View Full Version : 88 s15 with original paint
jjwalker
05-30-2005, 02:54 PM
I have single stage enamel paint. My question is, what would yall recommend for old paint like mine. I use mostly OTC stuff. I am currently using the dupont sealer and meg`s #26 yellow carnauba. The paint looks only 2-3yrs old and is in great condition but it is never shiny enough! I am using micro fiber towels to apply and 100% bath towels to buff off. I have a buffer, but I need more bonnets for it.
Oh, and the paint is white on the top half and red on the bottom half.
It just needs to be shinier!
Accumulator
05-30-2005, 03:36 PM
Welcome to Autopia!
White SS is *very* hard! Good thing it`s in good condition, you sure wouldn`t want to try taking scratches out it.
If it were mine, I`d go over it with Meg`s #80 and then I`d top it with a good carnauba, like the #26. The polishing and oils from the #80 should wake it up quite a bit. For "maintenance" when it needs rewaxed, I`d use something like Meg`s #5/#3/#81 (or #7 but it`s a PIA) before applying the wax.
Just for kicks, if you don`t mind spending a little you might try using Souveran on it after the #80. Won`t last long, but it`ll sure look nice.
Oh, and I`d use MF to remove product too, lest the bathtowels mar it.
And congrats on having original paint. Anybody can have something repainted, but they`re only original once.
sQuashed
05-30-2005, 03:41 PM
Yes sir, keep the bath towels in the bathroom !!! The word "buffer" is scary too, is it one of the cheaper orbitals?
I have an 88 S-10 Blazer with original paint :xyxthumbs
Megs # 80/AIO/UPP...looks good as new !!!
jjwalker
05-30-2005, 04:06 PM
Actually, I havent had any problems with the bath towels marring the surface. Do you think I could get the #80 somewhere besides the internet? The local autozone here carries the most popular meg`s professional stuff, but I have not seen the #80 there.
Yeah, it only cost $30, but I only use it for taking the haze off. I have always been a fan of applying by hand, although it takes some elbow grease.
I need to get ahold of a camera and post it in the picture section!
Accumulator
05-30-2005, 05:48 PM
See if your local place can order the #80, or give Meguiar`s a call.
jjwalker
05-30-2005, 06:17 PM
actually, I just thought of something. Would it hurt to use a very fine polish to smooth out the carnauba after waxing?
Sorry if that is a stupid question.
I also have these small dimples in the paint on the entirety of the truck. Looks sorta like shot peened metal. I still shines up real good but those dimple.....anyone know what I am talking about?
C. Charles Hahn
05-30-2005, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by jjwalker
actually, I just thought of something. Would it hurt to use a very fine polish to smooth out the carnauba after waxing?
Sorry if that is a stupid question.
What?! Hold it, what do you mean `smooth out the carnauba`??
I think the `little dimples` you`re referring to is orange peel. On an `88 truck, there`s nothing you are going to do to successfully fix that without taking a real risk of failing the clearcoat.
Accumulator
05-31-2005, 08:37 AM
Yeah, any dimples will be in the paint and not really fixable (esp. with single stage enamel). Just consider it as good as it`ll get once the wax is on there.
jjwalker
05-31-2005, 12:02 PM
wow, I actually got a client today. He said he wanted me to make his typhoon look like my truck!
jjwalker
06-01-2005, 05:57 PM
I bought some NXT tech wax and of course I have the #26. Sound good? I plan on trying it tommorow.
I also picked up the b2b and it works very nicely without making that fake shiny appearance.