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| | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Trying to decide what to do with the paint on my Dad's 40 Chev. Its all original but getting oxidized and has spots where paint is even gone. Not sure if I should use some 1500 wet sand paper to smooth things and then a light buff or what to do. I know that some of the areas on the hood have a light rust forming on the spots so I have to do something with it.
Thanks Don
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | One of the latest trends is to scuff the paint and shoot clear over it to preserve it as is. I've not done that so this isn't necessarily a recommendation just an option. I've seen it done over light rust but my experience with paint is it doesn't stick to rust. I've not seen any of these jobs after they've aged some to see how well it holds up. If you want to keep it totally original buff off the oxidation and put a good sealer on it. Keep in mind that every time you polish you remove a bit of paint. BTW congratulations on wanting to go the preservation route. Original cars are becoming pretty scarce.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Thanks Tiny. My Dad passed away at the end of April and he always wanted to maintain it the best we could. It's got 30k on it and was a one owner car. I have waxed it n the past but now it needs something with a bit more abrasive to clean and smooth the finish. I have hand rubbed a few spots with diluted rubbing compound and can get some shine out of the old lacquer
paint. It's the rough spots that I'm unsure of what to do with. I know some material has to be taken off. Just not sure how to keep it at a minimum.
Don
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | I used TSRW Quick Strip on my oxidized paint.It works well,without cutting away the paint.It would be available at Marine supply stores as it's purpose is to remove scum and stuff from boats. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,362 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,362 | Trying to decide what to do with the paint on my Dad's 40 Chev. Its all original but getting oxidized and has spots where paint is even gone. Not sure if I should use some 1500 wet sand paper to smooth things and then a light buff or what to do. I know that some of the areas on the hood have a light rust forming on the spots so I have to do something with it.
Thanks Don Plain wax polishing does not remove paint, a cleaner will remove paint.
Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks.
Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.
As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Looks really good! I love survivors.
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Looks great Don. Do you have a 'before' picture? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Looks real nice. It's a pleasure seeing something with (enough) original paint to be saved actually get saved. So what was the eventual process you used? what products and grits and steps and like...the story man? (and yeah... more  )
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