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Spend some time with some fine grit polish and then switch to the ultra-fine or the finest you can get your hands on.
Really odd how one side looks great and the other side looks like it was painted and not shot with clear.
I'm assuming the stock finish was a base coat and a clear, here. Assuming the clear isn't peeling, just spending some time polishing it up should bring it back.
You can make the job quicker by using a rotary tool, but I honestly prefer to do it by hand so you don't cut too deep with whatever medium you're using to polish.
What he said ^^^^ Unless it is actually faded and has been repainted (which I doubt) we need to know what does the rest of the paint look like? The hood, doors and especially the roof. Depending on what you tell me or better yet include some more good pictures so we can tell what has happened to the paint. One off hand possibility is the previous owner (if you have not had it long) worked his A$$ off and did a good job with the good side and then said " Since I'm selling it I'm just going to show them what is under the old paint. Basically said to heck with all this work. If that happened, you might have a real gem hiding. I think I could lure it out if that is the case. Also, if just that one side looks good, look under the truck for damage at that side. Look inside your door jambs and see what the paint looks like. Try a little polish and wax to the jamb and see if it looks like the good side. Sandy
Looks like the truck was parked in the same spot over a great many years. Always shaded on one side, always sunny on the other. UV rays and the elements take their toll.
I will cast my vote for it being repainted. Like Sandy said, pics of the rest of the truck will likely tell "the rest of the story". Also, look for other signs of repairs on the good side, newer wheel, trim, inside of bed, etc.
I will check Youtube for Paul Harvey shows. Always forget about that.
The reason I was thinking a repaint could have occurred is if this was an insurance job. Insurance only agreed to pay for the damaged area and it could have been too expensive for that owner to pay for the rest of it. Maybe? I agree, I hope the OP provides more info.
By the way, where are those airplanes you mentioned? All I can make out is a ladder and a can or jug of some type.
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I miss hearing those Paul Harvey stories.
The original Paul Harvey Radio shows are on YouTube.
I hope the OP comes back. "I got's to know". OP, what planes are those in the reflection?[/QUOTE]
My paint looked very similar to yours (same condition but faded all over, same color combo). I got a Harbor Freight buffer (#62297) and some Meguiar's "Ultimate Compound." Spent a weekend polishing and about 90% of the faded paint looks great now. The top of the cab and the hood look "decent" but they were the most faded.
Overall it made a huge difference in the paint. I might start there ($70 & minor labor) before repainting. Just my 0.02
Do you guys know any solution of preventing water spots?
Easily done with a clay bar and works on your glass. Clay bar is easy to do. Just google it and there are plenty of HOW TO's
If you can contact the PO and find out what is going on it would help a lot.
Do you want to try and see what you can do with that faded side? I can tell you what I would do. I need to do something with my bed after my body paint job. I put a tri-fold on it but I want to fold it back at car shows. I was checking my bed today and did a half-a$$ job of cleaning, polish and some wax to see what I had. The side paint looks in good shape but it had a bed liner for 22 years and is scratched up on the bottom of the bed. I am going to leave it scratched up but polish etc the entire bed. The scratches might add a little character. Sides look good. I am going to do what I would do to yours if it was mine. It will take me a couple of days to do mine so if you want to wait and see how it turns out, you can then decide what to do. Sandy....... Look what was hiding under that crap. Can't wait to put my Porter Cable on it after it is prepped for detailing.
If it is indeed a single stage paint as Brad mentioned (assuming of course this was a repaint due to some kind of repair), then my initial suggestion is still valid.
Get out there and start polishing away.
Clay bar it to get all those deposits, waterspots, and other things you can't see with your eye bulbs. In fact, wash the surface, and clay bar it first before polishing.
Also, if it is single stage, you will notice color coming off as you polish; this is normal, just don't overdo it down to the primer! Take your time, go slow, use the proper abrasives and you'll come out on top.
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