View Full Version : i might be getting my hands on my dad`s 1986 Ford F150.
kinggargantuan
07-26-2004, 03:16 PM
the paint is rather dull, oxidized a good amount.
what`s the best way to go about shining it up by hand?
I have some rubbing compound and mequires swirl mark remover (#9, I think)
normal car washing soap, meguirs #16 paste wax also.
kinggargantuan
08-04-2004, 04:39 PM
bump
Jcrawford
08-04-2004, 06:49 PM
pics??
jaybs02
08-04-2004, 06:49 PM
what type of rubbing compound :nixweiss (that sounds vague)
Remember start at the least aggressive then work your way up.
on an 86 I`m sure if it`s cc or ss.
Pictures would really help to answer better.
"J"
Originally posted by jaybs95
Remember start at the least aggressive then work your way up.
Bingo.
Pics are nice to look at, but don`t always help because you lose so much detail. Personally I have little faith in assessing problems via picture unless they`re glaringly apparent. It usually comes down to an in-person judgement call.
Just make sure you have at least a couple polishes (gentle to moderate strength) and start off experimenting on a small patch first to see how it does. It depends on how heavy the oxidation is. You don`t want to go over the whole truck to find out it wasn`t strong enough...
imported_perry
08-05-2004, 02:22 AM
AIO for the oxidation perhaps?
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23482
kinggargantuan
08-05-2004, 05:00 PM
I`ll see if i can get some pics next time i go down to his house. I`m not sure when that will be.
jaybs02
08-05-2004, 05:58 PM
if your looking for a one step you can check this thread for a few ideas.
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42050&perpage=18&highlight=pwc&pagenumber=1
good luck
"J"
kinggargantuan
08-06-2004, 09:40 AM
I was thinking something like Meguires 3 step but maybe a little stronger.
this is the rubbing compound i have. I was going to use it to try and take off the remaining residue from my S10`s "CHEVROLET" sticker removal. It didnt work.
http://www.usahardware.com/products/manufacturers/images/j0623016.gif
kinggargantuan
08-06-2004, 09:51 AM
I`m going to be doing this one by hand, as I dont have a PC or a buffer.
kinggargantuan
08-06-2004, 10:02 AM
ok, i`ll look into that.
and would it be ok to then apply meguires #16 paste wax, by hand, after doing those other steps with 1z?