Old FireTruck

[1971fordcustom]

1960 Ford F-750 with 30,000 miles! I got the truck from the VOLFireDept im with+ two other trucks! The Ford was in serv at the dept a few weeks ago it has been inside all its life! Anyways I need some help with the old faded ss paint! I know wash with gc, clay, IS the M80 better then M83 for the ss? Or is there anything better? Idk but it says I can't post attachments. Or I would post a photo of my trucks!It ***** I'll be working by hand on 3 FireTrucks! Thats a lot of rubbing!All that red and chrome! GEEES Thanks!

[BillyJack]

Re: Old FireTruck

Read this article. It will tell you most everything you need to know about restoring single-stage paint.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...sationId=21363

Bill

[Murr1525]

Re: Old FireTruck

You would need to upload the pics to your gallery here, and then insert the links. Would be great to see them all.

#80 is a mild cleaner/polish for SS paints, #83 is a bit stronger for SS paints. Esp if been inside, the #80 may be all it needs. If working by hand, I might go with UC for a stronger cleaner, and then #80.

[1971fordcustom]

Re: Old FireTruck

There ya go!

www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/1960_1_.jpg

www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/Picture_409.jpg

www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/Sunnyland_17_.jpg


I'll go buy some M80 and 83. Top it off with nex2.0

[Murr1525]

Re: Old FireTruck

Looks like fun.

Might want some UC as well while out buying things, just in case. Might be a bit stronger by hand, esp for that last one. Also, may be a good idea to apply your first coat with terry cloth, to get some extra bite.

[1971fordcustom]

Re: Old FireTruck

Looks like fun.

Might want some UC as well while out buying things, just in case. Might be a bit stronger by hand, esp for that last one. Also, may be a good idea to apply your first coat with terry cloth, to get some extra bite.

I went to the store today, they did not have any M80 Or 83! They said oh they don't make it anymore! NOW WTF! thats bull! I did get some UC.

after the clay would it be the M80 Maybe 83 if that wont work use UC then go back to 80?

[Murr1525]

Re: Old FireTruck

To be quite honest, you might want to UC, then clay, then #80.

You could walk out anytime, and do a test spot to get an idea.

If it became an issue, UC then a pure polish (only oils) like DC Polish or #7 could be used.