Tips on restoring just a bit of luster...

[kbakewell]

Hello, FABO friends! Not planning a true restoration and have kept our '65 Barracuda 273 Commando pretty much stock (love the patina), but looking for tips on bringing back just a bit of luster to the exterior (no desire to repaint). See photos attached. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

 

[doug 371]

Look at the you tube vids...there's many options from oils to wipe on clears

 

[413]

Lemon pledge, or sand and clear. that's dead paint.

 

[kbakewell]

Lemon pledge, or sand and clear. that's dead paint.

Yeah...you can rub your hand across it and the paint comes off. Are you serious about Lemon Pledge?

 

[kbakewell]

Thoughts on using Poppy's Patina? Just checked out their YouTube video and looks like it might be just what I need.

 

[kbakewell]

Look at the you tube vids...there's many options from oils to wipe on clears

Thoughts on Poppy's Patina? Just checked out their YouTube video.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

White rubbing compound and lots of elbow grease will bring back some sheen. Don't expect miracles, though.

 

[kbakewell]

White rubbing compound and lots of elbow grease will bring back some sheen. Don't expect miracles, though.

LOL - I am right there with ya! Thanks.

 

[doug 371]

Thoughts on Poppy's Patina? Just checked out their YouTube video.

I haven't used any of them, just watched the vids.

 

[George Jets]

Wash it with Dawn Dishsoap, cleans surprisingly well.

Other than that, the original finish is used up.

Needs a coat of Clearcoat used on the basecoat/clearcoat paint systems to save and protect what is still there.

Same as I did on my badly faded '89 Truck.

Clearcoated it one panel at a time under the Sun awning here in Florida. Really brought it back to life and now it is protected from the Ocean salt mist and the intense Sun as it sits outside here... no garage.

Have not cleared the passenger box side yet as you can see it is still faded, have some body work to do yet on that panel.

Big difference with minimal amount of work and expenses.

One of my old 67 Dodge dart was matching the original paint on.

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[A56]

Just by the overall looks of it I'd just leave it alone before you start something you'll regret. My 2 cents.

 

[kbakewell]

Wash it with Dawn Dishsoap, cleans surprisingly well.

Other than that, the original finish is used up.

Needs a coat of Clearcoat used on the basecoat/clearcoat paint systems to save and protect what is still there.

Same as I did on my badly faded '89 Truck.

Clearcoated it one panel at a time under the Sun awning here in Florida. Really brought it back to life and now it is protected from the Ocean salt mist and the intense Sun as it sits outside here... no garage.

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Have not cleared the passenger box side yet as you can see it is still faded, have some body work to do yet on that panel.

Big difference with minimal amount of work and expenses.

One of my old 67 Dodge dart was matching the original paint on.

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Wow your pickup looks great. Thanks!

 

[kbakewell]

Just by the overall looks of it I'd just leave it alone before you start something you'll regret. My 2 cents.

Appreciate the candid advice! Thank you!

 

[barbee6043]

Clean it with Comet... if anything is left..call it good!

 

[413]

Yes pledge, old car lot trick, will shine it up for a while, but don't touch it. Works great on a car with better paint that they were lazy on care. But yours is coming off some so marginal results. Try it at the wrecking yard and see how you like it.

Don't do pledge if you are going to do the clear coat trick. And don't use rattlecan clear as it won't last very long.