Six days of polishing "The General's B25"

Superior Shine · Mar 7th, 2009, 08:56 PM

I had the opportunity recently to polish a historically significant artifact of American history! I was trusted to shine a WW2 B25 Mitchell medium bomber.

She had been polished sometime in the 80s but had faded somewhat. She had also been stored outside for a awhile and the elements did a number on her.

She now has a home to sleep in and the new owner wanted her to SHINE!

Carfire · Mar 7th, 2009, 08:59 PM

What a Big Job!!!
Can Not Wait to See More Shots!!
I Can Not Imagine Doing anything Bigger than an RV

Megafast13 · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:05 PM

No You didn't. Man that is going to be a challenge

Mark Kleis · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:06 PM

Man I wish my schedule would have allowed for me to take part in this

Superior Shine · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:07 PM

I assembled a crew that collectively had over 100 years of polish experience. She would be in good hands.

Polishing aluminum is dirty work. And polishing upside down and at odd angles is hard on the body. I am proud of my crew as they held tough and did a great job.

Superior Shine · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:11 PM

We polished HARDCORE for five days straight!

Superior Shine · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:16 PM

For awhile it seemed like we weren't getting anywhere. Everything was covered in black, body was hurting, the whine of the buffers was deafining ................ but slowly she gave us some shine, then some more. She was coming back to her former glory.

Carfire · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:21 PM

Looks Great!!
Now She Reflects!!
How Many Pads Did You Use?
How Many Buffers Did You Use or Break?
Huge Improvement!!
Nice Work Joe!!

Superior Shine · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Guess who stopped in to lend a hand? Anybody recognize this guy?

Newport Viper · Mar 7th, 2009, 09:27 PM

OMG that's incredible!

Mar 7th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#1
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 4,219 Rep Power: 190	Six days of polishing "The General's B25" I had the opportunity recently to polish a historically significant artifact of American history! I was trusted to shine a WW2 B25 Mitchell medium bomber. She had been polished sometime in the 80s but had faded somewhat. She had also been stored outside for a awhile and the elements did a number on her. She now has a home to sleep in and the new owner wanted her to SHINE! __________________ . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Mar 7th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Carfire Fire Dept. Detailer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ozaukee County ,Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 2,800 Rep Power: 32	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" What a Big Job!!! Can Not Wait to See More Shots!! I Can Not Imagine Doing anything Bigger than an RV __________________ Joel Rejuvenation Auto Detailing "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!" '99 F-150 '02 Town and Country

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#3
Megafast13 HID Guru Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 17 Posts: 1,673 Rep Power: 24	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" No You didn't. Man that is going to be a challenge __________________ Matt MQM DETAILING

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:06 PM	#4
Mark Kleis Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 3,540 Rep Power: 129	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" Man I wish my schedule would have allowed for me to take part in this __________________ I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM or e-mail me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis, Lumadar@gmail.com Follow my automotive journalism at LeftLaneNews.com My ride: 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, 5 Speed, Bright Red, Roush+SVT exterior conversion, Saleen suspension/lowering kit, OZ Racing 17s, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Borla SS Exhaust, Custom Intake, Custom fiberglass doors, Suede Interior, Color Matched Red Ford ovals, Jl 1000/1, JL 450/4, (2) DIYMA 12s, Dayton/SEAS speakers/tweeters, Alpine IVA-W200 LCD, Alpine PXA-H701, Alpine TUA-T500HD

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#5
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 4,219 Rep Power: 190	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" I assembled a crew that collectively had over 100 years of polish experience. She would be in good hands. Polishing aluminum is dirty work. And polishing upside down and at odd angles is hard on the body. I am proud of my crew as they held tough and did a great job. __________________ . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#6
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 4,219 Rep Power: 190	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" We polished HARDCORE for five days straight! __________________ . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#7
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 4,219 Rep Power: 190	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" For awhile it seemed like we weren't getting anywhere. Everything was covered in black, body was hurting, the whine of the buffers was deafining ................ but slowly she gave us some shine, then some more. She was coming back to her former glory. __________________ . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:21 PM	#8
Carfire Fire Dept. Detailer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ozaukee County ,Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 2,800 Rep Power: 32	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" Looks Great!! Now She Reflects!! How Many Pads Did You Use? How Many Buffers Did You Use or Break? Huge Improvement!! Nice Work Joe!! __________________ Joel Rejuvenation Auto Detailing "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!" '99 F-150 '02 Town and Country

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#9
Superior Shine I am the paint whisperer. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covina / Los Angeles Posts: 4,219 Rep Power: 190	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" Guess who stopped in to lend a hand? Anybody recognize this guy? __________________ . “Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.”

Mar 7th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#10
Newport Viper Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 690 Rep Power: 13	Re: Six days of polishing "the generals b25" OMG that's incredible! __________________ SRT-10 Silver

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