C3 sitting outside for 15+ years---Buffed it back to its former glory
06-15-2014, 11:02 PM
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C3 sitting outside for 15+ years---Buffed it back to its former glory
Got my dad's 73 Corvette last year. After getting it road worthy again I decided to give it a good buff and it really turned out nice. My brother and I plan on doing a complete restoration on it next year, but for now thought this would keep it from looking like bubba was driving it.
Just for reference I used a 3M rubbing compound on a Dwelt buffer at 1500 rpm. took me about 3 hours
Just for reference I used a 3M rubbing compound on a Dwelt buffer at 1500 rpm. took me about 3 hours
06-15-2014, 11:24 PM
#6
man that looks cool! any interior shots? would love to see them!!!
good luck!
good luck!
06-16-2014, 03:18 AM
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It wouldn't take a lot to get it crack-free again-- 
06-16-2014, 11:46 AM
#10
Team Owner
Looks great!!! Now, what to do for the frame rust it accumulated underneath over those 15 years???
06-16-2014, 10:47 PM
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06-16-2014, 11:44 PM
#13
Race Director
Amazing difference. Time well spent. Looks sooooo much better.
06-17-2014, 12:26 PM
#17
Drifting
That really is a huge difference. I looks good. 
If you maintain it out of the sun when you are not driving it, It should keep the shine till your ready for the restoration next year. It will fade back within a few months if left out in the sun.
If you maintain it out of the sun when you are not driving it, It should keep the shine till your ready for the restoration next year. It will fade back within a few months if left out in the sun.
06-17-2014, 05:55 PM
#20
Terrorizing Orange Cones
That TLC goes a long way to change attitudes. I hope that you can store it in a garage now so that you don't have to repeat the exercise.
Looking good.
Looking good.