86 Mr-2

[former86camaro]

My neighbor has a 1986 Toyota MR2. We used WG pre-clean on it X2 and then used their sealant, then Poor Boys QD. Looks great and he is very happy, but there are a ton of swirls I notice and I want to help him remove them next time we work on it. I was wondering if anyone knew about this cars paint and what might work best and removing these old swirls.



Would 3M SMR work? I have some that is why I ask.



On a side note who ever owned it before him kept the inside flawless, but outside was neglected. This 86â€â„¢s interior looks almost new.

[paco]

I believe it`s single stage paint. I`d probably start out with No. 9 (SMR) with a DA polishing pad.



If that wasn`t cutting it, then to their No. 2 (Fine Cut Cleaner) on a rotary with a polishing pad.



If that wasn`t working, then I go to DACP with a cutting pad.



Since the paint wasn`t looked after very well and it`s quite old, I`d be very very careful in addressing the swirls. It`s probably pretty thin so be careful.



Make it look better but it`s probably not worth trying to get a perfect finish.



I wouldn`t go above DACP unless you are able to do get a paint thickness gauge and see what you have to deal with.



Has it ever been repainted?



Paco