Need some advice. '67 Shelby GT350

[Tusk]

Hey y'all,

 

I recently purchased a 1967 Shelby GT350 from my late father-in-law and I'm looking for advice on how I should approach the maintenance of it. It is a repainted survivor car but I'm not sure when it was repainted. It could've been 30 years ago. The paint has a lot of cracks and chips, and it's really thin on some of the apexes. It really needs a repaint and that is the plan, but not right now. What would be your recommendation of the maintenance of this paint? Should I stay away from paint correction and just stick with sealants, glazes and waxes? Thanks! (Sorry for the wall of photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My father-in-law's final drive in the car before he lost his battle with cancer

 

 

 

Myself with the Shelby a few years ago

 

[vobro]

Since you are going to restore at sometime I'd just keep it clean and just wax, there's nothing you can do to fix that paint. Sorry about your father in law

[694doorbird]

I agree with Brian. My Thunderbird is the same way, (except the paint is original to the car) a lot of age cracks in the hood. I just keep it clayed, sealed and waxed. From 5 feet away you can't see them.

 

Sorry to hear about your Father-in-law.

[Tusk]

Thanks guys. I have some Brilliant Glaze but should I go with a sealant instead?

[mc2hill]

The #7 stuff the guys on the other forum suggested, then BG and whatever wax you prefer.

 

And post up some more shots please! 

[07stanggt]

Fly me to Missouri and I'll detail it for free !!! Beautiful car !!! I detail many old cars and as most mentioned above, stay away from the cracks with wax etc. and other than that  you should be good. Shelby owners will tell you not to touch the paint if it was original, but since it has been repainted already, a fresh coat of paint will just add to the beauty of the car.Sorry to hear about your father in law.

[Tusk]

It's coming along. Mike Phillips gave me some advice on how to approach it. I put two layers of #7 on with a microfiber pad to act like a subtle abrasive. The paint is really thin in some spots, so I'm being cautious about polishing. 

 

I'm taking her to a car show this weekend and I'll post some pictures then. Y'all can follow me on Instagram at @67gt350 if you want to see some more pictures.

 

Could I do another layer of Brilliant Glaze or should I move on to some Americana?

 

Here's a teaser:

 

Edited October 14, 2015 by Tusk

[mc2hill]

If you already have Americana on it, I would just add another layer of BG before the show.

Doing the same thing to the 1913 racecar this weekend.

[Tusk]

If you already have Americana on it, I would just add another layer of BG before the show.

Doing the same thing to the 1913 racecar this weekend.

 

Nice!

 

I haven't put any Americana on it yet. Should I do another layer of Brilliant Glaze after I put some Americana on?

[FrozenWS6]

That's looking great.

I don't remember my brothers lime gold GT/CS ever having that good of a reflection.

[mc2hill]

Nice!

 

I haven't put any Americana on it yet. Should I do another layer of Brilliant Glaze after I put some Americana on?

It would not hurt!

Are you cleaning the car after you arrive at the show? If so I would apply BG after that cleaning.

[Tusk]

It would not hurt!

Are you cleaning the car after you arrive at the show? If so I would apply BG after that cleaning.

 

I'm going to take some Waterless Wash, Detail Spray, Glass Cleaner, VRT, microfiber towels and applicators. What else?

 

I'll be putting a coat of Americana on in Friday night and then getting up Saturday morning and driving about 30 miles to the show. I planned on just using Waterless Wash to clean it up a bit and remove some of the bugs that I don't dodge. 

 

I read that Brilliant Glaze can remove some of the Americana if it is put on top. Is that true?

[mc2hill]

I'm going to take some Waterless Wash, Detail Spray, Glass Cleaner, VRT, microfiber towels and applicators. What else?

 

I'll be putting a coat of Americana on in Friday night and then getting up Saturday morning and driving about 30 miles to the show. I planned on just using Waterless Wash to clean it up a bit and remove some of the bugs that I don't dodge. 

 

I read that Brilliant Glaze can remove some of the Americana if it is put on top. Is that true?

 

Good plan.

 

BG does have some solvents in it, but should not effect the Americana much.  Especially in a garage queen.