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I have been asked to get a 67 Rolls Royce ready to go to auction. This my first request of its kind. I humbally ask for any advice anyone can give to make sure my boss is happy with the work. Pics of it are on page two in my pic file. Was repainted fifteen years ago. Interior is all original, and showing wear. If ANYONE would know, its you guys. I value your input.
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Re: Detailing a car for auction.
Tell me about the condition of the vehicle, the time you have to work on it, your working environment, your tools and equipment, the products you have on hand, your experience and your "bosses" expectations. -
Re: Detailing a car for auction.
The cars exterior is in wonderful shape. No cutting needed. The chrome is a bit scratched, and in need of polishing. The leather is original, stiff, and cracked. There is a staine on the fabric covering the back window deck. Thats really about it. When a car goes on display at auction, what are some of the things that make it stand out other than a show car shine on the paint? I use a PC 7424 for waxing, a Makita 9227 for cutting. Lake country orange, white, blue, and red pads. M105 and 205. Meguiar's fine, and med cut cleaners. Wax of choice is the Tech 2.0. All are used in a climate controled invironment where the cars are stored. The boss said "detail the s**t out of it". Since its going to auction, I can only assume he wants the finest job available. I will start tomorrow, and have till Wednesday.Comment
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Re: Detailing a car for auction.
First off you need to determine if the repaint was a single stage or a 2 step.
If it is single stage, you can pass on the Makita, 105, 205 and go straight to this link for all your information
Check out this post http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44023
Its one of my favorite go-to links. This will give you a ton of information right from the pro himself.
The Most important thing to remember about a Single Stage Antique Paint Job (as pointed out i the article)
Let us know and take some pics since this will be a very rare detail. As you will read, its all about #7The problems with restoring antique and original paint
Single stage paints are prone to oxidation
Single stage paints are thin
Single stage paints are fragile
Single stage paints are softComment
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Re: Detailing a car for auction.
Can't wait for picsComment
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Work is done, and pics are up. The no.7 worked wonders! She goes on the auction block Friday here in Kansas City. The preassure was on since its going to be televised. Thanks for all the input!Comment
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Re: Detailing a car for auction.
Where in KC is the auction block and what is the event?
"fishing for swirls in a sea of black"
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DavidComment
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Re: Detailing a car for auction.
Its the Mecum Auction at Bartle Hall. Can't wait to see it.Comment
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Re: Detailing a car for auction.
Great! So it was a single stage. Glad #7 did the trick.
BTW, where are the pictures???!!?!!?!!Comment
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She didn't meet her 20k reserve. Going to be around a bit longer. Im thrilled.Comment
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