Detailing a 1963 Rolls Royce

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Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so I need a bit of help. I clean cars for a local limo company and they have a 1963 Rolls Royce that is pearl white (sucks to keep clean). I haven't done any polishing on it, just clean/wax so far. I was wondering if anyone had any idea about classic cars with original paint jobs so that way I can polish it w/ a DA correctly w/ out messing it up.
 
A paint gauge would be nice when working on a car like that so you can see exactly what you have to work with but i would think with the pc and a polish like menz IP or Wolfgang TSR on an orange pad you should be ok.
 
I wish I could have a paint gauge, too much money right now. But I guess i'll try some #105 or #205 on a white LC pad first, then orange if need be.
 
How's your insurance?

I wouldn't touch any older car with polish until I knew what I had. I might make an exception for something like SSR1, Poli-Seal, or another AIO on a white pad since they are taking off a micron or 3, but with something as aggressive as 105... no way.
 
I'll prob just try #205 or even a less abrasive polish instead of #105 seeing as the car has a single stage paint job. I'll post some pics when I clean it in about a week.
 
I have detailed a white 1967 Rolls Royce Phantom so maybe i can help. First all when using a machine on a car of that caliber (or any car for that matter lol) start with the softest pad you have with a quality polish, if the swirls are not gone with the softest pad work your way down to a more aggressive pad and so on. That way you dont use too aggressive of a pad at first and over do it. I would also use an AIO like Klasse or Optimum to clean and seal and if there arent too many swirls/scratches you may be able to get away with just an AIO with different pads. hope that helps a little. goodluck
 
"How's your insurance?" I like that. A friend of mine tried to compound a 68 Vette last year. To make a long story short...it had to be re-sprayed...and guess who paid for it.
 
Most important thing to do is start out with the least aggressive options you have and only go for more cut if you are not getting the job done. Pay attention to the paint and make sure you leave some behind and you will be fine!:D
 
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