Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

southplainsag02 · 07-14-2011, 09:07 PM

The wife and kids are going to be out of town this weekend and I want to spend the alone time detailing my truck. It has the factory original paint and I want to bring out the best shine that I can.
Two problems though...previous owners son got shoe polish on the paint and there are little flakes dried on the paint. What is the best way to get this off. The other problem is that there is some patina on the roof and a little on the fenders. If I use some kind of compound will it make this worse?
What are the best products and tools to restore old paint?

**Joesjunk** · 07-14-2011, 09:19 PM

There are two little tricks I have used on really faded original paint, one, you can wipe the truck down with lacquer thinner and it will remove the oxidation, then it will wax much easier. Or, Castrol super clean and a sponge will do the same thing. Here is what castrol super clean will do by just spraying it on the truck and washing with a sponge. BUT, both will remove some paint

**Joesjunk** · 07-14-2011, 09:19 PM

BTW, nice clean truck you have!

re1 · 07-14-2011, 09:41 PM

Make sure you post the before and after pictures when your done !!

Rochlow · 07-14-2011, 10:16 PM

Wash the truck with dish soap (dawn)
dry entire truck (air chuck to all cracks and crevis)
buffing compounds with wool pad
swirl remover with sponge pad
pre cleaner wax by hand
wax

These are some of the methods that have worked for me for the last 26 years. Products that different people like vary. I'm partial to Zymol products, but can make it work with off the shelf products too.. To do an entire car inside and out takes me roughly anywheres from 10-12 hrs depending on the color and condition of the paint.

**LockDoc** · 07-14-2011, 10:26 PM

-
Here's a thread on what I did to my truck. Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound by hand and one coat of carnuba paste wax. I need to give it another coat of wax to finish it off.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471907

If you use a buffer you better know what you are doing or you will take off way to much paint...

LockDoc

ChevLoRay · 07-14-2011, 10:26 PM

Last weekend, I watched an episode of Two Guys Garage. Fuller went to Surf City Garage in Huntington Beach, CA for the filming. One of the cars that was part of the show was a '58 Pontiac Bonneville HT. It had its' original paint, plus some patina issues...like surface rust.

One of their products was used along with a buffer and it cleaned up and looked good. I would not have believed it to be possible...and maybe there was something about the paint that they knew before hand, but the portion they did, looked really nice.

Go to www.surfcitygarage.com

SacramentoJoe · 07-14-2011, 10:58 PM

I would suggest Meguiar's products. Try to see if a No. 5 will bring back the color. If not, then go for a more aggressive cleaner product like a cleaner No. 2. These products have been great for me for cars that have enough paint to restore.

If you can salvage that paint, you'll be my hero! Even if you get some "rub-through"

Kragen and O'Rielys Auto carry the products or else check on-line.

Edit, BTW, nice paint.

54Caddy · 07-14-2011, 11:57 PM

might sound strange but my dad has a 68 we got bored one day and tried to clean some of the paint. 0 or 00 steel wool and turtle wax made it shine good. Hit it with the steel wool first then wax it the spots are still shining ahaha.

VA72C10 · 07-15-2011, 12:19 AM

Before you go too crazy, try some CLR or Lime away with a green scotchbrite pad...

How to clean off rust

Then if more is left or you want the paint to shine more....you can buff and polish and then wax it....

wild4wheels · 07-15-2011, 01:17 AM

Look at Stella Mae in the builds thread..he buffed out that paint ..plus it's awesome inspiration for ya. he sent me an email and told me what he used and how he did it, but I had to go and move and lost all my emails..figures Good Luck ..Awesome truck

southplainsag02 · 07-15-2011, 09:28 PM

LockDoc...Very nice job! That gives me hope!

I purchased meguires ultimate compound and then I am going to hit it with cleaner wax after that. Should I use another kind of wax (like a carnuba wax) after the cleaner wax? I will post before and after pictures for y'all.

