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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 12 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 12 | I've got old, oxidized paint. What's the best, temporary thing I can do to it to polish it up and make it look somewhat presentable? Products? Methods? Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 | Try getting some extra fine rubbing compound from the auto parts store. Practice in a hidden or less noticeable area. Follow the instructions and follow up with a nice rich wax. Good luck! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | rub it down with Diesel fuel. I once did a 54 that way and it made the old dead paint look brand new. I really did this and it helped, for a time, but it sure did collect red dust a lot  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 | If it's OLD, OLD as you say, you will be down to the metal before it shines. The elements do a number on the OLD paint. How OLD is it? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | I wouldn't use diesel fuel, comet, or anything other than wax and rubbing compound, or just let it be. The reason being that the oil and silicones in those products will give you fits when trying to repaint the metal. The best protection to the metal would be a good coat of wax. Know that if you rub the oxidation off the paint will get thinner. I suggest you leave it alone until you paint it. If you need it to look good for a photo just wash it and take the pictures while it is wet.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 613 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 613 | ive thought of tring to wetsand mine with ultra fine sandpaper. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 | wet sand with 1200 then compound then wax | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | Bon Ami, is a cleaning powder I used on my 56. It will not scratch and leaves the paint shinny and clean, ready for some good wax.
Just a side note, when ever I cleaned my 56 with Bon Ami people would ask me if I got my truck repainted. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 | how did you apply the bon ami???? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 | wet sand it then clear coat it clear coat on ebay is cheap | | |
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