SpeedFreak Detailed: 1932 Ford 3 window HOT ROD full restoration detail/correction

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speedfreak81

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The owner of this beauty also owns the '57 Corvette and '41 Willy's I've posted. This is the third car in his large stable I've gotten my hands on, hopefully more will follow. It's an honor to help preserve such pristine examples of american automotive history! This car was built quite a long time ago, and the 20+ year old paint was badly scratched, swirled, and was full of these milky stains all over the roof. There were also rock chips on the rear fenders, so my shop mate Chris@ CAS Design repainted and sanded them, then I cleaned them up with the buffer. This client has high expectations for his cars, and as such gives me free reign to take whatever time and measures necessary. Without further adieu, I present the full restoration on this classic 1932 Ford 3 window coupe!!
 
 
Products used 
 
  • CG Citrus Wash
  • Clay Magic blue clay
  • DoDo Juice Born Slippery clay lube
  • Meguiar's Unigrit 2000 grit sand paper
  • Meguiar's Unigrit 3000 grit sand paper
  • Meguiar's M105 on HD Black wool pad via Rupes LHR21
  • Meguiar's M105 on LC PFW pad via Rupes LHR21
  • Menzerna SF4000 on LC CCS White pad via Rupes LHR21
  • Menzerna SF4500 on LC CCS Grey pad via Rupes LHR21
  • HD Poxy sealant
  • Adam's Super VRT tire dressing
  • Sonax glass cleaner
  • Optimum metal polish
 
 
Staining all over the roof
 
 

DSC_0396 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0392 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 
Various swirling and RIDs
 
 
 

DSC_0394 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

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The finish on the trunk was severely degraded, and needed a lot of attention!
 
 

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The cowl area needed a full wetsand
 
 

DSC_0409 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
Tackling the trunk area first. 50/50s
 
 

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DSC_0416 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 
Roof 50/50, peeling back 20+ years of life!
 
 

DSC_0418 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
Front fenders 50/50
 
 

DSC_0426 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0427 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
Rear fenders in the booth for primer/paint
 
 

wetsand1 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

wetsand2 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
Shop pup Dusen supervising the progress
 
 

wetsand3 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
Chris spot sanding on the rear end while the fenders were off
 
 

wetsand by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
After sanding, ready for compound
 
 

DSC_0428 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 

wetsand4 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
after compound
 
 

DSC_0430 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0429 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
Working on the running boards. The pictures do their condition no justice, they were HAMMERED.
 
 

DSC_0425 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0420 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
The car came out so well Chris, the client, and I decided to take it to the local Cars & Coffee in Great Falls, VA.
 
 
 

DSC_0445 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

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DSC_0442 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0439 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0438 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0437 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0436 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0435 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0434 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0433 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0432 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0465 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0456 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0461 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0457 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0458 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 

DSC_0453 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0449 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0450 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 

DSC_0448 by SpeedFreak81, on Flickr
 
 
 
 
Thanks for looking!
 
 
Brian
www.speedfreakdetailing.com
 
Thomas Dekany said:
One of your best!!! What a detail!!!  Look into Meg's 101/100. Better than 105.
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Thanks Thomas! I've been meaning to try the 101 but haven't yet, and it's so expensive! What is your preference between the 100 or 101, what differences do you notice between the two?
 
First, with all these details, you CAN afford 101. Superior to 105 otherwise. Less dust, easier to clean up. Even 100 is better than 105. Even less dust and at least to my eyes, more wet looking, kind of like HD CUT. #100 is $24.95
 
Thomas Dekany said:
First, with all these details, you CAN afford 101. Superior to 105 otherwise. Less dust, easier to clean up. Even 100 is better than 105. Even less dust and at least to my eyes, more wet looking, kind of like HD CUT. #100 is $24.95
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So I caved, bought a bottle of M101, hopefully will try it out soon!
 
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