How to use Meguiars Mirror Glaze 7 Show Car Glaze to restore antique and original single stage paint

[@dreammachinedetailing3162]

I read Mike's article "The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints" on the AutoGeek forum last year so when I saw you guys were going to do this video I got excited. Really cool to see how Meg's #7 works and that car is totally badass! Can't wait to see what it looks like with a coat of wax on it. Thank you for the history lesson Mike!

[@autogeek]

I'll be taking a "Walk-Around" video sometime today. Stay tuned.... -Mike Phillips

[@corvettejimmy3323]

Mike I love your enthusiasm combined with knowledge and experience.

[@StormGreen]

Very informative thanks for this. I inherited a 55 Chevy 210 from my grandad and I've been driving it for the last 15 years .. and I've been trying to figure out how to get this old lacquer paint to shine. Thank you for this

[@jessekilgore]

Griots Garage towels - also, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I listed very hard as from my perspective the camera man was stepping on you, & umm-bababa-ing a lot. Was a fan of the layering on top of each coat. Saved me a lot of product by not reusing my rag each time it seemed dirty. Ima going to look for the after vdo, or "link below" to it. My 1974 Ford van thanks you both for sharing well earned knowledge

[@autogeek]

Great point! This was one of the first LIVE Classes that we are doing now and was trying to find our rhythm and balance with the talking from both of us - Yancy

[@jessekilgore]

@@autogeek Highly informative thanks for making it!

[@ARunto]

I used #7 on my '65 Allstate scooter. It sure did work wonders in bringing the original paint back to life.

[@autogeek]

Nice to hear - thanks for sharing. -Mike Phillips

[@rocfella]

Hi, will this make shallow marks and superficial scratches less visible on SS paint? Can it also remove different stains and other imperfections like marks from bird poo etc?

[@autogeek]

Yes, applying #7 will help to mask minor defects. -Mike Phillips

[@axelbart7470]

Great work Mike and Yancy

[@bobtovlin1385]

Tried it on my new 2019 Honda Crv. Really brought out the shine hine

[@vivacarlos9]

Going to ask another ? if you're out there. I ended up wet sanding, I went with 2500, 3000 & compounded with Meguiar's 105, 205 with MF pad then finished with Menzerna Super fine 4500 with a white foam pad. Came out great, question is should I leave the Glaze on for the full 24?

[@autogeek]

Leaving the glaze on is not necessary but some people do like to leave it on for that long.

[@KurayameDark]

Hey Mike did you ever tried Black Hole from Poorboy and the finishing Glaze from Dr Beasley? If you did what are you thought about them?

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Magnificent, this is another level of “car detailing “ education. So many great informations, how we can Thank you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@autogeek]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@autogeek]

Thanks for watching. Restoring original and antique paint is one of my favorite types of car detailing. -Mike Phillips

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Many Thanks, Splendid job 👍🏼

[@arnenuggat]

If the paint on a 1960 Buick is kinda okay. Not very oxidised, but have a lot of scratches. Can i use my DA polisher and a soft pad with the #7 ?

[@johnbob8739]

Great video and article. Thanks for both! I have an early 80's Mercedes with single stage paint and I'm getting ready to try this whole process but I do have a question for you, not necessarily about the process but how to maintain the car/paint afterwards. Okay, so let's say I follow all your steps in your article, (Mequiar's #7, machine polish with Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover, machine polish with Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish, Machine wax with Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax) and I get it done and it looks great... My question is how do I keep the car clean and looking good afterwards? Unfortunately, I don't have a garage so my car is parked outside and after a regular car wash it usually only takes a few days for it to get dusty or to have a bird crap on it or something so, let's say a week or two AFTER I have followed your steps and the car gets a little dusty/dirty how could I clean it up? Would you just spray it with the Griot's Spray-On Car Wash and just wipe it down with a microfiber towel? Could you hose down the car and give it a proper wash or would that remove all the hard work that was previously done to the car? Thanks in advance!

[@autogeek]

Find a spray detailer you like and use it often. Also - re-polish with a high quality AIO once in a while to maintain. -Mike Phillips

[@davidpatrick1813]

@@autogeek I have an old 1990 G20 chevy motorhome and I was told it is a single stage. More or less the same question as above... 1. do I use the 07 after the very wet comet thing ... and then ue an AIO... I just visited your site and the massive amount of information and products is over whelming. Do you have a call in or suggestions after checking what I have? I am a regular shop mechanic and only interested in my own vehicles...

[@dianafernandez3998]

What is recommended cure time after applying #7 on a regular car?

