Scotch Brite Pads

That came out pretty good. Definetly good enough for a driver.

 

Yep, that's the traditional way, and still works. Follow the buff job with some Meguiars #6 or Cleaner Wax by hand, or with an orbital polisher to preserve the shine.

 

Wow, that looks really good! I love those old Chevy's that color. My great grand dad had one just like it I used to drive around the field when I was little.

 

Nice looking ride....

 

I used about 4 tablespoons and a full bucket of water and soap, so the mixture was pretty lean. I think I'll use the same one again and check the results, but I'm very happy with how it came up.

 

I've done it too, worked good.

 

Looks Good James.. I have never heard of that process up until the Thread when you first asked.. Nice Wheels..

 

Thanks for the information James.

 

I say try the clay bar if it has crap in the paint and see how it does and report back.

 

I would try Bon Ami first, no abrasives but will work like compound, If you can't find BonAmi sold in the soap sections of most grocery stores, try a restaurant supply store for Bar Keeper's Friend. It similar to Bon Ami, used for bar glasses and shakers.

Comet and other cleansers have a silicate based abrasive, these other two are is made from calcite & feldspar. Stuff would probably work as a paint flattener also.....

Apply it to a wet sponge, or cloth and apply it as you would compound. Works great for getting road schmutz of windshields just rinse it well.

http://www.bonami.com/products/

 

I would use bug and tar remover LONG before I would take a scotchbrite (of any color) pad to it. ****warning**** scotchbrite does scratch, as does any abrasive.

 

Looks good enough to me for a driver, I'd call it done and enjoy it!