Paint Correction/Restoration Complete!! Barn Find 1974 Corvette!

This is the 11th installment of a series restoring a 1974 Corvette Stingray. The paint correction/restoration is complete! Found in a barn in rural Pennsylvania, this "Shark" generation C3 has found a new home....APEX DETAIL! The third generation Corvette, patterned after the Mako Shark II concept car, was introduced for the 1968 model year and was in production until 1982. C3 coupes featured the first use of T-top removable roof panels. It introduced monikers that were later revived, such as LT-1, ZR-1, Z07 and Collector Edition. In 1978, the Corvette's 25th anniversary was celebrated with a two-tone Silver Anniversary Edition and an Indy Pace Car replica edition of the C3. This was also the first time that a Corvette was used as a Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500
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[@michaelpattinson1462]

Great work looks amazing... please keep the pop up lights 👍

[@c6z061]

You are extremely talented.

[@davetires7300]

AWESOME SAUCE SIR 🇺🇸👍🤓 You sure make some Great Work & Results ...

[@norcalspitshine9067]

Nice series thanks Brian

[@netcan2]

Awesome series of videos! Car looks amazing. Great job!

[@weave4181]

Insane look Brian, congrats.

[@60trickpa]

Thank you Brian for all you do to show us how to do this. LIke I said before you are an Artist and each car is your canvas. With each canvas you turn out a masterpiece. I have learned so much from watching you and I am so much better at detailing my cars. Be safe out there

[@edryuu1]

oh man i am loving that car

[@IcatchTuna]

Fantastic!! You are so right dont be scared.

[@billmercado3004]

Awesome I watch all the videos that car come out like from the dealership

[@johnrafferty5266]

Awesome job Brian any videos of the interior?

[@mpmike1972]

Looks amazing! Great job Brian.

[@chrismurphy783]

The car is absolutely gorgeous! Just goes to show that you do not need a paintbrush to be an artist. Fantastic job!

[@damcleandetailing]

Phenomenal Brian! You really turned it around and worked magic on this C3, beautifully done.

[@rondail5675]

Well Brian, I am surprised. I would have never guessed it was possible. Beast - to - Beauty!! Thanks for the ending thoughts. Words to live by.

[@michaelcampbell01985]

I knew you could make that car look amazing but WOW!!!!!! Maybe it's not perfect but it still looks amazing.

[@clintonmaurer5758]

A good paint shop can get your hood to match. Since you polished out the paint, it will be a lot easier to get a paint match to the fender. Awesome work sir !!

[@mikemazanet7838]

I wonder if this is as therapeutic for you doing this work as much as it is for me watching it! Impressive and motivating, thank you sir.

[@xr8rick]

I would have loved to see the car outside in the sun. Awesome job.

[@apexdetail85]

You will.

[@howardlee7216]

This Corvette looks great!

[@kevincampbell8298]

I totally love the way this is coming out. I am going to get a depth Gauge and do this to my 87 Porsche 944S in White with this combo and procedure!!

[@lifeofbrian9511]

Sweet results!

[@Ike-yq3gf]

Great job brian

[@jamesbiedlar590]

Incredible!🙌👍

[@ryanheadlee7894]

This has been absolutely amazing, so very helpful thank you!!! I bought a 1973 corvette to learn how to work on vehicles and over the last year I have learned a lot and made some big mistakes as well. They can be fixed I am sure after watching this! I am going to get my giant swirls out of the poor thing. I do have a question, the original bumper disintegrated as I was washing it... so i put a fiberglass one on it and it came straight black, is there a way to gloss fiberglass directly? Again thanks for this video I am super stoked to restore it! I am waiting for the rest of the videos with excitement!

[@BLSdesigns]

That is truly amazing how it doesn’t even look like the same car

[@joemyers3141]

YAY 33! 😉 I'M a Ford guy but that car looks good!

[@alanwallace3253]

Question: What’s you and your son’s favorite project you did together?

[@johnnyhernandez8619]

The paint didn’t look that good from the factory. I know you wanted to go with the fixed headlights, but have you thought about the electric motors from Detroit Speed?

[@apexdetail85]

They are ok...did that to my 79

[@lorenreyes2855]

Brian! Looks great! Can't wait to see the Full Le Man's look! It is mostly the journey that makes it so enjoyable! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jdisdetermined]

It took forever until it dawned on me the 357 and Magnum Wax connection.. haha that's cool.. Looks great, thanks Brian! 👍👌✌

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Fantastic job! Looks like a totally different car. Absolutely amazing!

[@aaronloritts3937]

Fantastic work! I really enjoyed watching the process from start to finish.

[@kennethmoore5886]

Great job , thanks for the videos. Now it's my turn to get started on my project,

[@snail415]

What I appreciate more than this project is the way you deliver it. Concise, practical, informative and honest. Thanks for the entertainment and knowledge.

