Kiwi Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I was asked to undertake a detail on a 65 Chevy for a freind for an upcoming show. The car has undergone a full off-chassis rebuild and was built as a driver rather than show car, in the past 12 months this has spent a lot of time in different shops and the outer surface was showing a lot of swirls and scratching. Products used were: Generic solvent wax remover Adams Clay Bar Flex with: Adams Severe Swirl Remover Adams Swirl & Haze Remover Adams Fine Machine Polish PC with: Adams Revive Polish Adams Machine Sealant Finishing with several coats of Americana - not really needed but I just love the finish. I started by de-waxing the surface followed by a full surface clay. I spent some time on the hood working out the processes needed to get the surface perfect, you can see the RHS after trial polishing - no waxes or sealants yet, just paint The RHS of the car needed a lot of work and had zero reflection before I started. I had to start with compound and a direct drive polisher here. I spent a lot of hours on the end of the flex going through process after process, It is winter and was -5degc outside, hence the wooly hat! Here I am undertaking one of many full surface inspections tracking down scratches and marks The RHS finally has the reflection it deserves! Here I am buffing off the Adas Machine Sealant, I started on Friday night and this is late Saturday afternoon... Sunday saw 2 x coats of Americana Cleaning up all the edges was a pretty involved job, cloths, small brushes and tooth picks are my most used tools for this. Engine bay only needed a minor detail, underside is as clean as the engine bay. Americana is just the best! Finally outside for a check over in natural light - unfortunately an overcast day Reflections, reflections, reflections.... A great car with the finish it deserved, the owner was justifiably happy and photos are being used in the programe for our National Hot Rod Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Nice work Alan! This looks fantastic - perfect stance, big meats filling those huge wheelwells, and a great looking motor. I grew up with those cars, not the sexy 2 door coupe you did, but the station wagon/estate version with the rear facing 3rd row seat! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Very very cool. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure-Vision Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Awesome looking car!! My uncle is restoring a 65 Impala SS 396 with a 4 speed, all matching numbers. Can't wait to see it completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Real nice Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Detailing, LLC Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sorry for getting me all over the fresh detail job. That machine is smokin'!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrpA Calais Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Wow! That looks great Alan, nice work! It's hard to believe such a mean car ended up with such a messy finish.... good thing there are people like you around to undo the mess others create Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 UNBELIEVABLE CAR!!!! And you do amaaaaaaazing work!!! Win-WIN buddy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Alan, it is always a real pleasure to go thru your write-ups. You always have an incredible car to work with and do fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Court M3 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Awesome looking car and turn around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Very nice Great write up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 A '65 Impala! How many of our national treasures do you guys have down under? It looks beautiful, and you did a great job on it. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 THAT rocks Alan! I saw this on your facebook last week! Looked cold man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Opened this thread again, just to look at the difference. And the stance of that damn car!!! What a beast...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Spectacular as always Alan! You sir, have a talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Great write up! Awesome car to work on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley@Adams Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wow! Nicely done Alan. I want that car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 That is awesome! Great looking car and great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.