Haven't done this yet other than when I bought it and it was in the wrong thread, so here is some updated pics on what this car looks like then and now. Don't have much in money right now so all I can really do is a few things here and there. Since cleaning it doesn't cost me anything (other than electricity) it got a major scrubbing. Enjoy.
Brian
Here is some nasty before pics......
more befores..........
Here are the delicious afters.......
Thanks go out to all who contributed to this car's improvement.
Thanks Chuck W
Thanks Perfordmance
Thanks Carl
And anyone I missed.
When the car starts to get its restore, I will add pics to this thread.
Brian
VERY nice Brian ;)
What polisher do you use, the PC?
Looking good Brian, it's cleaning up very nicely. :headbang:
Brent
:cougarsmily:
Looks good Brian.
I might have a "proper" driver mirror as my 84 XR-7 was the same color. I'm pretty sure I took them off the car before it was sped.
atariman- Looks good so far can't wait to see your (cat). When it's done and you know in your mind that restoring the car takes alot of time and sweat out of yourself. LOL
Ive never seen haze polish out of clear like that. That looks NICE! Needs some different wheels, and Cougar mudflaps, not TBird. That is in great condition.
Thanks for the compliments guys!
In order to get the hase out, I used a real aggressive 3m super duty rubbing compound, then finished it up with some run of the mill napa garabage called TECnique finishing glaze, then just some wax. Oh, and a electric buffer with a variable speed selection. Doesn't take long and junk you didn't think would come out, came right out.
Well, chalk me up for that tailight and the mirror. Carl gave me his passenger mirror just so I could make them match, but I would rather have the non-chrome originals back on the myself.
Oh yeah, I took off those mudflaps because they were T-bird and they were all broke and twisted. Different rims? When it gets restored, I will change them too. Hopefully I can win the lottery without playing soon and start restoring this beast.
Brian
lol
Brian, I meant what polisher do you use? :hick: I have the Porter-Cable (PC) 7424. I did the 6.5" counterweight mod to use the bigger pads (Lake Country).
As far as liquids go, I use a bunch of stuff, all high-end. The 3M is good stuff for that kind of heavy work.
The paint looks Great :cheers: :cheers:
VERY nice work. I love it.
oooOOOOOOOoooooh. LOLOLOLOL:hick: I don't know. I got it from Harbor Freight. Just some cheapo.
Thanks guys. I even waxed the many dents that it has. Kinda hides them better.:D