72BlckButy · 07-22-2011, 06:34 PM

Great info here guys!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-27-2011, 10:27 PM

I wetsanded our 53 chevy

07-14-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
southplainsag02 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idalou, TX Posts: 20	Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? The wife and kids are going to be out of town this weekend and I want to spend the alone time detailing my truck. It has the factory original paint and I want to bring out the best shine that I can. Two problems though...previous owners son got shoe polish on the paint and there are little flakes dried on the paint. What is the best way to get this off. The other problem is that there is some patina on the roof and a little on the fenders. If I use some kind of compound will it make this worse? What are the best products and tools to restore old paint? Attached Images __________________ Cody

07-14-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? There are two little tricks I have used on really faded original paint, one, you can wipe the truck down with lacquer thinner and it will remove the oxidation, then it will wax much easier. Or, Castrol super clean and a sponge will do the same thing. Here is what castrol super clean will do by just spraying it on the truck and washing with a sponge. BUT, both will remove some paint Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-14-2011, 09:19 PM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? BTW, nice clean truck you have! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-14-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? Make sure you post the before and after pictures when your done !! __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green

07-14-2011, 10:16 PM	#5
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? Wash the truck with dish soap (dawn) dry entire truck (air chuck to all cracks and crevis) buffing compounds with wool pad swirl remover with sponge pad pre cleaner wax by hand wax These are some of the methods that have worked for me for the last 26 years. Products that different people like vary. I'm partial to Zymol products, but can make it work with off the shelf products too.. To do an entire car inside and out takes me roughly anywheres from 10-12 hrs depending on the color and condition of the paint.

07-14-2011, 10:26 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,333	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? - Here's a thread on what I did to my truck. Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound by hand and one coat of carnuba paste wax. I need to give it another coat of wax to finish it off. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471907 If you use a buffer you better know what you are doing or you will take off way to much paint... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-14-2011, 10:26 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? Last weekend, I watched an episode of Two Guys Garage. Fuller went to Surf City Garage in Huntington Beach, CA for the filming. One of the cars that was part of the show was a '58 Pontiac Bonneville HT. It had its' original paint, plus some patina issues...like surface rust. One of their products was used along with a buffer and it cleaned up and looked good. I would not have believed it to be possible...and maybe there was something about the paint that they knew before hand, but the portion they did, looked really nice. Go to www.surfcitygarage.com __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-14-2011, 10:58 PM	#8
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 383	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? I would suggest Meguiar's products. Try to see if a No. 5 will bring back the color. If not, then go for a more aggressive cleaner product like a cleaner No. 2. These products have been great for me for cars that have enough paint to restore. If you can salvage that paint, you'll be my hero! Even if you get some "rub-through" Kragen and O'Rielys Auto carry the products or else check on-line. Edit, BTW, nice paint. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 300,000 miles

07-14-2011, 11:57 PM	#9
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? might sound strange but my dad has a 68 we got bored one day and tried to clean some of the paint. 0 or 00 steel wool and turtle wax made it shine good. Hit it with the steel wool first then wax it the spots are still shining ahaha. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

07-15-2011, 12:19 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? Before you go too crazy, try some CLR or Lime away with a green scotchbrite pad... How to clean off rust Then if more is left or you want the paint to shine more....you can buff and polish and then wax it.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-15-2011, 01:17 AM	#11
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? Look at Stella Mae in the builds thread..he buffed out that paint ..plus it's awesome inspiration for ya. he sent me an email and told me what he used and how he did it, but I had to go and move and lost all my emails..figures Good Luck ..Awesome truck __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

07-15-2011, 09:28 PM	#12
southplainsag02 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idalou, TX Posts: 20	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? LockDoc...Very nice job! That gives me hope! I purchased meguires ultimate compound and then I am going to hit it with cleaner wax after that. Should I use another kind of wax (like a carnuba wax) after the cleaner wax? I will post before and after pictures for y'all. __________________ Cody

07-22-2011, 06:34 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? Great info here guys! __________________ -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)

07-27-2011, 10:27 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Detailing the original paint.....any tips??? I wetsanded our 53 chevy __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.