[@autogeek]

Thee is no "cure" time. It's a water soluble oil. You rub it in like I show in this video and let it soak in. Then wipe off and then SEAL the paint with a great wax or sealant. -Mike Phillips

[@purrly8578]

On the “directions” it says to not let it dry. Why would this be? And what do you recommend on a modern clear coated car? Is the “soak in”’ only for old paint? Thanks in advance for the clarification on this.

[@johnbob8739]

I've noticed that both, Pinnacle swirl remover and Pinnacle advanced finishing polish come in 8oz and 16oz sizes. In your opinion, do you think the 8oz sizes would be enough to do an entire sedan? Thanks!

[@autogeek]

Maybe - depends on the condition and thus how much product you use. -Mike Phillips

[@vivacarlos9]

Excellent video, appreciate the effort. Do you know what type paint is on a 74 Mercury Capri? Imported from Germany TIA! I am guessing SS Acrylic Enamel?

[@autogeek]

We are not sure about the paint type.

[@rodchesnut7630]

I have a 1976 Two-Tone Blue Conquista El Camino w/ just 61K miles & she was garaged every of her 45yrs & wintered too. . Her Light Blue Chevy #28 paint has some patina & age, but holds up well. A few thin spots on the hood creases from blowing indoor & outdoor coats I think.I'vew researched filling rock chips with proper Napa paint & a Line drawing pen with tiny funnel.. Still need a clear coat for these fixes/ I am going to Maguires's clay bar her first, then Do the bath in Maguire's #7, I heard your comment about maybe not necessary, but like you said, it's only wasting a bar of clay & my time. I really want to be gentle on her paint & the clay timewill let me get to know more about her paint.. I bought a one speed Harbor Freight 10inch orbital buffer,. but I'm gonna practice on my Kia Soul & wife's honda pilot first. I'm 59 , so I'll do what I can and take my time. Thnak you for your videos. Your classic car care videos are the Best out there in teaching classic car owners the tricks without beating a dead horse about sales. We have faith in what products you tell us are the best.

[@autogeek]

Good luck! -Mike Phillips

[@rodchesnut7630]

@@autogeek Oh how I wish I had stumbled across your wisdom,,, prior,,,to my latest classic muscle car purchase. "“I’ll tell you the Hardest paint to restore are single stage Metallic paints.”" I failed to mention in my store, the base color of my two tone blue ElCo is Dark Blue Metallic. Good thing I am one stubborn mofo.

[@jdisdetermined]

Man this was such a great video. I watch mostly for all the antiques and the history and stories of the evolution of detailing and this was full of it. Thanks guys! What about an acyrlic? Like TR3 or Klasse High Gloss Sealant? Would it work well here in place of wax? I've had great results with it on single stage. 👍👌✌

[@autogeek]

Thanks for the feedback. -Mike Phillips

[@bpatinas1578]

How about boiled linseed oil on 2 stage paint ?

[@justinzurawlow8342]

Anyone have a link to where I can buy the towel he used for the #7

[@autogeek]

Here you go, www.autogeek.net/griots-pfm-wax-towel.html -Mike Phillips

[@mtopxsecret6]

What's the shelf life on this product? I've got a like new bottle on the shelf, it's about 3yrs old, is this still ok to use? Some quick testing the product seems to dry I'm the surface. In fact the instructions say do not allow to dry on the surface? Thanks

[@justinzurawlow8342]

hey Mike I am restoring the paint on my all original 63' chevy impala if you had to take a safe guess how many bottles of #7 would I need to complete the job as you described? Also, I have some pretty bad swirl marks and light to medium scratches that I would like to address, any recommendations on what to use to safely get rid of these scratches? Thanks!

[@autogeek]

I would say get two bottles. It's not that expensive for what it can do. As for scratches? Pick a good compound, polish or AIO. I wouldn't get too aggressive or you'll see PRIMER. -Mike Phillips

[@kellysharpton4524]

What kind of paint does old 1996 Toyota T 100 trucks have that is painted white?

[@autogeek]

That's single stage URETHANE. Totally different than old school single stage paint. Just treat like any clearcoat. -Mike Phillips

[@kevincampbell8298]

One thing I didn’t hear people ask and that’s washing them after the number 7 has been used. Would something like ONR be better than actual soaps? The soaps could pull some of the oil out where as the ONR may not???

[@autogeek]

Be sure to use pH neutral car wash soaps

[@melissastock1610]

You mentioned using a waterless wash beforehand, do you have suggestions on what product to or not to use? I have a ‘68 Camaro that has been hidden in a garage for 30 years and appreciated this video to preserve the paint as much as I can

[@autogeek]

Wow! That's a real treat to get to restore the paint on. When it comes to using a waterless wash to wash or wipe clean antique single stage paint - really any brand name product will do. All the damage that has occurred over the years isn't going to get any worse because you used one brand of waterless wash over a different brand of waterless wash. Make sense? I tend to use SONAX Glass Cleaner for a waterless wash as ALL it does is CLEAN. Most waterless washes leave something behind like wax protection, shine ingredients, etc. I don't NEED something left behind. All I need is CLEAN. I'm going to work on the car so anything left behind by a waterless wash is just a waste of my time. If you have any questions about restoring the paint on this Camaro - feel free to reach out to me, I would be happy to help. [e-mail] -Mike Phillips

[@eliaskhawam9727]

@@autogeekis something like windex or any kind of glass cleaner fine too? I have a ‘76 450SL in silver.

