cleaning/restoring old paint

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CumminsCrazed

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Hey guys, how would you go about cleaning and or restoring old paint (single stage lead based paint) on a 1939 model year car (non original paint) The car is white, but has dark spots in the paint from who knows what, and the paint is almost looking thin in some areas. I will wash it and get some pics of what im talking about probably next week (its supposed to rain/snow here all weekend and be in the 60s next week)



Id like to try and restore the paint as much as i can but i have no clue what to use or where to start on it. I only have access to OTC cleaning products as im not a professional detailer by any means.



Should i attempt to use a clay bar? i have no clue what kind of stuff to use on such old paint without a CC.







Please give me your thought and ideas.
 
chemical cleaner wax like megs 66 might help



or try a light polish...you said its already thinning...stay away from heavy compounds in those areas....



do you have a PTG???
 
nope no PTG, im not sure if the paint im talking about is thinning or if its that nasty that it looks thin. Either way i want to revive this paint as well as i can. Also, what tools do you rec. i purchase since all i have is a random orbital buffer. Would a PC or UDM be needed for this vehicle or would/could i get the results im looking for by hand. I will say right now, ive never used a PC/UDM and definitly do not want to burn through the paint on that car.
 
The paint is probably pretty hard if it's white and old. The Meguiar's Mirror Glaze line is the way to go. I would wash the car, coat it in #7 and let it sit without wiping off for 24 hours, then wash it again, clay and polish with #80. Seal with your product of choice, I would highly recommend Collinite for that application (you can get it at Carquest and most boat stores, either #476 or #915 or #845 are great).



You might be okay with the cheapie random orbital buffer, it's not like you're looking for a ton of correction anyways.
 
well hopefully not, but like i said, i have no clue what the dark spots are in the paint and they wouldnt rub off with my finger today when the car was wet from being in the rain.....hopefully the products you guys mentioned will be the ticket to making it look good again. Ive neglected the paint for a few years as i had other stuff on my mind but this year i need to get this car clean again!
 
themightytimmah said:
The paint is probably pretty hard if it's white and old. The Meguiar's Mirror Glaze line is the way to go. I would wash the car, coat it in #7 and let it sit without wiping off for 24 hours, then wash it again, clay and polish with #80. Seal with your product of choice, I would highly recommend Collinite for that application (you can get it at Carquest and most boat stores, either #476 or #915 or #845 are great).



You might be okay with the cheapie random orbital buffer, it's not like you're looking for a ton of correction anyways.
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Yeah, I'd definitely do the #7 pretreatment. I learned about that from Mike Phillips and, in fact, I suggest you query him (perhaps via Meguiar's dot com) and see what he suggests.
 
CumminsCrazed said:
i always thought that was a wax though....not a pre treatment
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It is actually a glaze, but mostly oils so it will soak (feed) into the old paint and act like a pretreatment in a case like this.



If you have trouble finding the #7 try the dealer locater on Meguiar's website:



meguiars.com: Dealer Locator



Select Meguiar's Professional Products or you'll get a list of all of the Wal-Marts and Targets in your area. Most pro shops it lists should be able to order it and have it in a day or two if they don't stock it.
 
just a quick update.



I plan to wash the car tomorrow, i will get both pre and post wash pics, dont have the money to do the rest right now, but i think a good wash will help it......a lot, so be expecting pics tomorrow of the car.
 
well, i got it washed but my family has my camera card full so i couldnt get any pics. I will get some when i get the other pics off my card. Sorry!
 
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