Help with a 1988 Mustang with black single stage 1C paint

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I have been following this forum for a few weeks trying to figure out what to with the finish on my 1988 mustang with black single stage paint (paint code 1C). It has set in the garage for several years and I recently got it out and started driving it again. The car has ALWAYS been garaged since purchase in 1988.

Based on what I have read the restoring old single stage paint article looks like the way to go. So I have purchased the #7 show glaze and micro fiber towels. I also purchased clay and lubricate. My real question is what do I need to do after the show glaze?

The forum favorite kit with the Klasse All in One, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, and Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax looks like the combination of shine and durability I want.

Do I really need to use the Klasse All in One after I do the #7 show glaze?

Also is the forum favorite kit a good choice for hot and humid climate like the Texas Gulf coast?

In years gone by I have always used Mothers California Gold on it. But I know it is time to evolve.
 
Depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you're looking for "Showcar Paint" then you will want to use an aggresive compound (and possibly some wet sanding) like Meguiar's 105. Beware though, you are going to loose quite a bit of paint in the process

If you are just looking to make a considerable improvement, go with an All-in-One after the Showcar Glaze (Meg's #7)


Mothers California Gold is good stuff BTW!
 
gbrittenum said:
I have been following this forum for a few weeks trying to figure out what to with the finish on my 1988 mustang with black single stage paint (paint code 1C). It has set in the garage for several years and I recently got it out and started driving it again. The car has ALWAYS been garaged since purchase in 1988.
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Can you post a good picture showing the current condition of the paint?

My article on #7 is for restoring neglected, oxidized antique single stage paint but of course any "older" single stage paint will benefit.


gbrittenum said:
Based on what I have read the restoring old single stage paint article looks like the way to go. So I have purchased the #7 show glaze and micro fiber towels. I also purchased clay and lubricate. My real question is what do I need to do after the show glaze?
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After the #7 Show Car Glaze, assuming there are "defects" in the paint, like swirls and scratches, possibly oxidation, then you would want to use either a medium cut or fine cut polish to remove the defects.

In my Wayne Carini article, I used Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover which is a medium cut polish followed by Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish which is a fine cut polish and topped with Pinnacle Souveran Paste wax.

Very safe products, very high quality products, got me a thumbs-up from Wayne and look how "clear" and rich in both color and gloss the old single stage paint is...


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Did the same thing here,

4 Steps to restore single paint paint - 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE


Here's before...

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Here's after...
Note, we only did the hood, not the tops of the fenders, if you look at the pictures above I carefully taped the fenders off.

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On Autogeek.net


Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze

Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover

Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish

Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax

Lake Country Flat Pads

Porter Cable 7424XP

Flex XC 3401 Forced Rotation Dual Action Polisher

Microfiber Gloves




And the same thing here,


1955 DeSoto Firedome - Antique Single Stage Paint Restoration



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I can't get pictures today it is pretty cloudy. But I will get some up as soon as possible. All I have done to it is wash it to get the dust off from sitting.

I appreciate the input and I have read several of those articles and I will read the others you suggested.
 
OK the sun popped out and I took a few pictures. Left me with another question how do you work around graphics?

There is one scatch from something bumping up against it in the garage.
 
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Once you get your paint saturated with the oils from M07, let the finish guide you on where to go from there. The infusion of oil from multiple apps of M07 makes the paint more "workable" IMO. My personal favorite is Meg's M80 Speed Glaze, using pad selection to vary the cut, since it seems to me to be such a compatible partner to M07, but I've used 3M Perfect-It, Blackfire TPS, Optimum Polish, as well as Meg's M02 and M09, all with equal success. A lot depends on how much paint thickness you have to work with. Despite your needs in a given area, you certainly don't want to get too aggressive on already-thinned paint. Horizontal panels on old cars can often be worn down just due to the effects of age, exposure and multiple past polishings.

Bill
 
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