plus one for meguiars #7, great sealant (not wax) and if it is original it is most certainly not clear coated as clears weren't used till 1981 Bowling Green, keep caution with any wheel application, orbital or otherwise as it can tend to marble the metallics on the original paint... black foam and dual action if orbital must be used and as stated nothing abrasive like compound or cleaner polish.

UV absorbing polishes by hand.

 

Looks great!
fyi the flitz polish liquid not so good…use the paste

 

On original paint cars I would only use Meguiars #7 glaze and Pinnacle Sovereign wax. The Pinnacle wax is a wipe on wipe off wax that is amazing:

 

Thanks for that - I myself am reluctant to use anything called "polish" on my chrome pieces.

 

Thanks, everyone. It’s definitely the factory original, 1968-applied single stage paint on most of the car.

In general, I’m pretty fastidious about maintaining and keeping clean all of my things. The age and originality of this car justify, to me, being as conservative and gentle about maintenance and cleaning as I can, just as I treat my 200-year old carved mahogany chair much differently than I treat one of my modern dining chairs bought at a furniture store. The ‘69 Corvette gets gentler, waterless products, and softer microfiber cloths, not orbital or DA buffers and clay bars. I hose down and soap up my modern DD, get it detailed once a year with clay bars, etc.

I know there are many ways people maintain these old cars, and no doubt another owner of my car would get it repainted, new interior, etc. I’ve never wanted a show car. I even have mixed feelings about replacing original but worn emblems (I hope restoration shops don’t just throw them away), although I understand it in the context of restorations designed to make the car look new. I respect those restorations, and love looking at them, but I’m not trying to make my car look brand new.

I’m always also looking for the most effective and least aggressive ways to preserve the paint, chrome, and interior.

I bought a tube of the Flitz, not the liquid, and apply a small amount on a baby toothbrush to the chrome and emblems.

I will check out the wax suggestions as well.

 

Went to pick up some Meguires #7 - was told that is discontinued. Was able to have some shipped arriving next week.

 

What? I’ll order up a bunch myself. I definitely need a few more applications.

Any thoughts on Gliptone wax? I’ve never waxed a car before, because I’ve always had a car with a clear coat, and I get them detailed once a year. I know some pastes can be hard to use. Other waxes seem to be made for clear coat finishes. This seems to have the right ingredients but a little more user friendly.

https://gliptone.com/professional/wa...paste-wax.html

 

I have an original paint 68, has some light swirl marks. Would you still just use just #7 and Sovereign? Does #7 to get rid of swirl marks… or would you pair with something else?

 

I would use meguiars swirl remover 2.0 then use the #07 and pinnacle wax https://www.autozone.com/wash-mitts-chamois-and-other-wash-and-wax-accessories/scratch-remover/p/meguiar-s-m9-mirror-glaze-swirl-remover-16oz/555326_0_0?cmpid=LIAS:EN:AD:NL:1000000:W AW:19356864679&&CATARGETID=1200541500012 86150&CADevice=c&gad_source=4&gclid=Cj0K CQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v9sp9hOMtRRY1xdlgw4 JZvt0KxFjbn9AEnZSEaYadlHEaA6W-l6g6waAj2sEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds