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Anybody have a good tip on reviving an original lacquer paint job without damaging the paint? I have an original paint car that is dull and needs to be cleaned and then polished, what's the best way?
Thanks in advance, Mitch
1970 Duntov LT1 California Coupe
1967 Duntov Roadster
1967 Five Star Bowtie Coupe
1965 Top Flight 16 option Coupe
1961 Jewel Blue "Driver" Roadster
If you are comfortable doing it your self, I would try a good cleaner, Meguires, Mothers, DuraGloss, etc. Do a small test spot that is not real visible. Be gentle as the cars did not have much paint on them when they were new. Lotsa elbow grease and patience.
Mitch:
Not sure there is a "best" way as each situation is different and unique. But, here is one way to rejuvinate tired lacquer. Find some 1500/2000 grit paper, dip it into a mixture of water and diswashing detergent. Wrap the paper around a small wood block and very gently rub the paint. It must be done very gently, a small area at a time, and carefully, but the results are amazing. After the sanding procedure, then a good quality sealer and wax will bring out the color and luster. I did it to my Ermine white 65 and my paint looks almost like new.
You can achieve a similiar result by using light "cutters" made by Maguires, 3M and others. But thoes products require more time and more elbow grease. Cutters can be found at auto paint supply stores.
Why dont you do what everybody else does, over shoot it, and say its original. Frankly I wouldnt put anything on it that has silicone in it. You might want to paint it, and that silicone will make that a fun operation. Why not try the clay stuff or some other lightly abrasive cleaner.
Clay is not abrasive but will remove all the surface contaminants.
Even if you're going to color sand or polish the paint, claying first will get junk out that otherwise might even create damage in the polishing process.
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