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draggin49 · 08-06-2013, 11:49 AM

My truck is in the original paint from 1969, has some stains , oxidation etc, im leaving the paint, but was curious if this is something I should use on the entire truck???its my first old vehicle im leaving the patina in place so figured id make sure before I go messing it up

In the pics you can kinda see some of the discoloration, almost a haziness

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Prematuregrey · 08-06-2013, 11:57 AM

Good stuff, I've used it for over 20 years now and never had an issue. I started using it when I worked at a detail shop in N.C., it was all they used unless we did a rubbing compound. Then we would use their 3 step combo after the compound. If you really want it to shine, go with the 3 step.

Lee H · 08-06-2013, 12:08 PM

Use it, you will be amazed.

draggin49 · 08-06-2013, 12:19 PM

Awesome, excited to try it. This can just be applied by hand correct??
Ill take some after photos for comparison sake
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asolde · 08-06-2013, 12:51 PM

I used it on my 72 and it worked great.

DGulliver · 08-06-2013, 02:46 PM

+1 on the cleaner wax, you'll love it.

Also, you'll get better/faster results with one of those $30 "wiggler/vibrating" type polishers from the parts store. (A real 'buffer' takes good tecnique and would probably remove too much paint for your intent.)

SuperC10Tex · 08-06-2013, 03:14 PM

I like Maguire’s cleaner wax, but try 3M rubbing compound to really get off some of that oxidation/discoloration. Pic below of doors and hood are right after using 3M....that is original paint!!

JOJABOY · 08-06-2013, 04:22 PM

Try Color Back made by Turtle Wax

Turtle Wax T-270R1 1-Step Color Back Oxidation...
This is by far the best product ever made by Turtle Wax. It doesn't require a ton of elbow grease. Just several towels. Just rub it on and then rub it right back off. It will clean ALL of the oxidation off and will leave your original paint looking great. It really is amazing how fast and easy this stuff works. You will have to wax your truck right after using this.

JOJABOY · 08-06-2013, 04:35 PM

Try Color Back made by Turtle Wax

Turtle Wax T-270R1 1-Step Color Back Oxidation...
This is by far the best product ever made by Turtle Wax. It doesn't require a ton of elbow grease. Just several towels. Just rub it on and then rub it right back off. It will clean ALL of the oxidation off and will leave your original paint looking great. It really is amazing how fast and easy this stuff works. You will have to wax your truck right after using this.

**blazercrazy70** · 08-06-2013, 09:22 PM

I used it worked great need to follow up with their good wax to make it really shine.

2ndstoryslam · 08-07-2013, 12:28 AM

Man I could have this truck shine in two days if you were near by, Here is a link to remove as little paint as possible to rejuvenate the single stage factory finish. It works I did my '61 Bubbletop last weekend. And a cool green metallic '73 Buick the week before. The cleaner wax will take forever with what you have. A pro with a foam pad and 3M #6065 could quickly graze the surface you have. Then rub in by hand Meguiers #7 glaze, several times leaving on overnight. The video is priceless.

draggin49 · 08-07-2013, 04:50 PM

Not done yet, didnt have tools just by hand, quite an improvement though.entire truck was super dull/hazy

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**leddzepp** · 08-09-2013, 12:45 PM

Meguiars Ultimate Compound works great IMO.

Malo83 · 11-08-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Meguiars Ultimate Compound works great IMO.

X2, this will give better results than a cleaner wax

08-06-2013, 11:49 AM	#1
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 356	meguiars cleaner wax??? My truck is in the original paint from 1969, has some stains , oxidation etc, im leaving the paint, but was curious if this is something I should use on the entire truck???its my first old vehicle im leaving the patina in place so figured id make sure before I go messing it up In the pics you can kinda see some of the discoloration, almost a haziness Posted via Mobile Device

08-06-2013, 11:57 AM	#2
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Good stuff, I've used it for over 20 years now and never had an issue. I started using it when I worked at a detail shop in N.C., it was all they used unless we did a rubbing compound. Then we would use their 3 step combo after the compound. If you really want it to shine, go with the 3 step. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

08-06-2013, 12:08 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Use it, you will be amazed. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-06-2013, 12:19 PM	#4
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 356	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Awesome, excited to try it. This can just be applied by hand correct?? Ill take some after photos for comparison sake Posted via Mobile Device

08-06-2013, 12:51 PM	#5
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? I used it on my 72 and it worked great.

08-06-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? +1 on the cleaner wax, you'll love it. Also, you'll get better/faster results with one of those $30 "wiggler/vibrating" type polishers from the parts store. (A real 'buffer' takes good tecnique and would probably remove too much paint for your intent.) __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

08-06-2013, 03:14 PM	#7
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? I like Maguire’s cleaner wax, but try 3M rubbing compound to really get off some of that oxidation/discoloration. Pic below of doors and hood are right after using 3M....that is original paint!! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

08-06-2013, 04:22 PM	#8
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Try Color Back made by Turtle Wax Turtle Wax T-270R1 1-Step Color Back Oxidation... This is by far the best product ever made by Turtle Wax. It doesn't require a ton of elbow grease. Just several towels. Just rub it on and then rub it right back off. It will clean ALL of the oxidation off and will leave your original paint looking great. It really is amazing how fast and easy this stuff works. You will have to wax your truck right after using this.

08-06-2013, 04:35 PM	#9
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Try Color Back made by Turtle Wax Turtle Wax T-270R1 1-Step Color Back Oxidation... This is by far the best product ever made by Turtle Wax. It doesn't require a ton of elbow grease. Just several towels. Just rub it on and then rub it right back off. It will clean ALL of the oxidation off and will leave your original paint looking great. It really is amazing how fast and easy this stuff works. You will have to wax your truck right after using this.

08-06-2013, 09:22 PM	#10
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? I used it worked great need to follow up with their good wax to make it really shine.

08-07-2013, 12:28 AM	#11
2ndstoryslam Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: anamosa iowa Posts: 60	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Man I could have this truck shine in two days if you were near by, Here is a link to remove as little paint as possible to rejuvenate the single stage factory finish. It works I did my '61 Bubbletop last weekend. And a cool green metallic '73 Buick the week before. The cleaner wax will take forever with what you have. A pro with a foam pad and 3M #6065 could quickly graze the surface you have. Then rub in by hand Meguiers #7 glaze, several times leaving on overnight. The video is priceless.

08-07-2013, 04:50 PM	#12
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 356	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Not done yet, didnt have tools just by hand, quite an improvement though.entire truck was super dull/hazy Posted via Mobile Device

08-09-2013, 12:45 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: meguiars cleaner wax??? Meguiars Ultimate Compound works great IMO. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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