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Adam, to get the sap off, you can use diesel fuel. Put some on a soft rag, & only use on the spots they will disolve then you have to wash the car. Then I use McGuires Gold polish, it does make the car sparkle. As for the white walls, use a Brillo pad, that should take all the old crusties off.
Bob
Goo Gone on tree sap, or any orange-based cleaner should work. You can buy spot applicators to reduce the amount needed and to pinpoint the area to be cleaned.
I'm not sure on the tires. I know I hate that brown-ness that I get on them as well, so if you find a cure let us all know what it is.
I HAVE BEEN USING MEGUIARS PRODUCTS FOR YEARS AND AM SOLD ON THEM. THE DEEP CRYSTAL POLISH AND WAX ARE OUTSTANDING ON DARK COLORS AND REDS.....I'VE TRIED THEM ALL AND AM DEFINITELY SOLD ON THEIR PRODUCTS........
REID '72 T-TOP
Joel Adams
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I too am a user of Meguiar's products, but for a quick detailer I use Buffalo Milke. The combo of Meguiar's and Buffalo Milke products seems to be the best fit for me - on all of my cars.
I have used Wesleys white wall cleaner for years. Works great! I have also used dish washing detergent with good success. You will be amazed at the crud that will come off. Maybe take the wheels off too.
We regards to armorall, I would avoid using it anywhere on your ride. When tires spin, the silicone flys all over. In fact the stuff might even get absorbed by the fiberglass in the wheel well area and create all kinds of long term problems should you ever have to paint or touch up. Getting that stuff off completely is almost impossible once imbedded in the fiberglass.
I recommend the spray foam that dries to the touch to make the tires black.
Have fun!
Bill
[QUOTE=KeBo]I spent about 10 hours this weekend sprucing up the 81. My typical spring cleaning for all my cars goes like this for the exterior.. Wash/Clay/Wash/Wax..... The guy at the shop recommended to use the Meguires 3 stage cleaner/polish/wax. I thought my car looked good before. HOLY SMOKE! The paint looks like its dripping wet! I could not believe the difference and most important, went on and off with no elbow grease. Terrific ROI on this product. All 3 stages took me about 90 - 120 minutes. It was a 50 degree day and overcast. BTW, the car is beige. Just mentioning because I've used products that worked better on different colors... Regards! Kevin.. [/QUOTE]
Post pics! I cannot wait to try it on my White 70. Sounds like it might be great for light colors.
Bill
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Adam, sounds like you haved some sanding grit under the paint. On my 75 when they painted it, they didn't clean it the way it was supposed to be cleaned & what you discribe is just what mine felt like, it was behind the rear window. I made them repaint the whole car. I'm getting ready now to have my 68 stripped with baking soda, won't hurt the fiber glass at all, & helps take out any imputities in the bare glass.
Bob
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TRY USING A CLAY BAR FIRST BEFORE USING HARSH CHEMICALS.
REID '72 T-TOP
Adam, sure glad it's not under the paint. Hope the color sanding works good.
Bob
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