Finally, got started ~ - Page 5

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 03:37 PM

All of the polish attachments, polish, etc

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 03:39 PM

This was the 1/2 drill used and, the wool bonnet..MUCH USED.

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 03:40 PM

The wool bonnet used to look like this one, in the beginning..lol

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 03:44 PM

As it was used for this last step polishing the panel and door..
Plse notice the white flannel and, just how "dirty" it is..

I kid you not, that's the actual finis "used" results of my polishing effort..

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 03:51 PM

KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN~!~

I wore rubber gloves, cleaned everything..
(except for the wool bonnet...lol)

Prep the skin, so as to make this job easier for yourself..
Here's how..
50/50 water and vinegar, wipe it down first to clean the surface dirt off..then apply the vinegar/water to the surface...Move it around numerous times till it starts to break down the oxidized metal surface..
Afterwards, use a water saturated clothe to stop the actions of vinegar. Wipe it clean/dry with a soft cloth..

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 03:55 PM

Use the drill with a wool bonnet and, start the job using G6..Trust me, this is the way to go..Here's what it looks like after just using G6..
This a very CLOSE-UP picture..It's not cloudy at all..I just wanted for you to see that, there are no discoloration or water marks~!!

btw..Do you see any swirl MARKS?? I don't think so...

garry · 09-18-2003, 03:59 PM

Done with the major stripping. Will have to touch up a few areas around the windows and logo. I'm surprised how good it looks where the clear coat was in good shape. Tried just plain polishing by hand on some of the oxidized area with good results I think compounding will fix most of that but where it has discolored no help ( kind of copper looking).
My son should be bringing his digital camara and if I figure out how will post pics.
Your pictures are a great inspration for anyone considering polishing. Hope mine comes out as good.

Garry

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 04:00 PM

Now here's a view of that same panel close up but, just off to the right of the last photo...This shows it as it was before~

These can be very difficult to remove..G6 will do it nicely and, with almost no swirl marks..~

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 04:04 PM

Who says a 1/4 pounder wouldn't go a long way?? That's all I've used so far on this ENTIRE job.. Of course, I'm not finis YET..

Okay, I had a tiny bit left, decided to used it on the bumper..lol

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 04:06 PM

This a view of the door and the panel to its right that I've just finished..

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 04:11 PM

Just before doing the final polish step using "S"...I wiped everything down with mineral spiritsl`!!

What looked and felt clean, was, in fact..filthy with polish residue.
This was after my best efforts to keep it clean..The dirty rag shows it all. This was after one wipe of the larger panel and, the door.

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 04:16 PM

This is another photo shot, to bring all back into perspective..

That's my neighbor, George, who hails from the great state of TX..

53flyingcloud · 09-18-2003, 04:22 PM

I look forward to seeing your photos as well...Keep up the good work..

It can be done...Using the proper tools and, method...

Just to let you know..I've 'never' done anything like this before..
I figure if I can do it, anyone can!~

ciao

Safari Tim · 09-18-2003, 04:35 PM

Great work! I like it.

Wish I could spend more time doing mine instead of being at this lousy office all day

Actually my arms probably only work for a few hours anyway

How many hours are you at now?