Clear Coat Refresher?
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Clear Coat Refresher?
Sorry, i will admit that i didn't search before posting this question, but only because the search feature wasn't available at the time of this post.
Anyways, I was wondering if it was possible to refresh an old clear coat finish(1998 model) without respraying. My first idea was to cut and buff the coat. Any ideas. I have all the tools. I use to be an automotive painter apprentice. It was a fun job, just alot of work.
Anyways, I was wondering if it was possible to refresh an old clear coat finish(1998 model) without respraying. My first idea was to cut and buff the coat. Any ideas. I have all the tools. I use to be an automotive painter apprentice. It was a fun job, just alot of work.
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Yep, you can definitely cut it if you want by wetsanding if needed. The first question though is just how bad is it ? Are you talking about oxidation or car wash scratches and the like ? If so, I would just use a good 1500 grit compound to start with on a medium cut compound pad, then move into a swirl remover after that on a polishing pad, then a nice coat of wax applied with an orbital or by hand depending. Just remember, when it comes to buffing, it's not about setting a world record in speed, take your time and allow the products to do the work along with your buffer, running it full tilt will get you nothing more than a burned up paint job. Depending on the size of the vehicle and just how bad it is, plan on spending a couple hours out in the garage, but it'll be worth it. I know this is a Ford site, but I'm probably going to put a few pictures in my Gallery of some of the cars I've put together in the past few years, and even some of the current projects, just for kicks.
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Yea its mainly just oxidized, covered with sap, and just a pretty nasty color over the oxford white. I might do it piece by piece just so i can focus on not burning it. Speaking of pictures i might put up an Auburn custom paint hood I made for a good friend for his graduation present.
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The tree sap might give you some fits, it can be a real PITA to get off and if it has been on there a while, there's a good chance it corroded the clear a bit. Not to say those marks won't come out, but there might be a little bit of residual marking left over. The lucky thing is that you mentioned it's white and much easier to hide blemishes.
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