back to its shine look. What do I do to get it to that clean and shine condition? Please Help

91LSMAN · 08-25-07, 11:15 AM

I don't know what to do with the poorly painted parts, that might require more than polishing. Here is what I would do...

Wash

Clay

Polish (Poorboys SSR2.5 with a Porter Cable 7424 at Speed 6 with a Polishng Pad)

Seal/1st Coat (Poorboys Polish with sealant, Poorboys Polish with Carnuba, Poorboys EX Sealant or Poorboys EX-P)

Wax (Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax-Original, Blue or Red OR Pinnacle Souveran)

You can read other threads here for more information or check out...

http://www.detailcity.org
http://www.poorboysworld.com
http://www.pinnaclewax.com

Good Luck

WAJO22 · 08-25-07, 04:15 PM

[quote=91LSMAN;1113850]I don't know what to do with the poorly painted parts, that might require more than polishing. Here is what I would do...

Wash

Clay

Polish (Poorboys SSR2.5 with a Porter Cable 7424 at Speed 6 with a Polishng Pad)

Seal/1st Coat (Poorboys Polish with sealant, Poorboys Polish with Carnuba, Poorboys EX Sealant or Poorboys EX-P)

Wax (Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax-Original, Blue or Red OR Pinnacle Souveran)

You can read other threads here for more information or check out...

http://www.detailcity.org
http://www.poorboysworld.com
http://www.pinnaclewax.com

Good Luck[/QUOTE

Do I need to use a buffer using some of these mentioned products? Do I need to wetsand as well?

91LSMAN · 08-25-07, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAJO22

Do I need to use a buffer using some of these mentioned products? Do I need to wetsand as well?

Yes, that is the Porter Cable 7424. Do some reading. I would go for a good detailing before I tried to wetsand. You can do a lot with a good buffer, the right products, and lots of time.

Oyabun · 09-01-07, 11:35 PM

I'd go to a couple of local auto/detail professionals and seek advice! If you can afford to get it done professionaly, I'd have it done by them first!! That way you only have upkeep!!! Also ask if you can watch and learn!!! Can't hurt to ask!!!

efashion89,91legend · 09-02-07, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAJO22

Hello Guys,

My car is extremely filthy, I mean filthy. I need a lot of help to get it detailed. I want to do it myself, but I don't know where to begin and what to do.
1- The car is dirty; there are all kinds of swirls/marks on the body...The car looks a little dried up.
2- Some guy had done a terrible paint job in some rusty areas where he put some bondos and some cheap paint with no primer. Those portions of the car probably need to be buffed and polished, I assume. You can feel the dryness and hardness of the paint when you touch those areas. But it's a good thing the car does not have that many of them. I need to get my baby back to its shine look. What do I do to get it to that clean and shine condition? Please Help

hey lets see some pictures it may not be that bad. you will get better advice on what needs to be done.

08-25-07, 02:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
WAJO22 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: atlanta Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	PLEASE HELP ME RESTORE MY BABY Hello Guys, My car is extremely filthy, I mean filthy. I need a lot of help to get it detailed. I want to do it myself, but I don't know where to begin and what to do. 1- The car is dirty; there are all kinds of swirls/marks on the body...The car looks a little dried up. 2- Some guy had done a terrible paint job in some rusty areas where he put some bondos and some cheap paint with no primer. Those portions of the car probably need to be buffed and polished, I assume. You can feel the dryness and hardness of the paint when you touch those areas. But it's a good thing the car does not have that many of them. I need to get my baby back to its shine look. What do I do to get it to that clean and shine condition? Please Help

08-25-07, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,876 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (Mine) Car 2: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	I don't know what to do with the poorly painted parts, that might require more than polishing. Here is what I would do... Wash Clay Polish (Poorboys SSR2.5 with a Porter Cable 7424 at Speed 6 with a Polishng Pad) Seal/1st Coat (Poorboys Polish with sealant, Poorboys Polish with Carnuba, Poorboys EX Sealant or Poorboys EX-P) Wax (Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax-Original, Blue or Red OR Pinnacle Souveran) You can read other threads here for more information or check out... http://www.detailcity.org http://www.poorboysworld.com http://www.pinnaclewax.com Good Luck __________________ I drive this and still have more posts than YOU

09-01-07, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oyabun "893" V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 388 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend L Coupe Car 2: 1970 Buick GS Car 3: 1957 Chevy Truck iTrader: (0)	PLEASE HELP ME RESTORE MY BABY I'd go to a couple of local auto/detail professionals and seek advice! If you can afford to get it done professionaly, I'd have it done by them first!! That way you only have upkeep!!! Also ask if you can watch and learn!!! Can't hurt to ask!!! __________________ "893"--- U.S.Westcoast 49th Prefecture --- My Somewhat VIP Style Influenced Legend:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2482474

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08-25-07, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
WAJO22 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: atlanta Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	[quote=91LSMAN;1113850]I don't know what to do with the poorly painted parts, that might require more than polishing. Here is what I would do... Wash Clay Polish (Poorboys SSR2.5 with a Porter Cable 7424 at Speed 6 with a Polishng Pad) Seal/1st Coat (Poorboys Polish with sealant, Poorboys Polish with Carnuba, Poorboys EX Sealant or Poorboys EX-P) Wax (Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax-Original, Blue or Red OR Pinnacle Souveran) You can read other threads here for more information or check out... http://www.detailcity.org http://www.poorboysworld.com http://www.pinnaclewax.com Good Luck[/QUOTE Do I need to use a buffer using some of these mentioned products? Do I need to wetsand as well?

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