[@joeyshelby9786]

What's the best way to remove hard water spot etched into old SS METALLIC enamel? Tried MDR, light distilled vinegar/distilled water mix, no luck. #7 helps to mask it but as Mike says, the hardest to revive is old ss METALLICS :( Afraid to compound with risk of tiger stripes and burn thru. :( This is great stuff! Been doing this a while now to SS paint and periodically to original single stage enamel on my 63 AMC Rambler Ambassador (Cape Cod Blue Poly Metallic). Really brings out the color, works amazing, except the one issue I ran into above. Great video, thanks!

[@TKTampa]

Great job and information as always. Would you use a wax or a paint sealant after your done with the #7?

[@autogeek]

Yes. In the video I explained why you shouldn't use a paint "coating". Stick with a conventional car wax or synthetic paint sealant or a hybrid version of these types of products. Basically you can use anything that does not require you to use a PANEL WIPE to chemically strip the paint. Think about it - you just applied an OILY product. Before using a paint coating you normally use a panel wipe to REMOVE any polishing oils. Kind of working backwards and it will dull the paint. Make sense? -Mike Phillips

[@princeyarlin]

@@autogeek thank you

[@bahn3928]

@@autogeek Is it ok to use Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant after #7?

[@stephensoles3773]

Before watching this video I was trying test patch applications of different products on my badly oxidized paint (75 Monte Carlo). I tried ,after washing, a hand rubbed in wax, nice & smooth but horrible color. I now want to remove the wax I rubbed into this old paint. Any ideas to remove it without damaging the paint under?

[@autogeek]

You could try a one step product like BLACKFIRE One Step, which is a fine cut polish with a wax in it. If you don't want to use a fine cut abrasive, you could try using a non-abrasive cleaner wax. However, if it's not enough, you will have to use a fine abrasive to clean it up carefully.

[@stephensoles3773]

@@autogeek I wondered if the "comet" treatment would remove the wax I so vigorously rubbed into that old paint

[@mreh145]

I have a repainted single stage red fiat coupe. Hope this restores the oxidation and faded paint im getting

[@autogeek]

My guess is it will work great! -Mike Phillips

[@davidpatrick1813]

IF paint is "unstable" ... does that mean nothing can be done but have to repaint? MY G20 is a Canadian Chinook unit and parts of the paint is beautiful, ... several colors of metal flakes in the paint. .... oxidised. Top 2' above the normal roof line is all fiberglass... cracked and so on... I am thinking about that ... but not worried about that now.

[@user-ds9zd8eq6u]

I'm totally confused now,was going to buy but not now!

[@lewissevilla7485]

Which wax after the 7?

[@autogeek]

If it were me? I'd use a good traditional Carnauba Wax. -Mike Phillips

[@jasonbigs6069]

It makes your reds more yellow lmao nice

[@autogeek]

I have know idea what you're talking about? -Mike Phillips

[@davidpatrick1813]

Can I use a ceramic coating after using this Glaze 7 ---

[@Cbrplay]

No. He covered that topic!!

[@mikescott5624]

Nice car, but that '37 Packard Super Eight is hardly a "barn find" unless the farmer grew organic clover and the car had been entirely wrapped in breathable fabric since War II.

[@darrinhefner8662]

Never leave #7 on for 24 hours outdoors. And in the desert heat. Really hard to get off.

[@rallacoco]

The guy with the headphones is always interrupting. I get it, he's trying to be funny but he's taking away from the guy who's trying to explain and doing the work

[@gilmir4154]

#7 is hard to take off if you leave it that long

[@autogeek]

You are 100% correct. I don't mind myself, I work out at a gym and even at age 59 I'm in pretty good shape. I wouldn't recommend to anyone to take on this kind of project if they don't think they are in good enough physical shape to start it and also finish it. If this is for a customer - maybe let someone else have the job. Good comment. It's important to know your limits. -Mike Phillips

[@autogeek]

Forgot to share this but here's what I do - when I go to remove the #7 - I apply some fresh #7 to a clean towel and RE-APPLY it to the layer of #7 on the car. This acts to RE-LIQUEFY the #7 on the paint and this will make it easy to wipe off. -Mike Phillips