My 1966 convertible has pinstripes thanks to the previous owner...I'm trying to save myself the trouble of repainting the car.The paint is glossy and in good shape.It does have considerable orange peel.I can remove the stripes with 1000 grit, then 2000 grit, then 3M buffing compound.I tried Mirror Glaze wax and sealer. I can't get the gloss to come back. It doesn't have clear coat. What is the proper way to color sand a single stage paint and get the gloss back? THANKS!!!
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Re: Color Sanding
Hi Jerry:
You should be able to restore the gloss by using increasingly finer compounds and polishing media until you have worked your way through buffing, polishing, micro finishing and ebony products,if you have already wet / color sanded up to and including 2000 you have done enough, ( if properly done ). Good Luck and I hope this helps you a bit.
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You don't have the right products....
to achieve what you desire. Go to any automotive parts/supplier and get the following 3M products, also you need the following buffing/polishing pads.
3M medium cut machine compound and use a buffing pad 3M foam compound and use a yellow foam pad 3M Finess It II and use a lumpy foam padComment
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I've heard you mention this system
Hi George:
I haven't used this system, that's all there is to it? VERY cool.
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Re: You don't have the right products....
George, Meguiars makes similar systems that I have been using for about 3 years now. My local auto paint store sells the entire selection of their products. In addition, their web site at:
has the products and you can post questions that are answered by real humans! GaryComment
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Re: Color Sanding
Jerry- You didn't mention what type of paint was on the car, or if it had been repainted some time in it's past. Some older single stage paints don't buff back to a high gloss once the surface layer has been sanded through. Acrylic enamel was used extensively throughout the late sixties, seventies, and eighties, and is one of those paints. If the paint type can be determined, it may save you a lot of elbow grease. Good luck.Comment
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I've wondered if there was any similarity....
I've seen their products on the store shelves and wondered if they were simmilar. Thanks for the info. Greatly appreciated.Comment
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Dynomite results....
Use the rubbing compound first, there are three types, rough, medium and fine cut, I use the rough cut since i have a fresh paint and it cuts real fast, then the foam polish. This brings the paint to a high luster, then Finess It II, removes the swirly marks and makes the finish look like glass.
Hey, get your email squared away? All my email keeps bouncing back like a rubber ball, reminds me of a song by Bobby Vee.Comment
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Re: Color Sanding
Thanks for all the input! It was painted about 10 years ago I was told from the previous owner. Its red and you are right. I might be trying to get a mirror finish from something that I can't. If,I decide to paint it. Are there any particular PPG or Dupont products that you recommend? Its going to be a driver. So,I'm looking for the best durability.Comment
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Only Youuuuu
Bobby Who ?? It still seems only you and Paul have a problem getting through, Paul was kind enough to call me from Huston in an attempt to help but alas, I was at a CAR show of all things.
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Re: Color Sanding
Jerry- If you decide on a solid color repaint and it's a driver, a single stage urethane can be buffed to look very much like the original finish, or you can clear coat it for extra protection and gloss. I've always used PPG, but that's just a personal preference. A very good site with a great paint disscussion group is enclosed. I'm sure you can find other options there. Good luck.
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