What to use to make the jimmy shine again - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RANDAL · 05-01-2013, 05:41 PM

I need some advice on what to use to make my Jimmy shine again. the hood is the worse dull paint on the truck but still has a shine to it. I just want to use a polish or a wax Im not familiar with a buffer of any kind so I was wondering if I could get a product that I could apply with a rag. any suggestions.

Thanks

geezer#99 · 05-01-2013, 05:43 PM

Rubbing compound. It's like a coarse wax. Takes off the old oxidation. You'll need to wax it after though.

Justin36 · 05-01-2013, 05:49 PM

?????

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Lee H · 05-01-2013, 06:34 PM

Get a bottle of Meguire's cleaner wax, it will take a while but will look great.
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catch2otwo · 05-01-2013, 06:49 PM

uh your going to need more then just wax. This is going to be a multistep correction procedure. Google paint correction to find many examples. Good luck

domeier · 05-01-2013, 06:54 PM

Paint.

Codez67Chevy · 05-01-2013, 07:09 PM

Not go diggin in the mud lol. Just kiddin. I would say rubbing compound and a couple of coats of wax then maybe you'll have to cut and buff.

wrench32566 · 05-01-2013, 07:22 PM

Meguire's carnauba wax works on my faided 94 blazer just appply in the shade

Fldawg · 05-01-2013, 08:01 PM

If you can still get it in your area try B'laster polish , it's made by the same people that make blaster the penatrating oil, works great on faded paint, if you can't find it locally
search the internet, they quit making it just rencently, i ordered a dozen bottles from amazon other places have it

LONGHAIR · 05-01-2013, 08:09 PM

Coffee maybe?

Fldawg · 05-01-2013, 08:13 PM

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Coffee maybe?

i wondered when someone was gonna do that

Justin36 · 05-01-2013, 08:45 PM

Lol 2 jimmy shines in this thread
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PanelDeland · 05-01-2013, 09:12 PM

I would add to the suggestions.Get a polisher buffer.One of the low speed one,usually runs about $30-40 and will save you tons of time and elbow grease.

diggerbob · 05-03-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RANDAL

I need some advice on what to use to make my Jimmy shine again. the hood is the worse dull paint on the truck but still has a shine to it. I just want to use a polish or a wax Im not familiar with a buffer of any kind so I was wondering if I could get a product that I could apply with a rag. any suggestions.

Thanks

The title to this thread made me laugh!

RANDAL · 05-03-2013, 02:41 PM

Alright thanks for all the suggestions and help I ended up going with Meguire's cleaner wax that LeeH and MisterB suggested I got it after work 2 nights ago went and washed the truck then applied. All I half to say is WOW that stuff is amazing to bring my paint back to a shine I thought I was never going to get it to shine. Let me say its not show quallity and thats not what I was expecting but it blew my expectations out of the water this stuff works I will let you be the judge.

RANDAL · 05-03-2013, 02:50 PM

More sorry about the first pictures being small

RANDAL · 05-03-2013, 02:51 PM

More

RANDAL · 05-03-2013, 02:54 PM

more. Next will be the hood

Codez67Chevy · 05-03-2013, 02:59 PM

Ok I want more pictures if this shiny beast. How about a full truck pick head to toe top to bottom. Shine on you crazy diamond!
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Codez67Chevy · 05-03-2013, 03:09 PM

Ok I want more pictures if this shiny beast. How about a full truck pick head to toe top to bottom. Shine on you crazy diamond!
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RANDAL · 05-03-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Codez67Chevy

Ok I want more pictures if this shiny beast. How about a full truck pick head to toe top to bottom. Shine on you crazy diamond!
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LOL Thanks I'll half to get one later tonight when I get off work. Still half to do the other side and the hood. But it will be well worth the pain and carpal tunnel in my arm and hand to see it shine.

72BlckButy · 05-07-2013, 02:04 PM

Nice work!

RANDAL · 05-07-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work!

Thank you its been a battle my hand and arm are really sore.

RANDAL · 05-07-2013, 03:22 PM

a few of the hood it took me an hour to do half of it hopefully I'll finish the otherside tonight

Kurt L · 05-12-2013, 07:54 PM

i took a bottle of soft scrub to a faded truck once and it came out great after i waxed it.

05-01-2013, 05:41 PM	#1
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	What to use to make the jimmy shine again I need some advice on what to use to make my Jimmy shine again. the hood is the worse dull paint on the truck but still has a shine to it. I just want to use a polish or a wax Im not familiar with a buffer of any kind so I was wondering if I could get a product that I could apply with a rag. any suggestions. Thanks Attached Images

05-01-2013, 05:43 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,515	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Rubbing compound. It's like a coarse wax. Takes off the old oxidation. You'll need to wax it after though.

05-01-2013, 05:49 PM	#3
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again ????? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

05-01-2013, 06:34 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Get a bottle of Meguire's cleaner wax, it will take a while but will look great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

05-01-2013, 06:49 PM	#5
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 345	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again uh your going to need more then just wax. This is going to be a multistep correction procedure. Google paint correction to find many examples. Good luck

05-01-2013, 06:54 PM	#6
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Paint.

05-01-2013, 07:09 PM	#7
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Not go diggin in the mud lol. Just kiddin. I would say rubbing compound and a couple of coats of wax then maybe you'll have to cut and buff. __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

05-01-2013, 07:22 PM	#8
wrench32566 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: navarre Posts: 1	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Meguire's carnauba wax works on my faided 94 blazer just appply in the shade

05-01-2013, 08:01 PM	#9
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again If you can still get it in your area try B'laster polish , it's made by the same people that make blaster the penatrating oil, works great on faded paint, if you can't find it locally search the internet, they quit making it just rencently, i ordered a dozen bottles from amazon other places have it Last edited by Fldawg; 05-01-2013 at 08:02 PM. Reason: correction

05-01-2013, 08:45 PM	#12
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Lol 2 jimmy shines in this thread Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

05-01-2013, 09:12 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again I would add to the suggestions.Get a polisher buffer.One of the low speed one,usually runs about $30-40 and will save you tons of time and elbow grease. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#15
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Alright thanks for all the suggestions and help I ended up going with Meguire's cleaner wax that LeeH and MisterB suggested I got it after work 2 nights ago went and washed the truck then applied. All I half to say is WOW that stuff is amazing to bring my paint back to a shine I thought I was never going to get it to shine. Let me say its not show quallity and thats not what I was expecting but it blew my expectations out of the water this stuff works I will let you be the judge. Attached Images

05-03-2013, 02:50 PM	#16
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again More sorry about the first pictures being small Attached Images

05-03-2013, 02:51 PM	#17
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again More Attached Images

05-03-2013, 02:54 PM	#18
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again more. Next will be the hood Attached Images



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05-03-2013, 02:59 PM	#19
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Ok I want more pictures if this shiny beast. How about a full truck pick head to toe top to bottom. Shine on you crazy diamond! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

05-03-2013, 03:09 PM	#20
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Ok I want more pictures if this shiny beast. How about a full truck pick head to toe top to bottom. Shine on you crazy diamond! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

05-07-2013, 02:04 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-07-2013, 03:22 PM	#24
RANDAL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Posts: 396	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again a few of the hood it took me an hour to do half of it hopefully I'll finish the otherside tonight Attached Images

05-12-2013, 07:54 PM	#25
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: What to use to make the jimmy shine again i took a bottle of soft scrub to a faded truck once and it came out great after i waxed it.

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