I have a paint problem

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I have a paint problem

March 15, 2010, 09:44:09 PM

Here is the new car. It's in great shape, but the paint has serious issues. The previous owner was married 2 years ago and didnt feel the need to remove the silly string. it's been baking in the sun for those 2 years as well. Any tricks to remove it? I've used gum-off and wd-40 but no go. The sides are coming out great, but the top of the car seems to far gone to recover..

I have a paint problem

Reply #1 – March 15, 2010, 11:59:59 PM

Wow, what a dick. How about some buffing/cutting compound and a buffer? Can't end up much worse. Best case scenario, you get a nice looking finish out of it.

I have a paint problem

Reply #2 – March 16, 2010, 12:07:20 AM

the paint on the tops looks kinda cooked. buffing may help, but you may also burn the remainder of the clear off too. did you try lacquer thinner, or a reducer? maybe a bug and tar remover or a wax and grease remover?

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Reply #3 – March 16, 2010, 12:49:50 AM

geez ! what the heck was he thinking???!!???

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Reply #4 – March 16, 2010, 12:55:17 AM

i would say the only way to get it out is to totally sand down the clear coat and reshoot.

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Reply #5 – March 16, 2010, 01:02:07 AM

Yeah, if its been there that long then x2

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Reply #6 – March 16, 2010, 11:51:15 AM

Just stopped by the local autobody shop and he said it needs reshot. red and florida sun dont mix well. Now worries though, it has zero dents so the prep will be easy.

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Reply #7 – March 16, 2010, 12:01:19 PM

thats a plus that its dent free. Mine on the other hand is going to need some attention in the dent dept to get it right before the paint stage.

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Reply #8 – March 16, 2010, 02:05:54 PM

If you're gonna reshoot it then you might as well pick a colour that the florida sun isn't too harsh on haha

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Reply #9 – March 16, 2010, 02:11:21 PM

If your going to paint it, great. Otherwise mequires makes a product called "scratch x" you may want to try. It'll probably remove the silly string and may polish the paint a bit. Its a rubbing compound type substance, it may be worth a try.

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Reply #10 – March 16, 2010, 02:13:45 PM

OMG! An owner of one of these cars that's going to shell out for paint?!

Seriously?

You thought the FMS 140mph speedo was rare...

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Reply #11 – March 16, 2010, 02:37:58 PM

Eric, I didnt say what KIND of paint. Krylon makes some great colors nowadays! LOL

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Reply #12 – March 16, 2010, 03:19:38 PM

Quote from: EricCoolCats;314439

OMG! An owner of one of these cars that's going to shell out for paint?!

Seriously?

You thought the FMS 140mph speedo was rare...

You have no idea. I've been toying with the paint idea for years....I still haven't justified it.

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Reply #13 – March 16, 2010, 05:04:14 PM

You can polish the shiznit out of that if you want, but in a few days it will still look dull. The clear is shot and base coat doesn't get shiny with wax. You could try furniture polish or a rag with oil on it to make it shine, but again it will be temporary.

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Reply #14 – March 16, 2010, 07:03:55 PM

Quote from: EricCoolCats;314439

OMG! An owner of one of these cars that's going to shell out for paint?!

Seriously?

You thought the FMS 140mph speedo was rare...

hey now........ I shelled my ass off. lol