Paint correction: 1968 Barracuda, 340 Magnum

[Chase@Adams]

This client contacted me and JUST wanted the outside of his baby dealt with. After discussing budget and goals, we decided to shoot for about a 75%-85% correction, glaze & wax, and a gentle wipedown of the engine bay. The owner of this car has owned it for about 10-11 years, and most of the swirls and damage were caused by his improper wash technique & a bad job with his rubbing compound.

Process was as follows:

• Wipedown with Adam's Waterless Wash & Waterless Wash towels:
• (car did not need clay bar. Lives a very pampered life inside)
• Flex 3401 polisher & pad/polish kit
• 3 passes of Adam's Severe Swirl Remover & Green Pad
• 1 pass of Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover & Orange Pad
• 1 pass of Adam's Fine Machine Polish & White pad
• Solid coat of Adam's Brilliant Glaze & Red pad
• Coat of Adam's Americana Paste Wax & Hand applicator
• All polish, glaze, & wax removal was done with Adam's single soft & double soft microfibers
• Engine bay got wiped down with Adam's Waterless Wash & Waterless Wash towels
• Adam's Detail Spray on the windows

Total time spent, 6 hours. Onto the pics!


Car was very clean upon arrival, so these shots will give you a GOOD idea of the condition of the paint all over. Here's a 50/50 shot of the trunk.


Hood 50/50 shot


Front clip before & after


Driver's door before & after


All done!!
























Thanks for looking!! Any questions, feel free to ask!

[Chase@Adams]

If you guys would like any advice, just shout!

[it'sthatcar]

As somebody who regularly washes their car using only Spic N' Span, water, Windex, and Clorox wipes, what can I do to avoid results that look like the before photos above?

I love my car, and I love washing it myself (especially to save money). I do not love spending money on detailing products...that is one of the greatest downsides to being a college kid, I don't have the money lol.

So what can I do to get the best "just-detailed" look using products someone might have around the house?

[Chase@Adams]

Originally Posted by it'sthatcar

As somebody who regularly washes their car using only Spic N' Span, water, Windex, and Clorox wipes, what can I do to avoid results that look like the before photos above?

I love my car, and I love washing it myself (especially to save money). I do not love spending money on detailing products...that is one of the greatest downsides to being a college kid, I don't have the money lol.

So what can I do to get the best "just-detailed" look using products someone might have around the house?

Well buddy, I TOTALLY understand the $$$ situation. And I'm not going to force you to spend money. I hope you're ONLY using Windex on your windows. But those other two cleaners have no place in auto detailing. The reason home cleaners don't work on cars, is because that's not what they're meant for. That's why you're probably getting swirls and scratches, and less than desirable results, due to the product and process you're using. Before I go any further, I will introduce you to the holy grail of instruction. Watch these when you get time, and feel free to PM me with any questions.

Instructional Detailing Videos

But in general, there are INCREDIBLY FEW home-based cleaners that I would ever even feel "comfortable" allowing. Yet I would NEVER recommend them!! Chances are, if you're spending $$$ on home cleaning supplies, you have enough from time to time, to get the proper auto products, at least once in awhile.

[Flakattack2]

i'd drive that in a heartbeat lol

[Flakattack2]

thats also not a 68'. just pointin that out

[Chase@Adams]

^^ I doubt the owner is wrong about the year of his car, but mistakes do happen. Not all of the parts are original '68 parts, as it's not an original car. What year do you think it is?