Save Your Classic Car: The Easy #7 Method

[@bonkle_boi]

This video is the BEST thing I've seen on youtube for single stage paint oxidation. This is basically the cliff notes version of Mike Phillips' "#7 rub down technique" and he is by far one of the best detailing/restoration resources today. The man has written pages upon pages of articles on #7 and its history alone, never mind everything else he's done for the industry. #7 is one of the only products that has some proprietary "feeder-oils" that serve to recondition the paint without taking off too much. I did a terrible job explaining it, but do educate yourselves before blindly thumbs downing a video

[@corvettejimmy3323]

With this polish, more is better. I urge anyone that owns a car with original lacquer to use this.

[@tom-hg9qw]

It's obvious that none of the doubters of this video have used #7 on decades-old single stage paint. It's a remarkable process where the paint becomes "alive" and workable. You can easily use 4 or more bottles of #7 to feed a severely oxidized car. Then the key is to lock in those oils with a sealant or wax.

[@johnheilner1283]

You let it dry for 12 hours? Thought the bottle says do not let dry, guessing it does not hurt the paint on your Vette?

[@PrecisionAutoAesthetics]

It never actually dries. At least not over the 12 hour period it'll be on the car. It may dry if you left it for days.

[@mattcan69]

@@PrecisionAutoAesthetics Howdy ! love this video as i am about to jump in on a 1981 Porsche 911 SC from California that has a bunch of oxidization to be removed . I read the entire article from Mike regarding and this is how i ended up here . The 12 hour non drying i am assuming is based on the conditioner oils in the solution. I was planning to do two applications of #7 as some area's of this poor car look like hell on toast..

[@PrecisionAutoAesthetics]

I'm not even sure it would ever dry up because of the oils. It most likely would wash off first. You can do as many applications after that initial 12 hour one as you want. As you reapply it, the towels will get lighter and lighter in color as its removing less and less dirt, grime, debris embedded in the paint. You can go until you're happy... Or your arms fall off from buffing.

[@PrecisionAutoAesthetics]

Here something that might help explain a little better what I am doing with this Vette. It's a little bit of a long read, but if you still don't understand what I'm doing after that, I can't help you. www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-to-articles-by-mike-phillips/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html I learn this technique 30 years ago when I use to go to car shows and listen to the old guys with the Vette talk about it. They learned to do this back in the 40s and 50s but it was used more like a glaze. Then in the late 80s early 90s this is what those guys were talking about to restore the single stage paint finishes on those 40s and 50s cars. Lots of car care products have uses other than what they were made to do, case in point Meguiar's #7, which I happen to explain what's going on here in this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3y5gHeYq8aknbs

[@foxyepoxy602]

Thanks for not showing us the finish product.

[@PrecisionAutoAesthetics]

Might want to check the End Screen. There's been a link to a walk-around video since this one was posted. :-D

[@eamoncollier]

😮That's a shitload of polish!! And a terrycloth towel? Maybe I'm overreacting but isn't a microfiber or foam pad more appropriate for polishing? A terry seems a bit too rough.

[@PrecisionAutoAesthetics]

Not at all. I've tried with a microfiber just to see and it doesn't get the same results. Microfiber is too soft, you need something a little more aggressive to dig in and pull up all the contaminates in that single stage paint. Don't forget, Megs #7 isn't a polish. If anything its more like a glaze that you would use after polishing. In this case its being used more as a cleaner though.

[@chicathegreencheekconure17]

@@PrecisionAutoAesthetics There is no cleaners in M7. First learn what kind of product you use before you make a video.

[@erwinrin5078]

Terry towels are fine for older paint like the Corvette he has shown. It's a single stage paint(meaning no clear coat) . It's all a matter of preference and the time you have to do the vehicle. Any (modern) car usually from 1991 and up is clear coated. Detailers usually use microfiber towels more often with a high GSM (GRAMS PER SQUARE METER) because they are softer and more plush which helps prevent scratches or swirl Marks on the clear coat. To answer the question about the microfiber and foam pads; it would be safe with a dual action polisher for a DIYER and definitely a skilled professional to polish the paint that way as long as you use very light pressure on the machines. I hope that helps and answers anything. 😁

[@rskalisky]

@@chicathegreencheekconure17 He said, "being used as a cleaner". Nowhere did he say it has cleaners. Learn to comprehend what you read.

[@mattlanigan2942]

Should rename this video "how not to use a glaze"....... wow

[@PrecisionAutoAesthetics]

May I ask why? What is your experience with this product? Have you ever tried this technique before? Have you seen the results first hand? To see that no paint on the car was removed other than the dead, oxidized paint. Have you taken the time to watch my other video where I explain the process and how it works? I understand that it might seem odd to use this product in a way that doesn't seem to be intended to be used. Out of the box thinking, I guess. I'm not the only one, just seem to be the only one with a video on it on KZbin. At the time, this was only the second car I had done this on but has since done 6 more with amazing results. One of which I have a video for that will be out soon. I guess I could have just been a hack instead and taken a polisher to his car and possibly ruined the original paint. I'd say if you ever have the chance to try this. Its hard work, multiple days, but well worth it when trying to preserve original, single-stage paint.