Karmann Ghia - Door Rubber, Color Sand & Buff

[@GregsGarage]

Agreed. I kept the pad wet and stayed off the edges. The mini buffer is good, but I'm still shy around the edges with it. Always trying to remember to change the points where I'm changing directions. I learned that from a buffing MASTER!!!

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Another big milestone - you have a car now! It's just a matter of bringing the parts back together one by one.

[@turbocobra]

Always loved the color you picked. Really looks good buffed out. Man your really getting down to those final details... Thanks for the video!

[@DoublecabTom]

Greg the car is looking great won't be long now and you will be cruising! I use 3m 8011 black weatherstrip adhesive, I have found is the best for me when installing weatherstrips sticks quick and holds great!

[@GregsGarage]

No doubt. From peeley to dull to shiny. It's so cool to see it happen.

[@GregsGarage]

It's a motorgard pad. The black side is a bit harder than the grey side. You can use them to block really curvy panels or to color sand... With the colorsand, you can use 1500 on the black side, then 1500 on the soft/grey side, then 2000 on the grey side. Pete from SWRNC has some excellent videos on color sanding and buffing. He always explains the pad usage well.

[@GregsGarage]

Yes. The refurbs are getting fewer, but there are still parts that need to be fixed/cleaned/painted before reinstall... I am throwing away a lot of plastic bags lately!!! My shelves are starting to actually have empty spots on them as well.

[@satajet883]

Door looks like it buffed out nice. And new seals too.

[@GregsGarage]

No problem. Be sure to watch Pete's colorsand vids. I think Darrin has a couple good ones too.

[@GregsGarage]

Yes, wool is difficult as well. The white pad may take a bit longer, but that is a good thing when you screw up.

[@cubcadetbob]

Good to hear the door shut with the gasket in there. Thanks for the vid!

[@vw64manyrd]

looks awesome!...its a driver that means over time washing it etc that tiny bit of orange peel will go away! of course by then it might be time for a new paint job...lets hope your still driving it by then!!! good video thank you!

[@Rasd4Metta]

You know your getting close when your putting weather stripping on :) Good work with the wet sand and buff looks great!!!

[@guitarrelic]

Nothing beats a shiny result ! Regards, Brad.

[@cecil6711]

Very nice install on the door gasket. The bufing info is always appreciated. :-)

[@GregsGarage]

You are right. I've tried compounding by hand and just can't get the same result as with the mini buffer. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can continue to be successful with it.

[@TheWreckingYard]

Looks good Greg, x2 on DoublecabTom's recommendation of the 3M weatherstrip adhesive, I used that on my truck, setup time is pretty fast so you can't doddle.

[@GregsGarage]

I'm learning to love that little tool.

[@GregsGarage]

That part actually had me nervous believe it or not. I've had nightmares about it not closing.

[@TheRickfix]

looks good greg,i agree with ya on the mini buffer,so much more safer,tc

[@GregsGarage]

HOLY COW!!!! Whole car by hand! I'm telling you, I just can't seem to get the hand work to look as nice as the buffer. I must be using the wrong cloth or something..???

[@BelgianMuscle]

Looking better every vid Greg!

[@GregsGarage]

Yeah, it looked really nice, but was a cloudy day! I'll have to drag it back out on a sunny day and get a second opinion. :D

[@GregsGarage]

That's pretty close to what happens. I always give myself 10 seconds to gaze as I breeze by.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@Thisoldcar]

Better and better Greg, it's lookin good or maybe even gooder. Cheers OLDDUDE

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks! I'll put that in my notes for the next round of seals.

[@GregsGarage]

Duly noted. Thanks Ron.

[@GregsGarage]

Yes. Works like a charm.

[@jdmcommute]

You must have superhuman energy. Lol. Im 27 and all i want to do is sleep when i get home, i should have lots of energy to finish these cars but i dont. Whats the secret Greg! Anyways, i love how the ghia is turning out. Its all coming together. Looks sweet dude!

