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    The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints

    I'm nearly done with restoring the original single stage blue metallic on my 1972 Datsun 240z. I've completed 3 applications of #7 on the vertical panels, 5 on the horizontals. I'm still pulling some color out on my polishing towel, so I'll keep going until I'm satisfied. The results are simply...
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    4 Steps to restore single paint paint - 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

    Hello again, Am I better off using a paint sealant or old school paste wax? I've never used the former. I've got some Mothers Carnauba but I've been reading some raves about Wolfgangs paint sealant. My project is underway and I'll need to order the sealant before completion to be ready to go...
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    4 Steps to restore single paint paint - 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

    Thank you, Mike. I appreciate all the good advice and fast reply. I'm looking forward to this project. I was in the high-end auto service, antique, classic, and motorsports biz for 30 something years. Had more than one detailer in my employ. Now I'm doing it for the love of it. Restoring...
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    4 Steps to restore single paint paint - 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm "restoring" the original paint on my 1972 metallic blue Datsun 240z survivor. I will be using the Meguiars #7 24-hour soak process outlined in your comprehensive article - by hand. (great article, by the way) One question: are you saying to use one microfiber...
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