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You might gather a little insight from this old hidden gem of a thread I posted some time ago. Cool GTO by the way and welcome to the site. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/66141-some-before-photos-my-current-nightmare.html

It was a facetious post, which probably doesn't contribute much to the topic, sorry I couldn't help myself. The photo was of one of the commercial vans I worked on where the driver/maintenance crew had allowed the front brakes to go metal to metal and drove it that way for over a week before...

Interesting. Are you applying it heavy like this and letting it soak in overnight?

You mean like this? Wasn't tire shine that did this.

How about something like this? Shurflo Pressure Pump, 12V, High Flow

Do a google search for electric water pumps and filter your requirements. Little Giant makes some pretty reliable pumps but there are dozens of manufacturers to choose from.

It was hyped because until the US patent expired on detailing clay it was only available in Canada. The story on Riccardo clay goes pretty deep with patent infringement suits, name changes (Erazer Clay) so on and so forth. It is a nice and very sticky clay that doesn't fall to the ground very...

:iagree: He'd definitely have more control over the amount of clear he'd be removing, have more uniform sanding marks and it'd be a lot less work with better end results.

Be sure to wear safety protective clothing (long sleeves, gloves and face protection) while using that speed master brush with harsher chemicals. That brush tends to spritz the product back at you while working it in and out of the wheel. The brush does a great job though.

I'd recommend 2 pad sizes with respective backing plates. 5.5" polishing pads and 3 or 4" polishing pads. I'd say a good initial decontamination using Iron-X should be done first then use a fine clay bar after that, then polish the paint with a finishing polish like Menzerna SF 4500 and follow...

Is that fiberglass hood actually painted or is it gel coat? Using a white cloth with some polish on it, do you get color transfer on to the cloth when rubbing it out vigorously? If it's gel coat you won't get any color transfer, and #7 will do very little to nothing to remove the dry oxidation...

Happy Birthday Old Timer!!! You are one of my favorites and I hope you have a SUPER FANTASTIC DAY!!!

Yeah, it sounds and looks like you got what the guy in the video I linked refers to as dry coats of clear on your first attempt. I think at this point, the important thing will be to make sure you get the surface sanded absolutely smooth and even before re-priming and starting your new coats of...

Happy Birthday Tony!!

I wonder what the thread size is on the backing plates? Can you check it out and let us know? Looks like a tool I'd want to have in my arsenal.

I'm gonna guess Ohio... I'd like to hear about the brown stuff too. I forget what that stuff is all about.

Check this guy's video out. He gives a pretty good representation of cleanliness and technique. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08iHSCxza2o

You're welcome. I'd be trying to use at least one can of base coat then follow that with at least 2 cans of clear. Lay down as many nice even coats as you can get out of them. Wouldn't even hurt to go with 3 cans of clear because you'll be sanding a good bit back off to get a nice factory like...

I've been keeping my eye out for this on the clearance shelf in the back at Advance Commercial Auto Parts. If it's on sale already, probably won't be long before it's less than a buck on the clearance rack. Thanks for posting your thoughts on it. I've been thinking about applying it to one or...

Do a search for Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze and read up on it a little. Do you have a photo of the car you could post? Start here... http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html