694doorbird Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 My '69 Thunderbird. It's in need of a clay bar, so it's going to get that. Since it still has it's original paint, what do I need to do after the clay? I do know it will shine, just doesn't have the clear coat. I will be doing the detail by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Just watch some of the video's,that should get you going in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Watch this video http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_18.aspx But if you are going to clay you should really get a PC to get the maximum benefits of the products. Plus it is much easier on the rotator cuffs :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Chuck A Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Nice car! The '69 T-Bird four door styling is such a classic design. I'd love to see some more pictures of your car if you can post them, especially one with the doors open showing the suicide rear door! Good luck with your detail. Chuck A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Watch this video http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_18.aspx But if you are going to clay you should really get a PC to get the maximum benefits of the products. Plus it is much easier on the rotator cuffs :D Thanks Bill. I'd love to get a PC, but it's out of reach right now. Watched the video, looks like swirl & Haze remover, Revive Polish followed by the Buttery wax. It will be done hand. Nice car! The '69 T-Bird four door styling is such a classic design. I'd love to see some more pictures of your car if you can post them, especially one with the doors open showing the suicide rear door! Good luck with your detail. Chuck A Here are some pictures. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3484&page=2 When I get it detailed (in a month or so) I'll create an album and post some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks Bill. I'd love to get a PC, but it's out of reach right now. Watched the video, looks like swirl & Haze remover, Revive Polish followed by the Buttery wax. It will be done hand. I wouldn't sweat it... you'll get great results out of the products by hand as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueXfire Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Nice T-bird. I have a 63 Coupe under restoration right now. One of these days I'll be polishing it up with my Adam's stuff, but it might be a few years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 70'sChevyGirl Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Mike, What color interior does the T Bird have?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Watch the vids that should put you in the right track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Mike, What color interior does the T Bird have?? It has the black cloth/vinyl Brougham interior. Complete with standard AM/8 Track player!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nice T-bird. I have a 63 Coupe under restoration right now. One of these days I'll be polishing it up with my Adam's stuff, but it might be a few years from now. Sounds like a pretty good car. Mine is a true survivor. only 75,000 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ok, so the T-Bird sit more than it drives and I like the paint to have some shiny depth to it, the question is. Which wax would be better: The Americana or the Buttery? It's always garaged but not covered. This way when I want to get it out, I don't have to worry about the cover. I'm planning on taking it to our local car show next May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ok, so the T-Bird sit more than it drives and I like the paint to have some shiny depth to it, the question is.Which wax would be better: The Americana or the Buttery? It's always garaged but not covered. This way when I want to get it out, I don't have to worry about the cover. I'm planning on taking it to our local car show next May. You really can't go wrong with either, but I wold use Americana and top it with BSG before a show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 You really can't go wrong with either, but I wold use Americana and top it with BSG before a show Thanks Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) I just went out and but a coat of BSG on my truck to show you what it can do, I washed and put Americana on it about a week ago so I just gave it a Waterless Wash first, i think you'll be happy with that combination I wonder why my neighbor (green house) has her front light on during the middle of the day :confused: Edited September 2, 2009 by C6Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Now, that looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Especially considering it is actually a Red truck :D:D It's just hard to see the Red with the way it shines This is a picture I took while testing the Waterless Wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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My '69 Thunderbird. It's in need of a clay bar, so it's going to get that. Since it still has it's original paint, what do I need to do after the clay? I do know it will shine, just doesn't have the clear coat. I will be doing the detail by hand.
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