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Topic: Car detailing
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ahendric
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Tampa, FL
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-02-2003 09:50 AM
   
Well, I finally did it.I acquired my dream car. '66 Candy Apple Red Mustang Convertible. I guess you would call it a 20 footer (looks great from 20 ft). I have some slight oxidation on the hood and trunk and some mold? on the white convertible top. What are the best products to wash and wax the car with and what is the best product to use on the top. Thanks for all your help. Andy Hendrickson
Tampa, FL One other question...I have a Jeep Cherokee that is showing wear in the clear coat. Is there any product that I can use to clean it up as well? Thanks again.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4504
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-02-2003 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by ahendric:
Well, I finally did it.I acquired my dream car. '66 Candy Apple Red Mustang Convertible. I guess you would call it a 20 footer (looks great from 20 ft). I have some slight oxidation on the hood and trunk and some mold? on the white convertible top. What are the best products to wash and wax the car with and what is the best product to use on the top. Thanks for all your help. Andy Hendrickson
Tampa, FL One other question...I have a Jeep Cherokee that is showing wear in the clear coat. Is there any product that I can use to clean it up as well? Thanks again.
Welcome to M&M, I would start with detailers clay to help get rid of the oxidation, then cut-wax the entire car then hit it with Maguires "gold" wax. Maguires is the only product I use on my 65 fastback and when I had my 68 coupe (candyapple red) Maguires made it shine like it just came out of the paint booth. I use only the top end Maguires products, you get what you pay for. There are alot of products on the market and you will get a bunch of good suggestions here just go with which you feel will work best for you. As far as the clear coat I think you may have to sand it and re-clear it, I really don,t know about this one but somebody here will steer you in the right direction. JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
MyPhotoPage
MY TRUCK [This message has been edited by johnmustang (edited 10-02-2003).]
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 777
From: Phoenix, AZ
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-02-2003 11:14 AM
When it comes to clear, if it's starting to crack and flake...pretty much all you can do is sand, and reclear, like mentioned. Once you start losing clear...you can't use any waxes or anything to replace it.------------------
Gary M.
1946 Ford pickup
1946 Ford pickup
1957 Ford FL 500 Twn Vic
1970 Mustang SportsRoof [This message has been edited by 70SportsRoof (edited 10-02-2003).]
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1288
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-02-2003 11:45 AM
For the top you can go to a local boat yard or dealer and get some canvas top cleaner. The stuff comes in concentrated form and you only need a couple of ounces in a gallon of water. The stuff works AWESOME and makes the top look better than new. Not sure of the brand name, but it is clear pink in color. Hope this helps!!------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
M & M Member #730
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 795
From: oceano, Ca. USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 10-02-2003 11:45 AM
Welcome to M&M. You'll get lots of good advice here. Sounds like you've got yourself a really nice car there.------------------
66 coupe
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C4 auto
90 ranger 2.3
95 Aspire
"someone who knows how will always have a job working for someone who knows why"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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ahendric
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Tampa, FL
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-02-2003 01:22 PM
Thanks for the info. I had a feeling that the clearcoat was going to be a pain. Thanks for the info on detailing the mustang. I had always intended on buying one and restoring it, but this one dropped in my lap and I couldn't pass it up. 41K original miles, and the interior looks immaculate. Thanks for everything. Andy
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4504
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-02-2003 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by ahendric:
Thanks for the info. I had a feeling that the clearcoat was going to be a pain. Thanks for the info on detailing the mustang. I had always intended on buying one and restoring it, but this one dropped in my lap and I couldn't pass it up. 41K original miles, and the interior looks immaculate. Thanks for everything. Andy
How about posting some pictures for all of us to see? JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
MyPhotoPage
MY TRUCK
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ahendric
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Tampa, FL
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-02-2003 01:38 PM
Sure,What is the easiest way to post them? Andy
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 795
From: oceano, Ca. USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 10-02-2003 02:03 PM
I don't know about the other guys, falcon64 could probably help you on that. But I send them to the moderator and he posts them.------------------
66 coupe
289
C4 auto
90 ranger 2.3
95 Aspire
"someone who knows how will always have a job working for someone who knows why"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-04-2003 04:42 PM
Welcome to M&M, however we do require a member have a minimum of 100 posts before we can post pictures. That prevents us from becoming just a place for people to park their pictures. We're had a lot of problems with that in the past.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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ahendric
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Tampa, FL
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-04-2003 04:52 PM
Steve and everyone,It is not a problem. I was not implying that I should be given a waiver on the 100 post minimun, I was looking for a way to include it in a post in this thread. I don't currently have any web page set up to give a hyper link to. I will have to look in to where I can set up a web page. Thanks
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-04-2003 05:08 PM
Not a problem. These guys were trying to get the new guy in trouble.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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christang
Journeyman Posts: 86
From: Colliers, WV, USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-07-2003 10:08 PM
ahendric...You can post pictures on a link at www.villagephotos.com ...Christine
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ahendric
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Tampa, FL
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-08-2003 10:14 AM
Okay, I found a way to post pictures.Click on the link below and it should take you to my mustang album. Or if the link doesn't work cut/paste link below and remove any blank spaces. Thanks
Andy Mustang album
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