All MetalShaping

Go Back   All MetalShaping > Metal Shaping Projects > Automotive Projects
  Today's Posts Posts for Last 7 Days Posts for Last 14 Days  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1791  
Old 07-26-2021, 05:49 PM
fred26t fred26t is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Garden Grove, Ca
Posts: 251
Default Great Job Jack!

Jack it is really nice. The posts are great. Fred26T.
__________________
Fred26T
Reply With Quote
  #1792  
Old 07-26-2021, 06:51 PM
Kerry Pinkerton's Avatar
Kerry Pinkerton Kerry Pinkerton is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Near Huntsville, Alabama. Just south of the Tennessee line off I65
Posts: 8,321
Default

OK Jack, when are you going to take it outside and make some glamor shots. Just when I think you can't do better....you do!

Everyone who has viewed this thread....all nearly 650,000 times is better because of what you have showed us. Thank you is woefully inadequate for what you have contributed. World class stuff!
__________________
Kerry Pinkerton
Reply With Quote
  #1793  
Old 07-27-2021, 08:49 AM
Overkill Overkill is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Cloverdale, CA
Posts: 1,233
Default I second Kerry's thoughts

Fantastic stuff!
__________________
John

Ron Covell, Autofuturist books (Tim Barton/Bill Longyard) and Kent White metalshaping DVD's available, shipped from the US. Contact lane@mountainhouseestate.com for price and availability.
Reply With Quote
  #1794  
Old 07-27-2021, 10:41 AM
Jack 1957's Avatar
Jack 1957 Jack 1957 is offline
MetalShaper of the Month Dec . 2016, Sept 2019 Metal Shaper Of The Year 2021
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Strongsville,OH
Posts: 1,131
Default

Hey Guys, I need some help. I'm having trouble getting help with the electronics on this pile. I had a guy (John) that was willing and very sharp. He came out once to get started. He made some progress but he's slammed at his job, working 6 days/week so his time is limited or non existent.
If anyone out there knows of a service tech with an up to date scanner, that's near the Cleveland, Ohio area please see if he's willing to help me out. I'll pay for his time, I'm not looking for a handout.
I need someone with a scanner and current updates. The grouping for the CTS updates is 2008 to 2016. Prefer a tech familiar with GM and with strong diagnostic skills.


Problems include clear and reset Vehicle Antitheft Immobilizer, U100 DTC (ECM - BCM Comms) I have not altered or butchered anything in the electronics or harness other than deleting the side curtain air bags which is peripheral and was done right. John was able to crank the starter using his scanner so I know that it still functions. I double checked and triple checked every ground and service connector. Welded bungs or nuts to the floorboards and frame for solid grounds. The body and frame are grounded to each other with six 8ga wires. Everything was done right.

At the moment, I'm partially locked out. No Crank/Start. Shift lockout, Door latches Inop, Power windows Inop.
What's encouraging is that I had all this stuff operating. After I got the left window regulator set up, I went to the right side to do that one and power was gone.
I think the problem finding help is that all the shops are slammed. There are not many younger guys coming in to replace us retirees. Another thing is that most techs don't want to do side jobs. I understand that. When I was working, I never did side jobs. If I needed some extra cash I just doubled down at work.
Anyway, that's where I'm at right now. As soon as I get these electronics sorted out I'm ready to road test. I still have some smaller stuff to attend to but I want to fire this thing up and see what's up while the weather is still decent.
So, if anyone has a friend or acquaintance with the skills involved please ask them to contact me. Best way is right here on the forum. PM or just post on this thread. Thanks.
__________________
Jack

Set a Goal So Big That You Can't Achieve It Until You Grow Into The Person That Can.

Last edited by Jack 1957; 07-27-2021 at 11:05 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #1795  
Old 07-27-2021, 11:12 AM
Sprint Relic Sprint Relic is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mesquite, TX.
Posts: 129
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kerry Pinkerton View Post
Everyone who has viewed this thread....all nearly 650,000 times is better because of what you have showed us. Thank you is woefully inadequate for what you have contributed. World class stuff!
What Kerry said.
Thank You Jack So Much for taking the time !
__________________
Skip Wilson

Last edited by Sprint Relic; 07-27-2021 at 11:20 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #1796  
Old 08-04-2021, 09:13 PM
Jack 1957's Avatar
Jack 1957 Jack 1957 is offline
MetalShaper of the Month Dec . 2016, Sept 2019 Metal Shaper Of The Year 2021
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Strongsville,OH
Posts: 1,131
Default

Super detailer and long time friend of mine, Mike Eady stopped over Monday to throw a megashine on the Cadillac. Over the years he has constantly followed the progression of detailing products and tests them and decides whether they're crap or keepers.
He recently started using Glare Products instead of ceramics. Performance is head and shoulders above ceramics. We both had orbital buffers so we attacked it together. I think it took us between 2 and 3 hours to complete the process. Outstanding results. The difference probably isn't noticeable in pictures, but it's noticeable in person.


