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tristanblue Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:45 am Post subject: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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Just picked up this 70 dlx pass bus came from Cali-New Orleans so has seen a lot of hot, dry sun. Mostly all original paint has been sun baked, has that real chalky, dry look and feel but you can see pretty nice patina paint is still there.
What you guys suggest to bring this back and maybe remove some of the rust staining. I have seen some REAL amazing work out there.
Thanks
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17970 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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They get good results sanding Type 3's with 2000 grit & then buffing them to a nice shine!
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tristanblue Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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I don't think it need wet sanding nor would i want to take any more paint off it.
I will try over at the Split Forums...they seem to be more into this kinda thing |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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I’d use this with a good polisher like Rupes
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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tristanblue wrote: |
I don't think it need wet sanding nor would i want to take any more paint off it.
I will try over at the Split Forums...they seem to be more into this kinda thing |
How do you think clear coat gets polished? Yes it’s wet sanded using a leveling compound. You have to know what you are doing and when to stop. I’ve even seen this used on black cars to bring back a high gloss and remove scratches in clear.
For more serious scratches you can fill bad area with a paint then polish to level for almost invisible repair.
Correct product like Barney’s, quality buffer like rupes, and technique. If you have that you’d be amazed with results. A proper paint correction as described followed by ceramic coating would yield a high gloss nearly maintenance free shine for years. I enjoyed this so much wife and I went to school for professional detail training. Knowledge is power. It’s not difficult or mysterious. There are some proprietary techniques though. 😀 |
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66fasty Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2004 Posts: 193 Location: Banning,ca
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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Check out the Mike Phillips Meguiars #7 method for reviving old single stage paint. |
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5509 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:35 am Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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I looked for this and can't find it. Can you post the front of the container Zundfolge1432?
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I’d use this with a good polisher like Rupes
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Zundfolge1432, that is so cool that you and your wife went to detailing school. Love it and if I ever get some time I'll try that too. Which school did you take your classes at?
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tristanblue wrote: |
I don't think it need wet sanding nor would i want to take any more paint off it.
I will try over at the Split Forums...they seem to be more into this kinda thing |
How do you think clear coat gets polished? Yes it’s wet sanded using a leveling compound. You have to know what you are doing and when to stop. I’ve even seen this used on black cars to bring back a high gloss and remove scratches in clear.
For more serious scratches you can fill bad area with a paint then polish to level for almost invisible repair.
Correct product like Barney’s, quality buffer like rupes, and technique. If you have that you’d be amazed with results. A proper paint correction as described followed by ceramic coating would yield a high gloss nearly maintenance free shine for years. I enjoyed this so much wife and I went to school for professional detail training. Knowledge is power. It’s not difficult or mysterious. There are some proprietary techniques though. 😀 |
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Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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Erik G Samba Member
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: What r best method bring back, oxidized original paint? 70 BUS |
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LAGrunthaner wrote: |
I looked for this and can't find it. Can you post the front of the container Zundfolge1432?
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I’d use this with a good polisher like Rupes
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Zundfolge1432, that is so cool that you and your wife went to detailing school. Love it and if I ever get some time I'll try that too. Which school did you take your classes at?
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
tristanblue wrote: |
I don't think it need wet sanding nor would i want to take any more paint off it.
I will try over at the Split Forums...they seem to be more into this kinda thing |
How do you think clear coat gets polished? Yes it’s wet sanded using a leveling compound. You have to know what you are doing and when to stop. I’ve even seen this used on black cars to bring back a high gloss and remove scratches in clear.
For more serious scratches you can fill bad area with a paint then polish to level for almost invisible repair.
Correct product like Barney’s, quality buffer like rupes, and technique. If you have that you’d be amazed with results. A proper paint correction as described followed by ceramic coating would yield a high gloss nearly maintenance free shine for years. I enjoyed this so much wife and I went to school for professional detail training. Knowledge is power. It’s not difficult or mysterious. There are some proprietary techniques though. 😀 |
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We are lucky to live in a place with one of the best vocational technical colleges in the US. It’s hidden in flyover country and others come here to benchmark and see how we do this. The instructors all have decades of experience in the trades and it’s funded by the taxpayers to help young people get trained to enter the workforce.
It is however available to people like me that want to keep abreast of the latest technologies within a trade.
www.tulsatech.edu |
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