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11-29-2009, 04:14 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
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[ QUOTE ] The detail took about 15 hours. [/ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Andy, buddy, you must not be into detailing. Or maybe you are but you don't strive for the level of perfection found here. This is not some base-clear job. 15 yr old single stage paint that is sun burnt to the point of cracking. You'd be hard pressed to find a single scratch, swirl or hologram on this car. Anything short of 12-15 hours is rushing.
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11-29-2009, 06:28 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
ummmm, SOS pads on the convertible roof ... really?
I had a nasty looking soiled white convertible roof (old but decent still) that I used whitewall cleaner on (NOT Wesley's, it was a paste applied with water and a scrub brush), not as abrasive as a brillo/SOS pad (which is basically steel wool) Plus all those damn metal particles go everywhere and you end up with rust spots wherever they end up ... just a tip
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11-29-2009, 07:37 PM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
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Andy, buddy, you must not be into detailing. [ QUOTE ] you spent 15 hours buffing on an old enamel paint job,,scrubbed on a convertible roof with a frigging SOS pad,and i dont know about detaling?lmao :
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11-30-2009, 12:56 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
I really like the muscular-looking black-wall BFG's and even the hubcaps are kinda nice looking, being a little more attractive than your average Buick hubcap. I think the car turned out nice! I guess you could say that I spend a lot more time under the hood and laying under my cars than clay-barring and those kind of things. I've always been a Turtle Zip Wash (wax-in-the-car-wash-soap) kind of guy! I've tried everything and that particular product works great for me.
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11-30-2009, 02:30 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
The car looks great Dan! Keep up the good work.
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11-30-2009, 03:26 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
The owner's husband saw the car today and was thrilled with the outcome! He said the car has not looked this good in 15 years. We have some parts to locate, some more to swap, and then the brakes will get some much needed attention.
Thanks for the kind words Jim, Mark, Jim and Jacquie! Much appreciated coming from you four! -Dan  
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11-30-2009, 05:19 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
You do great work. Looks night and day!
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11-30-2009, 06:04 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
Dan,
When can you drive to Boston and help me with my original paint Buick?  The car looks great and your efforts really show in the outcome. Must feel great also to be able to keep the car on the road and in the use of the original owner!
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11-30-2009, 06:12 AM
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Re: Helping a neglected '72 Skylark
Looks great!
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