Bkodger Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I have a 1998 Firebird that, due to some running (modding) issues, ended up sitting for quite awhile. Bad on my part, I neglected taking care of it like I should. Although it was in the garage, dust settled, we were leaning on it to work on it, had a few times bad rains would blow into the garage when it was opened, etc. So, finally, we got it running well again, and I knew I had to get it back to looking shiny again. So I took on the challenge with Adams at my side - haha These are some pics of how it looked when pulling it out of the garage: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. So, to start, it got a bath. 6. 7. All cleaned, looks good right? 8. Until you get up close and personal! 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. So, was time to get to work! Products used were: 1. clay bar 2. severe swirl remover 3. scratch and haze remover 4. Intensive polish To start, I used the PC (porter cable) with that process on the different panels with varying passes for each depending on how bad the surface was. I soon after bought the Flex polisher, and used same steps with the Flex to get a better work and much faster. Most of the scratches and swirls and haze removed on the hood and sides. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. I have since put on a couple coats of sealant and wax, but have not taken final photos. Overall, very happy with the outcome and with all the Adams products I used. I will get some final close up shots and full shots of the ride to post, soon. Some side by side comparison: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great job. Those side by side pics say it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swizlstik Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Looks awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Wow! Great work. Love that charger too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Awesome man, love the car. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkodger Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks guys. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Amazing comeback:glasses: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Nice recovery! Don't let that happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkodger Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Nice recovery! Don't let that happen again Thanks, and it won't - haha I've got it running good, and cleaned up. I don't drive it all that much, but it'll have a cover on it from now on - haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 She looks real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great shots, and great lookin' car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paoutdoorsman Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great looking car. Nice work on the recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihaveacamaro Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great turnaround! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkodger Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Appreciate the comments everyone. It was fun working through this one, and seeing the end result. Now can't wait for it to get warm again so I can take it out some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongosg8 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Love the TA. Great save! the side by side pics say it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Nice job man! F-body's have rock hard paint which can be tough sometimes but you did great with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5/TBSS Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Very nice job, from another Kansan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlaforge Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Well done Brian!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69supersport396 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Oh yeah! Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sexy sexy bro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkodger Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Really appreciate all the comments. Makes the effort even more rewarding then the result - haha Sexy sexy bro!! Nice ride man. Got any video of that thing running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice work! Love that wheel setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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