Innovative Detailing
Innovative Detailing, Orange County's premiere automotive detailing service. For the finest Crafted Automotive Surface Care, give me a call today!
Final reveal on this incredibly rare 1980 Ford Shay Model A Pickup after completing my full Cosmetic Restoration Services.
What arrived tired, weathered and neglected after years of sitting has now been completely revived back to life with a deep focus on preservation, refinement and attention to detail. Every panel, trim piece and surface was carefully addressed to enhance the originality of this vehicle while dramatically improving its overall appearance and presentation.
From extensive paint correction and wet sanding refinement to chrome polishing, undercarriage preservation, interior detailing and engine bay restoration, this pickup received countless hours of labor to bring back the richness, gloss and depth hidden within the original finish. The goal was never to erase its history, but to preserve it while elevating it to a level worthy of its rarity.
Now under direct daylight, the results speak for themselves. The reflections, clarity and gloss throughout the paint completely transform the truck from how it first arrived. Seeing the sunlight roll across the body lines and brightwork makes every hour invested worth it.
Much more than just a detail — this was a full cosmetic revival focused on craftsmanship, preservation and bringing curb appeal back to a piece of automotive history.
A final video showing the amazing results, its crazy to think where this truck started to where it is today at Innovative Detailing
Nanoskin G5 Graphene Ceramic Coating applied to all exterior painted surfaces that have been corrected and perfected at Innovative Detailing. Quick video walk around to to absorb the work and man hours put in so far on this project, time to squeeze more juice out of this Shay Model A.
05/29/2026
Lots of surfaces being tackled after a thorough pressure washing and steam cleaning on this old Shay at Innovative Detailing
*First to go, the ugly vinyl pinstripes from the 80's that where cracking and peeling.
* Next was the dissasembly of the radiator stone guard, uncovering years of verdigris, light rust blooming and corrosion.
*Using various metal polishes, 4-0000 steel wool, my die grinder and foam pads, I went to town trying to recover every ounce of shine. Once completed the stone guard was reassembled with new stainless hardware.
*Removal of the spare tire, the bracket in which the carriage bolts were rusted out, the attrocious cover and extra side view mirror.
*Black gelcoat surfaces colorsand to remove all the solvent pop, decades of scratches, oxidation and just pure foulness that had accumulated over the years.
*Oak bed wood strips sanitized and degreased from years of mold, dirt, rat/mice f***s and urine. Wood strips sanded down, and 2 new coats of varathane applied with a sanding inbetween coats.
*Brake master resprayed black along with several brackets that just looked nasty.
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