[@GregsGarage]

Motorgard SB-1. Most bodyshop suppliers carry them. The big boys buy them by the case.

[@Yaheuben66]

Mini buffer-- good to know-- was wondering what the heck that was...

[@GregsGarage]

I'll be driving this one just like you drive manyrd... FOREVER.

[@tertessa]

Looking Goooood Greg.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Cecil!

[@benzlover55]

Greg, ill bet on the days you can't do anything with the ghia and you're running places, you pause in the garage, look at the ghia, and go "not today baby, not today" lol

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Tom.

[@signman1200]

Thanks for the mini buffer tip.

[@tomswonderfulworld]

Shiny! Awesome Greg.

[@GregsGarage]

I'll be honest, your body gets used to whatever you do to it. If you sleep lots, your body will want to sleep. If you exercise a lot, your body gets used to that too. I'm up early in the morning running/biking and when I get home I'm either working on real work or out in the shop. NO T.V.!!! I do lose consciousness some days and the sleep monster wins. DON'T LET YOUR MEAT LOAF!!! :D

[@michaelf48]

cool video and a valuable lesson. thanks for sharing

[@GregsGarage]

:D Yeah, my dad's a few year older than me. I'm still a spring chicken, so don't worry about me.. LOL.. Did you notice the wardrobe change? It took a few days to shoot this one.

[@GregsGarage]

Couldn't agree more.

[@GregsGarage]

Yeah... Believe me, there's enough little spots on the car, one more won't hurt. Thanks!

[@GregsGarage]

My dad! He's a great sport.

[@paky66]

You can use masking tape to cover up the edges and tricky places (like the curves on the middle of the door); do the job with the big tool and after that remove the tape and do it by hand at the edges. If i remember right, Pete had a video about this as well, using kinda' the same technique i just said (on diyautoschool)

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Stu.

[@19charger74]

man i wish i could hold my doors on the el camino with one hand .... do damn heavy to do that

[@Milogarage]

Stay carefull , you know there is no hurry ..

[@fatstercat]

why take a chance on that little spot your right greg but she's looking oooooooh so goood !!!!!;)

[@GregsGarage]

Oh yeah!

[@GregsGarage]

thanks man! Gooder is better!

[@265chevy]

looks good man good job

[@Timetotinker]

looks really good, thanks....tony

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!

[@GregsGarage]

Maybe I'm just superhuman. ;D Not a chance... They don't weigh much with the glass and regulators out.

[@Jx1x3]

Who was the guy at the end LOL!!

[@blackwell1384]

I'm new here. What is the gray/black sanding pad?

[@finpainter1]

nice shine :)

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks John!!! You are the opposite of Sally Red Ass. She thumbs them down the second she clicks in.

[@GregsGarage]

Cool!

[@GregsGarage]

The last 10% takes 90% of the time. I feel like I've been at a standstill for 3 months now.

[@MrMrfloridaboy352]

lookin good

[@davemiii]

Catching up. One new vid, one old vid.....

[@1011theguy]

hey man its a great tool i love it my self lol

[@GregsGarage]

That was my dad!

[@vwfoolwhy]

Watching!

[@mynewhaircut]

Nice video

[@jdmcommute]

Lol. Dude i dont know how you do it man, workin a full time job and still find time to work on the car and post up vids. Ive got a full time job and a new business i started. It seems like i can never find time. I feel like im letting my friends and the garage gang down. Lol. Dammit! Does that mean that im letting my meat loaf?

[@robbiegwinn]

lol @ the ending ;-)

[@jevchance]

LOL great ending. Is it bad that I "Like" your videos before I even watch them, because I just expect them to be awesome? IS THAT SO WRONG???

[@SYFGARAGE]

mmmm painty

[@ak47popoff]

sweeeet!

[@GregsGarage]

and square.

[@jevchance]

LOL!

[@cheftush]

you must have been buffing that door for a very long time...you even look like you aged a little....

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Tony.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Kevin.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Rob!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Hanson.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!