Recent content by SwampeastMike

Thank you Mike! The light compounding, non-abrasive polish and wax is exactly what I've done already. I'll probably try the process again. I also have one big bird splat to deal with (it's already much better) and the link you provided about taking photos showed an interesting process. Is...

Here's an overall picture. In the world of collectible Corvettes this is a near nothing but I am a touch proud of how I have it running, looking and operating. You can easily notice the difference in paint between the original (body) and front bumper.

Here are a couple pictures. The spots are difficult to photograph. You must view nearly dead on for them to be easily noticeable. The first photo (using flash) slightly exaggerates them. The second photo (no flash) finds them much less noticeable than by the eye. Neither photo does a good...

I have '79 Corvette with nearly all of its original paint. The color is "Corvette Green" which is an extremely dark metallic blue-green. I've been using mainly Wolfgang Concours products for years and am extremely pleased with them. My problem are a few smallish (no more than 1/2" or so)...

Watch out for Simple Green as it is a very harsh cleaner. GM specifically mentions it in a service bulletin saying that it will penetrate into things like laminated emblems, causing them to cloud with condensation. I do use Simple Green--it's great for cleaning my coffee pot and mug and I'll...

Flitz has always been expensive and it's getting hard to find, but I was VERY pleased to find it at Auto Geek as my tube was running low. While I normally hand buff everything, I do prefer mechanical buffing for unpainted metal as your arm gets really tired really fast when you move it at the...

Am I correct that there are different factory finishes for black metal trim used on door pillars, reveal moldings, etc? Some intended to be glossier than others? Any suggestions for replicating the look of the "not so glossy" when it's damaged? Start with high gloss re-paint and rub down or...

Flitz is my all-time favorite metal polish. While it may take two or three applications, even exhaust tips (at least chrome plated) will clean very nicely for a long time with no special attention, but you do have to re-polish to get that liquid look... Is this brushed stainless? If so, I...

I'm relatively new to Wolfgang products and have only given three vehicles the "full treatment" but have already found that not all require the same steps. The key to a neglected finish seems to be an ALL-OVER and very thorough cleaning with clay and lubricant. Use the lightest of pressure and...

Any suggestion of really good products to repair burns in fabric headliners? I've used the Permatex "fabric repair kit" (the stuff with the flock-like particles that you mix to color). I can perfectly match the color and even get a near perfect texture--when still wet--but once the supplied...

VERY hot and humid summers here in SE Missouri and I detest sticking to leather or vinyl. I spent quite a few hours on the seats--good condition but filthy and felt like they were covered with silicon. After a thorough scrub with Wolfgang Leather Care Cleaner, I used Leatherique Leather...