[@KevinNadeau]

Amazing work Brian! You have inspired me to work on restoring the single-stage paint on my 1970 Corvette. I did a small test section last night starting with 3000 grit and finishing with Meguiars Correcting Compound. I was amazed at how much oxidation was on the paint and the mirror-like finish I ended up with.

[@apexdetail85]

Cheers!

[@davestewart9146]

I love corvettes but the older ones are my favorite, wow the car looks amazing 👍😁❤️

[@danieldrouin6857]

Great job, I can't wait to see more of this project but I do have a question... Why the Jaguar flag mounted on the wall backwards?

[@sandro2304]

Because Brian's son put it that way to challenge Brian's OCD. It has been like that for over a year.

[@danieldrouin6857]

@@sandro2304 LOL, nice! Thx for replying so quickly.

[@bigd9848]

To challenge Brian’s ocd. I give him credit because I would have to have it the right way. I bet he doesn’t look at it.

[@sandro2304]

@@bigd9848 I have asked Brian in multiple videos if he was going to flip it, but he said he was not going to cave.

[@sylvainmarier4818]

First, this is an amazing looking car !! One of the best beautifull Corvette made and you did like always a huge job on this one. Congrats Brian.

[@JesperGrasjo]

Fabulous work and great instructions as usual!

[@paulborg9609]

Well done again Sir!! Seeing these results every time is one of the reasons I am addicted to your channel. The knowledge passed on from you is like an encyclopedia. Stay safe and healthy and just keep them coming.

[@pjii28602]

It looks great!!! Thanks as always for all the work you put in and the product recommendations have been truly helpful.

[@utzdeac]

Gloss at begining was 69.3

[@russellboyd5262]

I adore c3 corvettes,I have a torch red 1977 corvette,I put hooker headers,high performance exhaust manifold,Racing exhaust,tuneup,new timing chain,harmonicbalancer,New valve covers...I have over 12000.00 dollars in upgrades,Its a head turner,you do not go unnoticed in this car.Not great on gas,but i did not buy an economy car,but an american muscle,for sure.Keep those c3 videos coming PLEASE.THANKYOU>

[@LJfootball14]

I almost bought the Magnum Wax when I purchased the LVR 404 and I must say the 404 is some amazing amazing stuff. I’ve been blown away by the 404. Anyways, I was thinking you might finish with the Poly Seal but glad you chose Magnum 357 as I wanted to see how that finished.

[@henryfreeman6113]

L J I love magnum wax. And 403. 403 and 404 are pretty much the same. Both can be used on any color car. I bought the 357 and it honestly has amazing shine and depth in the paint. I made a “first impressions” video on my channel if you are interested to see more on the wax

[@chippydc5]

Absolutely superb series, i’ve just got caught up with it all. Brian you inspired me to try wet sanding on my own vehicle a few months back and I started very fine and worked up and it came out absolutely superb, thanks again.

[@akelaton]

Great video Brian I will like you To talk about the old school materials and technics. Just for fun !! Ahah greetings

[@bevgoss5113]

Wow! 😱 ❤️❤️❤️ amazing, love it. You’ve done an absolutely awesome job. Well done 👍

[@bigd9848]

You have a wide variety of knowledge. I have been learning more from watching your channel.The process is a long one but the outcome is really nice.looks a world of difference and the shine is on point 💎✊

[@jimhoward7821]

Thanks Brian Great videos i have a 75 C-3 red i learned a lot from your videos at 80 years old i will give it a try Thanks...

[@michealrobinson]

Didn't it start somewhere in the 65-68 gloss unit range? Great turn around, and the hood blends in much better, even though it's not the same color as the rest of the car.

[@koioo2]

yes enjoy it and i understand you don t want to replace it parts are not cheap and originality be gone and now it cost you for a polish 20 dollars something and you already bought it and perhaps you can make it better do it gentle by hand

[@wesleystevens7283]

This puppy came a long away.Thanks for sharing this with us.Happy Easter

[@ricbaker4739]

You didn't let us see what your harshest critic thinks of the results.👍👍👍👍

[@chrishines6048]

Amazing motor you have there and I always have a soft spot for C3 Corvette

[@danmorrissette4814]

You could rename your shop "Gloss R- US " ;-)- loll! You never cease to amaze me!! By far my Preferred KZbin Channel !! ThankYou Brian!

[@millerdetailing4176]

Great video series Brian the car came out looking amazing.

[@6RAW6]

Another great video Brian. Keep them coming.

[@hectorserrano7703]

Love this series, the vette came out awesome.

[@stephenstoker570]

I have truly enjoyed this series on the C3. I, like you, love Corvettes and have my 5th on order, which hopefully I will get. But I have a question that I hope you can answer. You stated in an earlier show that you preferred coatings to PPF. How do you deal with the inevitable chips you will get while enjoying you rides? Thanks Brian, I truly enjoy your channel.

[@apexdetail85]

One at a time good sir....one at a time.

[@makinamati]

Youre such a professional, I love your work

[@bige8397]

Would love to see her outside under your worst critic ;) . The LVR 404 really pops. Being an acrylic product, can you layer it or top it with Klasse? Would it be worth it?

