I just purchased my 1st GTO to restore and I don't won't to mess up or do something stupid. I'm not in a hurry and would value the counsel from the vast forum members on best practices/lessons learned.
The car I'm completing the restoration on is a 1965 GTO coupe. The prior owner started the restore process and has completed the following: painted the frame and under carriage on a rotisserie, powder coated metal parts, rebuilt the engine and transmission, and installed the engine, transmission, fuel & break lines, and suspension.
I'm debating if I should wet sand & apply final clear coat now before I complete the wiring, install the exhaust & radiator, install the interior, install the glass, and install the metal trim? My initial thoughts were to complete the above in the event I scratch the body, I would be able to address any markings by wet sanding the body as one of the last steps in the restoration process. However, a concern one mechanic brought to my attention today is if I wet sand & apply final clear coat later in the process, I would have to cover up many items from the water/white powder produced during this process so its best to get the wet sanding and final clear coat out of the way now.
Thoughts?
The car I'm completing the restoration on is a 1965 GTO coupe. The prior owner started the restore process and has completed the following: painted the frame and under carriage on a rotisserie, powder coated metal parts, rebuilt the engine and transmission, and installed the engine, transmission, fuel & break lines, and suspension.
I'm debating if I should wet sand & apply final clear coat now before I complete the wiring, install the exhaust & radiator, install the interior, install the glass, and install the metal trim? My initial thoughts were to complete the above in the event I scratch the body, I would be able to address any markings by wet sanding the body as one of the last steps in the restoration process. However, a concern one mechanic brought to my attention today is if I wet sand & apply final clear coat later in the process, I would have to cover up many items from the water/white powder produced during this process so its best to get the wet sanding and final clear coat out of the way now.
Thoughts?