Junk 1968 Nova SS

[DCRANER]

Hey all, ready to polish the Nova. Have not done more than Detail Spray and Americana over the last 4 or 5 years. Figure it's time to polish for a little better finish.

 

I did the Strip Wash. I am wondering if I really need to clay. Hard to see from pictures but no scratches, maybe small swirl here and there. So, thinking of just doing the white pad and Finishing Polish. Then Americana.

 

Thoughts?

[8675309'SS]

Nice wheels. What does the baggy test tell you?

[BrianT]

I'd hate to be the one to tell you this, but the paint is shot! It needs A LOT of work and I'll offer to take it off your hands!!

 

I agree, Use a plastic bag to test the surface to see if you feel anything. If you feel little bumps clay it, if not, do what you've been doing and enjoy the Nova!!

[DCRANER]

Surface smooth as silk. Thinking of just Finishing Polish to give a little more depth in color. Maybe the blue by hand also? Then Americana.

 

Original dog dish wheels with wide ovals.

 

So, final suggestions for polishing?

[DCRANER]

Well, I lied, a few areas have a very slight grit feel with the plastic bag, so I will clay.

 

Then polish with just finishing polish I think? Your thoughts.

[Thorsager]

I would clay then try just using the Finishing polish. If needed step up to the Correcting polish. Nice Nova!!

Edited June 17, 2017 by Thorsager

[DCRANER]

I would clay then try just using the Finishing polish. If needed step up to the Correcting polish. Nice Nova!!

Thanks a lot. Here are pics of the hood and door reflection after Strip Wash and Clay. I think the Finishing Polish will come out nice. The car was wet sanded with 4000 as a final step, done about 6 years ago.

[Cork]

Try some Brilliant glaze after finishing polish, it definitely adds something to the paint.

[Rich]

NICE NOVA!!  

[mc2hill]

FP followed by Revive will work fine.  Revive will be work as a paint cleaner, and does well on darker colors.  Complete with BG and Americana or Patriot and you will be set!

[DCRANER]

FP followed by Revive will work fine.  Revive will be work as a paint cleaner, and does well on darker colors.  Complete with BG and Americana or Patriot and you will be set!

Ok, me again. Did Finishing Polish to hood, here is a picture of my garage ceiling light in the hood, slight reflection of me leaning over the hood. Ceiling light reflection is more pronounced now I think.

 

Slightly more gloss than precious pics after claying.

 

So, thinking to continue then do Revive, then Americana.

[Sizzle Chest]

Love this Nova!  Yeah!!!

 

As others said:  do the baggie test and see what that tells you, you may be surprised.  Clay it up!

 

Great looking car!

[DCRANER]

Finished doing the Finish Polish and Revive by hand. Came out quite good I think. Here is an outside picture of the door.

[Chris@Adams]

Looking good!!

[frosty350]

Great looking car

[falcaineer]

Nice!