12 hours of hardcore polishing..... now we have a Superior Shine.

[Superior Shine]

It has been awhile since I have done a write up on a car.



Thought it would be fun to go back to my roots.





I was called by a guy that had a 67 El Camino. I was told the paint , "looks pretty good" and "wasn't that bad."



When you first see the El Camino you would think he was correct. Upon closer examination we see the real condition.

After it was washed it was moved into my garage.



Plenty of swirls, plenty of scratches.

 

[Superior Shine]

Here is the obligatory "look how dirty my clay is getting" shot.

Many of the scratches were plenty deep. After I check paint thickness I spot sanded as needed.

 

[Superior Shine]

After a little masking to help facilitate clean up I went to it with a rotary buffer and wool pads.

After about 12 hours of work it was late. The sun had long retired for the day. I'd have to wait until the next day to inspect the work in full sun.

He is the finish as seen under the dual xenon light.

 

[Superior Shine]

The following day was a beautiful sunny day. The perfect day to enjoy the re-newed shine on the 67!!

 

[az57chevy]

Good job. Especially enjoyed before and afters in the same lighting

 

[H.E.D]

Awesome results. I like how the blue paint is just flawless.:xyxthumbs

 

[Superior Shine]

Good job. Especially enjoyed before and afters in the same lighting

Thank you. Did you spot the tail end of my car in the last pic??

Awesome results. I like how the blue paint is just flawless.:xyxthumbs

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[imported_bigfoot1]

Maestro! Nice work!

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Joe, what is that, some fine-line blue masking tape that you have on the edges and fender crease in that one pic?

 

[Greg Nichols]

Looking outstanding JOE!



What kind of lighting do yo have in that garage?



Cheers,

GREG

 

[Jason M]

What no shots of you washing the car? Come on Joe



Looks great by the way!

 

[MarcHarris]

looks fantastic! Great work!

 

[Superior Shine]

Maestro! Nice work!

Thank you

Joe, what is that, some fine-line blue masking tape that you have on the edges and fender crease in that one pic?

Yes, better safe than sorry.

Looking outstanding JOE!



What kind of lighting do yo have in that garage?





Cheers,

GREG

Florescent lights.

What no shots of you washing the car? Come on Joe



Looks great by the way!

I do but I washed the car while wearing my thing bikini. Still want pics?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Yes, better safe than sorry.

I absolutely agree, I was just curious what kind of tape that thin would stand up to a rotary/wool.

 

[Superior Shine]

Its the expensive 3M blue plastic stuff.

 

[Greg Nichols]

I guess the lights are just standard t12 ? Seems like its very well lit in your man cave!



GREG

 

[Apollo_Auto]

Nice Joe and a wicked car to boot! That's a hell of a trailer you've got there, too! What's that, a horse trailer?

 

[sacky zg]

Great job and great car!!!

 

[Barry Theal]

Joe very nice indeed. Its nice to see you back over here on autopia. I noticed you been posting more. We always need guys with your exsperiance here. great job on the elcamino. car looks stunning.

 

[Pats300zx]

Outstanding work Joe. What a classic...