I followed the single stage paint restoration found here: (a lot to read but good!): https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ge-paints.html

Here are some pics from the Facebook Ad for the car, which I think didn't do it justice (and thankfully for me I think caused it not to sell as quickly) BEFORE pics:






Then here are some pics the delivery company took (delivered from Wisconsin to Minnesota 4 hour drive) more BEFORE pics:






AFTER spending 15 hours on the paint with method listed at top of this post (still has its flaws but deeper color and shine):

 

The old cars looked good when they were waxed. "Turtle Wax" paste and lots of rubbing always worked before.

 

Ah yes, my dad was all about Turtle Wax, and I remember seeing Turtle Wax in my grandmothers garage. The final stage here is plain old Meguiars Gold Class Carnuba Plus paste wax. But before that, clay bared and used Meguiars "#7", almost used a whole bottle. Using the #7 to restore/feed the old single stage paint (car was repainted sometime in 80's maybe), keeping it on for 12 hours, then 2-3 more applications of it on key places.. then sealed it with the carnuba wax.

 

very nice results, the car looks great and I like your wheel/tire choice too. What are they?

 

Great job. It is amazing what a lot of elbow grease will do. It helped taking that ugly trailer hitch off too. I think I saw this car on cars dot com. I remember that ugly trailer hitch. Enjoy.

 

Thanks!! The rims are Pontiac Rally's available same year Pontiacs, up to I believe 1977. They are painted black chrome. I would have gone Olds SS1 but can only easily find those in 14", the Pontiacs are 15", easier to find tires for!
Normal look for them is like this:

 

Yes, that hitch had to go for me! Previous owner I think liked to tow a fishing boat to the lake, but I've got other vehicles if I need to tow something!

 

Love the black wheels. Nice job and good looking car.

 

Looks great, nice work!!

 

Ha ha ha. Turtle wax. Boy that takes me back. Many of us I am sure.

Amen to all the comments like this. Looks great. Nothing better than giving an old car love. Good for you.