Detail

Barry Jackson · 08-06-2002, 12:30 PM

Anyone have a good tip to clean-detail my 87 black stang. Original paint is still good, just dull with some marks in the polish. Has been kept inside .
Thanks,,,

Kamaro Killer · 08-06-2002, 12:34 PM

It's what I've used in the past and it seems to work pretty well. You can get it at most automobile stores (Kragen, Autozone, etc) Keith

SlowGT · 08-06-2002, 01:04 PM

I just did mine recently. I used 3M buffing compound and an 8in buffer. I'd recommend a 6in buffer next time, but 8 was available. I don't recall the part # of the compound. Should be available at most body shops or automotive paint stores. It's right around $40/quart, but it works awesome. After I was finished I topped it off with Rain-X wax. Couldn't believe the difference. If you've got a lot of elbow, Mothers works pretty good. Never tried it with a buffer though.

Good luck

Shelby428cj · 08-06-2002, 06:31 PM

You might want to take it to a body shop and have them buff the paint, here in Oklahoma it only cost 75 dollars and it really looked nice when they were done!!!

Stang_Crazy · 08-07-2002, 09:18 PM

I have been using Zaino for over three years now and have nothing but praise for it. It's not available in stores but yo ucan order it from www.zainobros.com . And if you have any questions about the polish, you can call and talk to the man, Sal Zaino himself. How many other companies can you do that with?? Whatever kind of polish/wax you go with, I wold recommend using a clay bar before the polish/wax. The clay bar will get rid of all the things you can "feel" but not see. It will leave your car smooth as glass and will provide an excellent base for the polish/wax.

Kamaro Killer: My ex-girl took my digital cam during the break-up. I don't have $300 to buy another one right now...so those pics of the 85 taillights won't be taken for some time.

08-06-2002, 12:30 PM	#1
Barry Jackson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Pitts. Pa. USA Posts: 61	Detail Anyone have a good tip to clean-detail my 87 black stang. Original paint is still good, just dull with some marks in the polish. Has been kept inside . Thanks,,,

08-06-2002, 12:34 PM	#2
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Use some Meguire's wax It's what I've used in the past and it seems to work pretty well. You can get it at most automobile stores (Kragen, Autozone, etc) Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

08-06-2002, 01:04 PM	#3
SlowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Columbia Co, PA Posts: 303	I just did mine recently. I used 3M buffing compound and an 8in buffer. I'd recommend a 6in buffer next time, but 8 was available. I don't recall the part # of the compound. Should be available at most body shops or automotive paint stores. It's right around $40/quart, but it works awesome. After I was finished I topped it off with Rain-X wax. Couldn't believe the difference. If you've got a lot of elbow, Mothers works pretty good. Never tried it with a buffer though. Good luck __________________ Old Slow GT New Slow GT--> under construction Latest Addition: 95 Cobra R, #73, bone stock, ~6100 miles.

08-06-2002, 06:31 PM	#4
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	BUFF IT! You might want to take it to a body shop and have them buff the paint, here in Oklahoma it only cost 75 dollars and it really looked nice when they were done!!!

08-07-2002, 09:18 PM	#5
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I have been using Zaino for over three years now and have nothing but praise for it. It's not available in stores but yo ucan order it from www.zainobros.com . And if you have any questions about the polish, you can call and talk to the man, Sal Zaino himself. How many other companies can you do that with?? Whatever kind of polish/wax you go with, I wold recommend using a clay bar before the polish/wax. The clay bar will get rid of all the things you can "feel" but not see. It will leave your car smooth as glass and will provide an excellent base for the polish/wax. Kamaro Killer: My ex-girl took my digital cam during the break-up. I don't have $300 to buy another one right now...so those pics of the 85 taillights won't be taken for some time. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

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