Classic Lines.......Style and Opulance

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Feb 13, 2010 | 11:21 AM

Innovative Detailing

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Classic Lines.......Style and Opulance

Here is this classic vehicle that I was recently asked to bring back that "Sparkle".

This gem with a history of Hollywood stardom had a hazed layer of paint and it was raspy to the touch. After inspecting the vehicle I determined that it was light oxidation and paint overspray. I then proceeded to perform an extensive detail to restore its lustre and gloss to the highest level possible....

Back in the day's before the Accord was the 37 Cord.......Clark Gables Cord that is...

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YouTube - Innovative Detailing details this stunning 1937 Cord

Thank you for viewing this very rare classic

Feb 13, 2010 | 08:49 PM

JimC64

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Wow.....Superb job as always Dave

Question though?.....How do you detail " normal " everyday vehicles after working on a piece of automotive art - history such as that?

Thanks for sharing that with us.....

Feb 14, 2010 | 05:06 AM

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From: Brittany France

I bet that took ages, with all the angles, grills, and louvres.
Great job.

Feb 14, 2010 | 05:31 PM

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very cool car! I'd drive that to dinner.

Feb 15, 2010 | 10:26 AM

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That's a real classic , although I can't see the images I can guess what a brilliant job you did

Feb 16, 2010 | 03:03 AM

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From: Brittany France

That's odd Caddy, there are 4 in the body of the post and a whole vid over in the you tube link.

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