[@henryfreeman6113]

Rick in this case no. He topped it with magnum wax 357. That is an acrylic wax. And I think klasse has some polishing ability if I am not wrong. But if you just did 404 then you could use klasse but if it does contain polishing agents I wouldn’t because you want that layer of acrylic from the 404 still there

[@joeyss98]

Brian, love the channel. I notice when you are applying the polish/compounds you never butter the pads. Do you already have them pre buttered or do you work on the paint with it dry like that. I’ve always been taught that you butter to pad so there are no dry cells or fibers that could create pigtails. Am I being told a lie so use additional compounds?

[@apexdetail85]

That is only a factor on soft clear coat.

[@DetailingJourney]

Always love your videos. If it's not too much, would love to see before and after shot, the result is like day and night.

[@edwardbodenmiller6846]

All I can say is the change is unbelievable

[@chadrandolph9874]

Great finish Brian! Well done!

[@jameshutchins3396]

I am glad that original and unrestored is gaining acceptance. These things should be on the road, not museums or private collections never to be used again.

[@apexdetail85]

I completely agree.

[@mikeyp2447]

Excellent job! Beautiful!

[@ashishpatel350]

That gloss is night and day.

[@olgai.menendez9493]

Wow , truly awesome job!

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Nice work! Looks great.

[@richardseem7948]

vette looks bad ass good friend. using 3k sandpaper on da less stress on clear coat?hope all is well

[@apexdetail85]

Absolutely!

[@Devon_Meadows]

Looks amazing Brian!

[@fishingmedic1]

Looks amazing sir!!

[@rayballinger1848]

Great job buddy.

[@mikesmeticulousdetailspodc9359]

Wow! Showroom ready

[@2benwmcdonald]

I have the same color on the 1969 convertible, I have had something fall across my hood and it put some chips in the paint. Any thing I can use to fill the chips and touch up the paint?

[@apexdetail85]

Fill the chips up 80 % of the way with body filler...the rest...touch up and clear.

[@2benwmcdonald]

Thanks for the advice, I will send you a before and after.

[@Piglet6256]

it looks like new :)

[@therushden]

Great series 👍👌👏

[@GeeWhizRS]

Great result that Brian. You'll enjoy rolling about in that.

[@middlegaautomotivedetailin1350]

Great job man

[@kmcq3576]

Awesome job!!!

[@ronayotte3571]

Outstanding!

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Very nice!!

[@richardlavoie6833]

Good work!!!

[@bloodtearssweat1373]

Wow, that C3 came out amazing. I'm really happy that you kept those original rims, really pops with that red paint.

[@Mr42960]

Of all the vehicles I've watched you work on this is the one where you can literally witness the instant change each step produced. I'm thinking because of the color and the fact it was not a clear coat, coupled with the substantial damage that it had suffered. Great looking vette, I have a black 08 and its pretty clean but if you were in my neighborhood I would bet you could improve it. I don't trust anyone near me to touch it with a machine...

[@shaunjones7234]

Brian, great job. Always looking forward to the next video/series 🇬🇧

[@alanwallace3253]

I saw it first finished on FB this am. I’m really liking that acrylic polish over all. I had wonderful results on a SL MBZ I did an enhancement with where I wasn’t going to coat it. Just a magnificent turnaround 🙌

[@chadj8349]

Amazing work on the vette! Turned out great 👍. My son and I make memories with my car. I always tell him if the bell housing falls off it’s his fault because he put it on and torqued it down. Lol 😂

[@SaltyC-v2k]

Brian I think your comments and final last thoughts are absolutely spot on. When I first started paint correction I experienced a lot of trial and errors, but with time and the more you apply yourself to the different challenges you do get better.

[@sccarguy]

What’s the reasoning behind machining the 3000 and hand sanding the 5000?

[@apexdetail85]

Showing different ways to get it done.

[@sccarguy]

But in the interest of time there wouldn’t be a issue machining that last step,

[@1keykneedeep]

Great job Brian. She looks gorgeous. Outstanding gloss. Man those rims are awesome old school relics.

[@williamthomastaggart5080]

Brian, the barn find looks fantastic. As you said it’s not perfect, but to me, outstanding.

[@donaldplante7645]

Congratulation for your car. Its a beautiful corvette 😀😀

[@fernandoorozco3764]

Appreciate that you encourage us to try it out. Not a lot of professionals do that this day in age. We appreciate you!

[@Codriver72]

Stunning job! Absolutely Fantastic results.

[@NikosDIY]

Amazing job Brian! Thank you for encouraging us to try and do it! P.S. the hood is not matching the rest, maybe you should respray it ?

[@apexdetail85]

There are 3 panels I will be respraying. The hood, front, rear bumpers. The rest ...saved.

[@meanf1502]

Nice car Brian looks good with the general lee wheels on it

[@apocalypse487]

I had a feeling it was gonna be a wax. Great job!