1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

[antonio3]

Hey guys first post.. i did a few searches on non clear coat.. old paint and the such but i'm kinda lost.. People talking about wet waxes, clay bars, clorox.

I have a 1966 White chrysler newport 32k miles on it.. interior is mint as it was barley used... BUT it sat out for the past 2 years... the body is in overall pretty darn good shape. the car needs a good wash if i wet my finger and rub it hard... it's solid white just very dirty.

Where do i start? I know there is waxes and such for old cars with original paint. But i don't know what to use.

HELP!! LoL

thanks for any replies

[BillyJack]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

First step would be a thorough washing, including chasing all the dirt around the moldings and trim with a paintbrush or horsehair toothbrush-shaped tool. Next would be a lap or two with some clay to get the finish clean enough for evaluation. From there, your path taken should depend on the evaluation. A product like Swirl-X might be necessary for further cleaning and removal of fine scratches, with either Scratch-X or Ultimate Compound in areas where needed. With regard to polishing, you might want to read Mike Phillips' article on restoring single-stage paints:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44023

Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze is an excellent product to restore depth and shine to older paints, prior to waxing. I assume you're working by hand. If so, browse the "Working by hand' forum for some good discussion on various products that are more effective if you don't have the benefit of power tools. An old Newport has a lot of yardage to cover. Divide the car up, and work on individual panels. By performing multiple steps on smaller areas you'll tend to maintain focus and stay motivated as you see the improvement.

Bill

[antonio3]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

I'll check out those threads and thanks for reminder on doing it one section at a time!! i'll have a few questions in a little bit... i just found a small rust spot by rear window... shoot!

I do have a buffer available to me as i just started to use it on my daily driver.. but i'm def no pro with it only used it twice so far. Thanks for the quick reply and i'll prob have more questions shortly... are these products available at pep boys/autozone type places?

[Aeolis]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

Im about to start cleaning the 66 chevelle so this thread is relevant to my interests.

[antonio3]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

that thread that BillyJack Posted is actually EXACTLY what i needed.. i just read through Mike Phillips Write up and it's dead on what i needed to read. Now i just need to find out who sells the clay.. PepBoys? AutoZone? Advance?

[BillyJack]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

You can buy clay just about anywhere-virtually any parts stores as well as chain stores such as K-Mart, Walmart etc. Just remember to have some spray detailer available as a lube if you don't buy a kit.

Bill

[BillyJack]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

BTW, here's a few 50/50 pics of Mike's process on the roof of my El Camino.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15788843@N05/4815251469/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15788843@N05/4815247417/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15788843@N05/4815867370/

Bill

[antonio3]

Re: 1966 chrysler - where to start!!?

In his article he doesn't use any compound but uses several coats of showcar glaze #7, as to be less abrasive on the paint... 5+ coats f #7 to get oxidation out and I completely understand the article is focused on non-abrasive specifically. But the part lazy in me says why not consider a compound as this paint is pretty dirty anyway, maybee one coat compound or am i just thinking of cutting the corner a little to much... and 2-3 coats of the #7? or just follow the article because i really don't know what i'm doing anyway LoL

Wow just saw pics.. day and night.. maybee i'll just follow his instructions LoL