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    New member with distressed cars!

    Hello,

    My name is Bret and I am the proud owner of two cars that are in dire need of some TLC. I can handle most of the mechanical & electrical issues myself but I am not a body & paint guy.

    The two cars in question are;

    My 1978 Porsche 928 (the Shark)


    And my 1978 MGB Roadster


    I'm willing to learn and am considering purchasing a Porter Cable 7424 to cure some of the minor oxidation and swearl marks so I can enjoy my cars until I decide if I'm going to re-spray the entire bodies of my cars or just do partial re-sprays.

    Anyway several folks tell me that the Porter Cable polisher/buffer it the way to go and a friend of mine on another forum recommended that I attend one of the training sessions to learn how to use it.

    That said I look forward to learning and tapping the folks here for help.

    Thanks,
    Bret
    Bret M. Duff
    Poway, CA
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    Re: New member with distressed cars!

    to MOL, Bret and neighbor, I live in Scripps Ranch...

    Read through these links, they should help you greatly with the Porter Cable...

    List O' Links
    Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway.

    This is your life. Choose to live it to the fullest.

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    • #3
      Re: New member with distressed cars!

      Welcome to MOL!

      Yes, check out the list of links lilblkblt04 posted, you'll learn a lot. The PC7424/G100 is an excellent and worthwhile tool but proper technique is critical to get results. Attending a Meguiar's Saturday Clinic or a Thursday Night Open Garage would be a great idea to as there is no substitute for hands on training.
      Michael Stoops
      Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

      Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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      • #4
        Re: New member with distressed cars!

        from those pictures.... your car doesnt look like it needs a repaint..... you can probably fix it all with a PC and some 80.... repaint should always be your last option....

        get the PC, a few W8006 pads, a bottle of 80, a bottle of 83, a bottle of 7

        and if you dont have it already.... car wash soap(DC, gold class, nxt all are good imo...never use soap not intended for cars), wash mitt, clay, NXT tech wax, a lot of microfiber towels.....

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        • #5
          Re: New member with distressed cars!

          Yeah, your 928 looks pretty good for not having a respray yet!!! You should be proud that it was preserved - my 73' 911 was covered with rust when we started and it's only five years older.

          Anyways, a PC is a very good investment that can really bring out the best in the two cars.

          By the way, I've never seen those rims on a 928. I've never thought of that swap, but they look great!

          Good luck
          Chris
          Dasher Detailing Services

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          • #6
            Re: New member with distressed cars!

            Thanks for the warm welcome folks,

            But yes, while my cars look good - the photos are a bit deceiving. They both look great from 10-15ft away but up close they're in need of some help.

            I'll start screening the previous posts and post questions as they come up.

            Thanks again,
            Bret
            Bret M. Duff
            Poway, CA

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            • #7
              Re: New member with distressed cars!

              Bret, to mol. You have two good looking cars there. read the links provided andlearn the proper technique for the g100 and you will be well on you way to having a show car shine.
              quality creates its own demand

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