Paint restoration

[gtopaul]

I had some scratches, not fine at all, that came out and disappeared after a compound and buff.
Maybe a clay bar is what you need... show us some pictures.

I tend to probably agree with ScottyWM that a repaint will probably be required but always open to suggestion. The clear coat seems to be like it's been run through an automatic carwash all it's life. I've got a couple of mediocre pics loaded up at:

http://members.aol.com/gtopaul/private/paint001.jpg
http://members.aol.com/gtopaul/private/paint003.jpg


Thanks!

Paul

[ScottyWM]

Paul - Those pics look very similar to the sides of my car. I've also got some round spots on the roof about the size of a drink coaster that have scratches in them all pointing the same way in the circle, but each circle pointing different direction - figure that one out!

I too have a rear panel that was resprayed at some point that is in much better shape than the rest of the car.

I call it a 20-20 paint job, looks great from 20 feet when the car is moving 20 mph.

[Gayle]

I tend to probably agree with ScottyWM that a repaint will probably be required but always open to suggestion. The clear coat seems to be like it's been run through an automatic carwash all it's life. I've got a couple of mediocre pics loaded up at:

http://members.aol.com/gtopaul/private/paint001.jpg
http://members.aol.com/gtopaul/private/paint003.jpg


Thanks!

Paul

Big difference between clear coat that has big patches peeling off and clear coat that has scratches.

I think this paint job can be saved. Lots of product out there designed to solve this problem. I liked P21S Paintwork cleaner for hand application--if you are not ready to pop for the porter cable. P21S Paintwork's mission is to deal with swirl marks. Lots of other good products mentioned earlier in this thread.

It is a good excuse to hang out in the garage and drink beer. What have you got to lose? Detailing can be a zen experience.

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/polish.html

[Gayle]

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