Name:  2067.jpg
Views: 1381
Size:  108.4 KB


You be the judge.


Name:  2068.jpg
Views: 1251
Size:  81.8 KB




Name:  2069.jpg
Views: 1170
Size:  89.6 KB


I put the roof back on for what I thought would be the last time and adjusted the latches for a snug fit, but I'm not really satisfied with it. The rubber seals that go over the windshield and around the rear perimeter are too thick. I thought they were soft enough and would squish down when the roof was clamped down, but they didn't.
I'll have to take the roof back off and change the seals.


Name:  2070.jpg
Views: 1139
Size:  68.4 KB




Name:  2071.jpg
Views: 1145
Size:  80.2 KB


You can see that the seal is doing its job, but it's too thick. The roof stands too high off the body. I need to get it down about 3/8". I don't want the edge contacting the body. A small gap, less than 1/4" will be good.


Name:  2072.jpg
Views: 1137
Size:  70.7 KB
__________________
Jack

Set a Goal So Big That You Can't Achieve It Until You Grow Into The Person That Can.
Reply With Quote
  #1797  
Old 08-05-2021, 05:04 AM
Gojeep's Avatar
Gojeep Gojeep is offline
MetalShaper of the Month March 2015, March 2020,, June 2022,Aug 2023
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Eastern Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 2,986
Default

It is looking outstanding Jack.
__________________
Marcus
aka. Gojeep
Victoria, Australia
http://willyshotrod.com

Invention is a combination of brains and materials.
The more brains you use, the less materials you need.
Reply With Quote
  #1798  
Old 08-05-2021, 08:05 AM
Marc Bourget Marc Bourget is online now
Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Ca
Posts: 716
Default

One clue to the quality of the shine is the clarity of the reflection of the photographer!


Maybe a quick rundown of the preferred system and it's components?
__________________
Marc
Reply With Quote
  #1799  
Old 08-05-2021, 10:26 AM
Jack 1957's Avatar
Jack 1957 Jack 1957 is offline
MetalShaper of the Month Dec . 2016, Sept 2019 Metal Shaper Of The Year 2021
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Strongsville,OH
Posts: 1,131
Default

This was a fresh paint job so some of the prep steps were skipped. Clean the surfaces with soap and water, then use a clay bar to get imbedded dirt and grit off, then wipe the car off with a mixture of distilled or filtered water and 20% isopropyl alcohol. We used Glare Plus (Glare+) Polish on this one. Use a variable speed orbital buffer on low speed to spread out a few drops evenly on the panel, then bump the speed up to medium high and apply moderate pressure with a medium density foam pad. Do one panel at a time. A little polish goes a long way. Keep working the surface moving in crosshatch patterns. The polish stays wet for about 5 or 10 minutes,then just powders up and wipes away with a microfiber cloth.

This is where most of the work is done so don't shortcut this first step. When the whole car is done, switch to a soft foam finishing pad and repeat the process but don't apply pressure this time and don't keep working the surface until the polish dries up. Light pressure for a couple minutes spreading it evenly then stop and let the polish set for about 20 minutes to dry on the car. Wipe the haze off with a microfiber cloth and you're done. This second application is similar to what you would do if you were waxing the car.

This product is glass infused and there is a lot of chemistry that's beyond me involved. The big benefit is the thermal breakdown temperature; 500°!!! Wax breaks down at about 90°, ceramic at about 180°. Glare has a website with all the info and videos that explain everything. As I said, most of it is beyond me. Mike is the seasoned expert. His word is good enough for me.
I think We were using a 6oz bottle and didn't even use half of it . Probably 2 to 3 ounces. A little goes a long way.
__________________
Jack

Set a Goal So Big That You Can't Achieve It Until You Grow Into The Person That Can.

Last edited by Jack 1957; 08-05-2021 at 01:16 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #1800  
Old 08-05-2021, 03:44 PM
daveb daveb is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Scotch Plains NJ
Posts: 99
Default

That car is spectacular!!
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:21 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.