porksoda Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Well I want to know what would be the correct steps to detail/restore the paint on my 66 Dart? Like I always here about polish, compound, claybar, and wax, but I am curious on what order they need to be done? I was using some Turtle Wax brand Polish/Compound on the dart to help remove some of the oxidation. It would work good when I could get the compound off but the stuff dried up so fast it was super difficult to remove. I tried using my craftsman electric polisher and it wasnt much help either. Any kits or brands you guys suggest? Thanks alot! Quote My truck build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/111744-1998-dodge-dakota-build/page__pid__1565536#entry1565536 AlphaDamp CLD Mats - Get more sound deadening using less sound deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio-Concepts Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) For most paint restoring projects I usually go in these steps. Products: Dewalt variable speed buffer (a must have) 3M white foam pad (compound) 3M black foam pad (polish/glaze) 3M clay ball 3M compound 3M machine glaze Wizards hand glaze 1. Wash and rinse car thoroughly (repeat) 2. Use fresh soap and water and clay ball complete car 3. Wash car again 4. Dry car completely (use air hose on all molding and jams) 5. Tape off all chrome and plastic 6. Go panel to panel with compound 7. Repeat till shine is deep 8. Go panel to panel with machine glaze 9. Repeat 10. Wash car again ( yes again) 11. Dry completely (use air gun) 12. Go over complete car with hand glaze (repeat if desired) 13. Use detailing brushes to get in all hard to reach places and finesse cleaning. After all this you should have the shine and depth of a "like new" paint job! I hope this helps, but I assure you, this is a full days job, but if executed properly, your finished product will certainly be worth it! Edited October 28, 2011 by Audio-Concepts Quote Pioneer AVH480 Zapco ST5XII amplifier Stevens Audio 6.5" components (passive) Onyx Subwoofer Sky High OFC wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingoftroy Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Your going to want to wax or seal the paint on that Dart after you get it polished out. No sense in spending all that time and not protecting it from the elements. I have been using Adam's polishes stuff. Its pretty high dollar but customer service is some of the best I have ever came across and the products are the best I have used. The way they set up their products its easy easy to use and you know exactly what chemical does what. http://www.adamspolishes.com/ go to the website and watch the detailing videos they will give you so much more info and some of the proper steps to doing good work. Lately just to try out different things I have been ordering from https://www.detailedimage.com/ good prices on a lot of stuff. Chemical guys is also a really good company but they have a crap ton of products and it can get really confusing with them because they have so many different things that can do the same thing. I tend to stay away from anything from vatozone or anything like that after buying good products online. They are so much better quality and a better deal. 90% of the finished product comes down to the procedure and prep work. So good technique is key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpnFosgates Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 youve got a dart too? check out the build in my sig. i own a 1973 swinger building it. check it out.n im re Quote Lucky Durango Sony hu 4 croosfire 6.5mids crossfire 600.1 mono amp American bass 1280.4 mids and highs amp aq hdc3 12 2.4 cube net box, tuned to 34 and 14.4 inches of port per cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPagan Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 For most paint restoring projects I usually go in these steps. Products: Dewalt variable speed buffer (a must have) 3M white foam pad (compound) 3M black foam pad (polish/glaze) 3M clay ball 3M compound 3M machine glaze Wizards hand glaze 1. Wash and rinse car thoroughly (repeat) 2. Use fresh soap and water and clay ball complete car 3. Wash car again 4. Dry car completely (use air hose on all molding and jams) 5. Tape off all chrome and plastic 6. Go panel to panel with compound 7. Repeat till shine is deep 8. Go panel to panel with machine glaze 9. Repeat 10. Wash car again ( yes again) 11. Dry completely (use air gun) 12. Go over complete car with hand glaze (repeat if desired) 13. Use detailing brushes to get in all hard to reach places and finesse cleaning. After all this you should have the shine and depth of a "like new" paint job! I hope this helps, but I assure you, this is a full days job, but if executed properly, your finished product will certainly be worth it! This guy knows what hes talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio-Concepts Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Ive been detailing and painting cars for about 10 years, perfection is my goal!! Quote Pioneer AVH480 Zapco ST5XII amplifier Stevens Audio 6.5" components (passive) Onyx Subwoofer Sky High OFC wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evermaxx Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Where do you go about getting these products? Quote Team Subsonic Lows Get your garbage EMF products of my amp bitch Man....it makes a nice work bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leboy23 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 For most paint restoring projects I usually go in these steps. Products: Dewalt variable speed buffer (a must have) 3M white foam pad (compound) 3M black foam pad (polish/glaze) 3M clay ball 3M compound 3M machine glaze Wizards hand glaze 1. Wash and rinse car thoroughly (repeat) 2. Use fresh soap and water and clay ball complete car 3. Wash car again 4. Dry car completely (use air hose on all molding and jams) 5. Tape off all chrome and plastic 6. Go panel to panel with compound 7. Repeat till shine is deep 8. Go panel to panel with machine glaze 9. Repeat 10. Wash car again ( yes again) 11. Dry completely (use air gun) 12. Go over complete car with hand glaze (repeat if desired) 13. Use detailing brushes to get in all hard to reach places and finesse cleaning. After all this you should have the shine and depth of a "like new" paint job! I hope this helps, but I assure you, this is a full days job, but if executed properly, your finished product will certainly be worth it! This guy knows what hes talking about Need to be careful with a buffer. Can burn the paint real quick if your not careful. Not a good idea to use the buffer all the time on the car either because each use takes off paint. But that is the correct way to detail a car and make it nice. Just my two cents. Quote 2012 Nissan Altima SL DC M2 Lvl 3 12" with AR cone DC 1.2K Amp Kicker Sum8 Kicker 4 Gauge amp kit XS Power D2700 1.5 Cubic ft net tuned to 38Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio-Concepts Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Where do you go about getting these products? You can get most of the stuff at Autozone or Advanced, but to get the best stuff go to automotive paint jobbers or wholesalers! Quote Pioneer AVH480 Zapco ST5XII amplifier Stevens Audio 6.5" components (passive) Onyx Subwoofer Sky High OFC wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio-Concepts Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 When using a buffer, the pad will turn clockwise. When buffing on flat surfaces keep the buffer flat an keep it moving, pausing your motion or staying in a spot will burn the paint. When doing the edges angle the buffer slightly upwards so the pad is spinning off the edge NOT towards the edge. You also dont need to cake the compound on the panels, use it lightly and sparsely. I usually keep my buffer speed between 1200 & 1500 rpm, you still have good speed and control! Quote Pioneer AVH480 Zapco ST5XII amplifier Stevens Audio 6.5" components (passive) Onyx Subwoofer Sky High OFC wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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