1990 Red Miata "renewed"

**new2mud** · 04-05-2007, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

IMHO, you`ll have very little success with the PC. At least in terms of rectifying 15 year old single stage paint.

Having said that, try Meg`s yellow pad and #83 DACP on your PC. If that doesn`t `cut` it, then move up to a rotary.

Good Luck!

JB

noooooooooo! PC is all I have, and I don`t have the experience to use a rotary. I`ll try this approach and hope it works.

**Jmiller07** · 04-05-2007, 01:08 PM

Amazing turn-around , nice job.

**mose** · 04-05-2007, 01:11 PM

I am getting ready to do a black Miata that is in just about as bad of shape as this one. I don`t have a rotary and don`t really think I will need one. I will be very interested to see how it comes out! The red one is amazing!!

**01bluecls** · 04-06-2007, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by mose

I am getting ready to do a black Miata that is in just about as bad of shape as this one. I don`t have a rotary and don`t really think I will need one. I will be very interested to see how it comes out! The red one is amazing!!

Usually single stage finishes that are oxidixed make for dramatic before and afters. Takes a lot of work, but the end results are priceless!

**new2mud** · 04-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by 01bluecls

Usually single stage finishes that are oxidixed make for dramatic before and afters. Takes a lot of work, but the end results are priceless!

Oh great Miata paint restorer Master

: Do you think a red Miata SS with mild-moderate oxidation could be brought back to life with a *mere* PC? What products would you recommend?

**01bluecls** · 04-06-2007, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by new2mud

Oh great Miata paint restorer Master

: Do you think a red Miata SS with mild-moderate oxidation could be brought back to life with a *mere* PC? What products would you recommend?

Lol. PC can bring back a lot of life but I wouldnt expect perfection. I would suggest a yellow cut pad with possibly SSR3 or OHC. It will take MULTIPLE passes and som decent pressure. Also, be prepared to clean your pads after every other panel, paint transfer and compound will cake up the pads pretty bad.

**new2mud** · 04-06-2007, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

IMHO, you`ll have very little success with the PC. At least in terms of rectifying 15 year old single stage paint.

Having said that, try Meg`s yellow pad and #83 DACP on your PC. If that doesn`t `cut` it, then move up to a rotary.

Good Luck!

JB

What would be the equivalent Edge pad--light or moderate cutting?