Detailing the Legend: A Retro Racer Revival

Detailing a Legend in the Autogeek Bay

The Autogeek Detailers recently had a chance to work on one of the most iconic vehicles ever built. When this classic rolled into our bay, even the most seasoned tech stopped to take a look.

Though its history turns heads, the detailing approach we used isn’t just for show cars. These same techniques and products work wonders on any legacy vehicle—or your own garage project that deserves to shine like a champion.

What We Used:

• SONAX Brilliant Shine Detailer
• SONAX Ceramic Ultra Slick Detailer
• SONAX Ceramic Tire and Wheel Detailer
• SONAX Leather Foam
• SONAX Interior Detailer

Restoring the Finish with SONAX Brilliant Shine Detailer

When handling a legacy car, every move matters. Aged paint and leather demand gentle but effective care. That’s why we started with SONAX Brilliant Shine Detailer—the perfect way to revive fading paint without risking damage. It enhances gloss, restores depth, and adds a durable hydrophobic barrier that helps repel water, dirt, and road film long after the final wipe-down.

Fun fact: SONAX Brilliant Shine Detailer also works on saw blades—and delivers a razor-sharp shine worthy of the racetrack.

Protecting the Surface

If your car gets the occasional smudges and imperfections, this product will also be of good use. SONAX Ceramic Ultra Slick Detailer is in a similar category to Brilliant Shine Detailer, but it takes protection to the next level. It provides a strong defensive barrier against oxidation and environmental buildup while keeping your paint surface slick and glossy. The hydrophobic finish helps repel water and dirt, giving your car that just-detailed look longer, no matter what the road throws at it.

Wheels and Tires That Steal the Show

This car has traveled through every kind of climate, so we turned to SONAX Ceramic Tire and Wheel Detailer for the ultimate protection. It creates a hydrophobic barrier to repel rain and snow, provides UV protection to prevent cracking, and leaves a deep, lasting gloss. For vehicles that live in the spotlight or under the sun, this product keeps the finish looking factory-fresh.

If your car looks like it is straight out of the 1960s, your legacy vehicle will need superior protection beyond traditional waxes and dressings. The Ceramic Detailer ensures your vehicle's surface stays smooth and clean, no matter where the road or the weather takes it.

Preserving the Interior

Do your seats look like they've been used for 50 years? Has your leather been treated like a playhouse by a mischievous passenger or two? This calls for SONAX Leather Foam and SONAX Interior Detailer.

The SONAX Leather Foam is designed to gently lift dirt without harsh chemicals or heavy buffing. Simply spray the foam onto a clean towel or applicator and work it into the leather using light, even pressure. Then remove it with a dry towel and give it a gentle buff for touch-ups.

It is the same easy process working with SONAX Interior Detailer—spray it on a towel and wipe down dashboards, panels, and trim. Both formulas clean effectively while leaving a smooth, balanced finish that feels fresh, not greasy.

Even if your cockpit’s seen a few stowaway adventures, these products will restore it to its rightful, race-ready glory.

Final Lap

We were honored to have this iconic car in our bay. When it rolled out, it looked better than ever—clean, protected, and ready to turn heads again.

Whether your ride’s a 1960s icon or your weekend cruiser, treat it like a legend.

Explore the SONAX detailing line at Autogeek.net and detail like a pro. Saw blades are optional.

Check out a quick highlight video here https://youtube.com/shorts/0hmnt7crEUI?feature=share