old school rub out?

Superior Shine · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:03 PM

I decided to polish out a part of an old school hood that was painted in laquer in the early 60s. I would have polished the entire hood but about half had undercoating overspray on it.

I bought a polisher that I guess was made in the 50s. A wool pad with a leather backing was tied (yep, tied) to a rubber backing plate.

My plan of attack included using a mixture of corn starch and water to deep clean the paint, (I have heard for years thats how it was done in the "good ol' days") -- a couple of applications of classic (might be from the 50s also) mirrior glaze #7 out of an original glass bottle and a coat of mirrior glaze wax dated to be from about the 60s (I think)

Superior Shine · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:12 PM

I started with a mixture of corn starch and water. It was a weird mix. I adjusted the ratio and came up with just about right mix to get a watery paste on the hood. The polisher runs at about 1000rpm (my guess) and is very easy to use.

The corn starch mix would dry quickly while being buffed and would powder up something feirce but it worked!!!

I followed that with a few applications of #7. I used a soft cotton towel to apply and remove the product.

That was followed with the old paste wax. It was the first time I opened the can and the product looked and worked fine.

I put on one coat followed by a second once that first coat was removed.

Superior Shine · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:15 PM

WOW, IT WORKS!!

Look at these pics!

A few more passes with corn starch would have cleaned the finish a little better as I pulled a little bit of the green from the finish when I waxed it but not too bad.

Superior Shine · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:19 PM

Neat little machine. It is roughly the size of a G100/PC.

I had to put a new cord on it and a disassembled the switch to clean the connections. I works like a charm and is VERY easy to use. I really enjoyed polishing with it.

The threads on it will not take buff pads and backing plates that are common now but I am sure an adapter can be found.

rusty bumper · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:30 PM

Great writeup Joe.....The hood looks good for the tools you had to use.

But what happened to the kerosene?......I thought it was supposed to be used too.

Superior Shine · Sep 25th, 2005, 05:36 PM

kerosene would have given the corn starch more rubbing time without drying out so fast. I had some and would use it if I had a whole car to do but the part I was polishing out looked OK without it.

Jbirk · Sep 25th, 2005, 06:11 PM

It turned out great Joe, and you did a good safety thing by putting in a new cord

Did you do all of the hood or only half of it?

If you did only half, it would be awsome if you use the latest and greatest tools and Meguiar's products.

I would like to see the difference.

Superior Shine · Sep 25th, 2005, 06:27 PM

I have had that hood laying around for years. My plan is to strip it and custom flame it and hang it on the wall.

Being that it has been around my garage for so long it has alot of overspray from various projects and would be a major amount of work to polish out completely.

gb387 · Sep 25th, 2005, 06:27 PM

Looks great... I looked at the photos in the gallery and didn't realize there was a write up... looks great and looks like fun!

I like Jbirk's idea of comparing today's products. Although not totally fair as the products you used are old and may not be working at their fullest but still an interesting idea.

Murr1525 · Sep 25th, 2005, 06:39 PM

Looks good.. Now you can really scare your customers with that process.

That polisher might look good after a little Nxt metal polish.

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:03 PM	#1
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 187	old school rub out? I decided to polish out a part of an old school hood that was painted in laquer in the early 60s. I would have polished the entire hood but about half had undercoating overspray on it. I bought a polisher that I guess was made in the 50s. A wool pad with a leather backing was tied (yep, tied) to a rubber backing plate. My plan of attack included using a mixture of corn starch and water to deep clean the paint, (I have heard for years thats how it was done in the "good ol' days") -- a couple of applications of classic (might be from the 50s also) mirrior glaze #7 out of an original glass bottle and a coat of mirrior glaze wax dated to be from about the 60s (I think) __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:12 PM	#2
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 187	I started with a mixture of corn starch and water. It was a weird mix. I adjusted the ratio and came up with just about right mix to get a watery paste on the hood. The polisher runs at about 1000rpm (my guess) and is very easy to use. The corn starch mix would dry quickly while being buffed and would powder up something feirce but it worked!!! I followed that with a few applications of #7. I used a soft cotton towel to apply and remove the product. That was followed with the old paste wax. It was the first time I opened the can and the product looked and worked fine. I put on one coat followed by a second once that first coat was removed. __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:15 PM	#3
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 187	WOW, IT WORKS!! Look at these pics! A few more passes with corn starch would have cleaned the finish a little better as I pulled a little bit of the green from the finish when I waxed it but not too bad. __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:19 PM	#4
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 187	Neat little machine. It is roughly the size of a G100/PC. I had to put a new cord on it and a disassembled the switch to clean the connections. I works like a charm and is VERY easy to use. I really enjoyed polishing with it. The threads on it will not take buff pads and backing plates that are common now but I am sure an adapter can be found. __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:30 PM	#5
rusty bumper Pray for our country Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 3,605 Rep Power: 77	Great writeup Joe.....The hood looks good for the tools you had to use. But what happened to the kerosene?......I thought it was supposed to be used too. __________________ r. b. "In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

Sep 25th, 2005, 05:36 PM	#6
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 187	kerosene would have given the corn starch more rubbing time without drying out so fast. I had some and would use it if I had a whole car to do but the part I was polishing out looked OK without it. __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Sep 25th, 2005, 06:11 PM	#7
Jbirk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 421 Rep Power: 9	It turned out great Joe, and you did a good safety thing by putting in a new cord Did you do all of the hood or only half of it? If you did only half, it would be awsome if you use the latest and greatest tools and Meguiar's products. I would like to see the difference.

Sep 25th, 2005, 06:27 PM	#8
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 187	I have had that hood laying around for years. My plan is to strip it and custom flame it and hang it on the wall. Being that it has been around my garage for so long it has alot of overspray from various projects and would be a major amount of work to polish out completely. __________________ . . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Sep 25th, 2005, 06:27 PM	#9
gb387 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Age: 30 Posts: 5,700 Rep Power: 67	Looks great... I looked at the photos in the gallery and didn't realize there was a write up... looks great and looks like fun! I like Jbirk's idea of comparing today's products. Although not totally fair as the products you used are old and may not be working at their fullest but still an interesting idea. __________________ Brandon 2007 Black Chevy Avalanche My Albums: Avalanche Meguiars Online Acronyms - Meguiars Product List....

Sep 25th, 2005, 06:39 PM	#10
Murr1525 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 29 Posts: 10,653 Rep Power: 141	Looks good.. Now you can really scare your customers with that process. That polisher might look good after a little Nxt metal polish.

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