I posted a thread in the professional detailers section about the new business I just started. My dad gave one of my cards to someone at work, who collects classic cars. The guy seemed very inetersted, since I could detail the car in their work parking lot and then he can go straight to a car show after work. However, we're talking like 50's cars here, and I'm used to new cars... I'm sure they're probably not original paint, but are there any special considerations that I need to take into effect before working on classic cars?? Thanks!
Special concerns when detailing classic cars?
- Thread starter TechSol
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don't scratch them? 
really, while i am not a pro detailer, i think you should approach them like any other car. make that, like their *your* car. it probably wouldn't hurt to find out from the owner what kind of paint (original or not), and test them to see how hard the paint is.
hope this helps. and good luck, i'd love to see some pictures! :wavey
really, while i am not a pro detailer, i think you should approach them like any other car. make that, like their *your* car. it probably wouldn't hurt to find out from the owner what kind of paint (original or not), and test them to see how hard the paint is.hope this helps. and good luck, i'd love to see some pictures! :wavey
Accumulator
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If they have original paint, take it *very* easy on them as a) that paint's already been through decades of who-knows-what and b) it's only original once. Those are *not* the cars to work and work until all the imperfections (and all the paint) are gone.
Older ss takes a little different approach than "modern" paints, and it really will "soak up" glazes.
The repainted ones might be ss or b/c. You'll have to treat each car on a case-by-case basis.
Ask the owners what's' been done to these old-timers before you agree to do anything, let alone actually work on them. Don't try anything you're not *very* sure of (that's the process, the products, and your abilities).
Older ss takes a little different approach than "modern" paints, and it really will "soak up" glazes.
The repainted ones might be ss or b/c. You'll have to treat each car on a case-by-case basis.
Ask the owners what's' been done to these old-timers before you agree to do anything, let alone actually work on them. Don't try anything you're not *very* sure of (that's the process, the products, and your abilities).
imported_mirrorfinishman
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With regard to polishing and waxing classic cars, the best advice would be to always use the least aggressive methods first.
imported_Aurora40
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Do you have insurance?