'67 Chevelle SS Convertible, extensive exterior detail - Rasky's Auto Detailing

[RaskyR1]

This car went through a thorough body off restoration about 2 years ago and the owner of the vehicle has been in contact with me for about a year now. He had originally found me through the DI blog and was inquiring on how to tackle some issues he was having with water spots on the new paint as well as some etching on his high polished aluminum wheels. I had given his some advice which had helped, but he still wasn't seeing the results he had hoped for. Since it was late in the summer when we last spoke and unfortunately my busy schedule would not allow for me to take the car on anyway, we had decide to wait until this year to do the car. During that time the owner had sourced another (closer) detailer to remove the water spots and when he called me a few weeks ago he just wanting to get it freshened up a bit and have the wheels taken care of. After evaluating the car though it was clear there was much more work to be done then the owner had thought.

Car as it arrived...looks good out of the light and the color does hide things well.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0294.jpg

Wheels
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0295.jpg

Close up shows etching from an improper cleaner being used....once.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0296.jpg

All emblems were removed for two reasons, to remove all the wax/compound from "the other" detailer, and to ensure all swirls/scratches are fully removed around and under them.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0317.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0322.jpg

There were actually several areas where the other detailer left behind his signature...

Wheel well trim...these were loosened to help get the wax/compound out.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120706-DSC_0386.jpg

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http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120706-DSC_0378.jpg

Emblems themselves had compound in them...these were NEW after the car had been painted and wet sanded!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0399.jpg

All taped up and top protected.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0337.jpg


Holograms were over the entire car from either the body shop of the other detailer.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0329.jpg

One of several test spots...holograms removed but pig tails were then revealed....
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0344.jpg

The entire car had lots of deep pig tails through the paint from when the body shop had originally wet sanded it. The paint has since hardened, very hard actually, and their removal was difficult and time consuming. Several areas still had visible sanding marks too...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120705-DSC_0359.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120705-DSC_0358.jpg

After making two passes with M101 on the rotary with a wool pad, it was clear this paint was VERY hard and I actually ended up wet sanding these areas with 3000 grit to help with their removal.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120705-DSC_0360.jpg

Even after wet sanding it still took multiple passes with M101 and a wool pad, but I was able to remove close to 99% of the defects.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0401.jpg

Many of the edges had sanding marks remaining....
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0349.jpg

after
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0352.jpg

Carefully removing more sanding marks near the edge with a 3" MF pad.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120705-DSC_0370.jpg

There was a deep scratch above the trunk which easily caught my finger nail
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0356.jpg

Improved but not removed....I'm sure I could have pushed it further but it simply was not worth the risk of a strike though and I had no idea how much clear was used or that remained.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120704-DSC_0357.jpg

Raised car to clean wheel wells and to polish wheels
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120706-DSC_0391.jpg

before
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120706-DSC_0390.jpg

After
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0394.jpg

Etched wheel after polishing with Blackfire and Meguiar's aluminum polishes.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0397.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0398.jpg

We had 100 degree temps the entire time I was working on the car so I hung towels to keep sunlight out...my A/C is way undersized for the garage but it still kept temps around 78 degrees. Here is the car complete as I left for the day...I arranged for the owner to take the car to a local park for better pics the next day. :)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0402.jpg

[RaskyR1]

Finished pics
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0615.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0626.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0605.jpg

I picked up a Circular Polarized Filter to try out as it's supposed to help reduce glare and many pros photographers seem to recommend them for shooting cars....not sure if I like it or not but I'l play around with it more. The pic before is about the same shot without the filter.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0633.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0638.jpg

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Love his plates! the SS in MUSSCLE almost lines up with the emblems. ;)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0738.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0692.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0695.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0700.jpg

I love the cloud reflections in these next ones. :)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0710.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0713.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0725.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0728.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0743.jpg

My first attempt at panning
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0789.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0817.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0824.jpg

Not the best light for an engine pic...I just wiped the engine bay down and polished the chrome.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0837.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/1967%20Chevelle%20SS%20Convertible/20120707-DSC_0844.jpg


Thanks for looking!

Rasky

[Andy M.]

WOW!!! Beautiful work on a really beautiful car!:drool1

[PursuitSE]

Gorgeous car. Very nice work !

[Marc08EX]

Top notch work to compliment such a beautiful car. GREAT WORK, Chad as always!

I like the license plate.

[theeng]

Great work as always! I love those wheels, nice work with those.

[RaskyR1]

WOW!!! Beautiful work on a really beautiful car!:drool1

Thanks Andy!



Gorgeous car. Very nice work !

Thanks!


Top notch work to compliment such a beautiful car. GREAT WORK, Chad as always!

I like the license plate.

Thanks buddy! :)



Great work as always! I love those wheels, nice work with those.

Thank you! I love the looks of those wheels but hate polished aluminum....worse then having a black car IMO! ;)

[aris]

Awesome work

[BillE]

Great job Chad!

If there is anything I miss about the older vehicles (other than Big Block Power) is being able to take the various badges off.

I hear ya about the 100* stuff, that was a tad miserable.

Bill

[greg0303]

Beautiful work, Chad. :doublethumbsup2

[Michael Stoops]

Nice work, Chad, as always!

[RaskyR1]

Awesome work

Thanks Aris!



Great job Chad!

If there is anything I miss about the older vehicles (other than Big Block Power) is being able to take the various badges off.

I hear ya about the 100* stuff, that was a tad miserable.

Bill

Thanks Bill! I agree with the emblems too. ;)



Beautiful work, Chad. :doublethumbsup2

Thanks Greg!



Nice work, Chad, as always!

Thanks Mike! :)


Hey, I'm going to be in Irvine again next week for work. I don't have a rental car this time but if I can find a way to get there I may stop in for the TNOG. ;)

[c5errr]

now thats a ((show car))

[97 Supra]

damn that thing is beautiful good work