If you can get it, ask your body man about Imron.
If you can get it, ask your body man about Imron.
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I`m here in Michigan and the first #in my vin is 1.Originally posted by dr_detail
Jesuspeeps,
Two questions,
[list=1][*]Do you live in the US?[*]What is the first numeral in the VIN [/list=1]
I ask this for you got me stumped as to this not being a clear-coat
The reason why I think I have a single stage paint is because after every wax my applicator is completely blue (the color of my paint). Is there a chance that the clearcoat has been damaged?Please help.
Car was built in the US -- the #1 confirms that. I checked the paint code book, and I can`t find a "Nautica Blue." for 1987. Chances are though that it is a single stage paint if it turns your rag the same color every time you wax. According to the paint chip data I have found, they shot clears only on some of the vehicles within specific dates. If you can find the actual paint code (which should be a two digit number like "7E, 7A, 7H or 3Q" usually found on the door jamb or the glove box) I will be happy to look up the exact color and let you know whether it is a base/clear or not.
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I`ve read everyone of these posts and I`d have to say its single stage paint. There would be no reason for the paint color to some off if it was clear coated.
That being the case for cleaning I`d start with a good quality polish like PB Pro-Polish. If your doing this by hand its going to take some elbow grease. Then top that with a good sealant and follow up with a top quality paste wax.
I`ve done a lot of single stage cars and love the finish
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My vehicle is actually an 89 which is probably why you could not find the paint code. I would check the door jamb or glove box but she`s in storage about 3 hours away. Thanks for the help. If you find any info about 89 Nautica blue I would appreciate it.Originally posted by dr_detail
Car was built in the US -- the #1 confirms that. I checked the paint code book, and I can`t find a "Nautica Blue." for 1987. Chances are though that it is a single stage paint if it turns your rag the same color every time you wax. According to the paint chip data I have found, they shot clears only on some of the vehicles within specific dates. If you can find the actual paint code (which should be a two digit number like "7E, 7A, 7H or 3Q" usually found on the door jamb or the glove box) I will be happy to look up the exact color and let you know whether it is a base/clear or not.
Sorry, I meant `89... but rechecked `87-`89 just to be sure. Could you possibly be referring to the color "Spinnaker Blue" (#7A)?
Either way though, if it a non-clear coat finish, and it needs polishing (as it sounds), it might not be accomplished all to easily by hand if the paint is that oxidized. Since for me it is hard to make a guess as to what exactly the vehicle needs without seeing it, it would be hard for me to recommend any course of action other than to consult a local professional. I would hate to suggest things to try that might not get you the desired results, nor would I want to subject you to an unnecessary time and effort.
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