Thread: help with paint resto.

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i have a 65 galaxie that someone painted pearl white a few years ago. the car sat outside for about 5 years. i have wet sanded the paint with 2000grit paper and buffed the car, but there is a weird haze over the entire car. in some places it is shiny but others its dull. the car is very smooth feeling from the wet sanding but i just cant get it to shine like it should. i have tried many products like the Mequiars 3 step with the cleaner, polisher, and wax. and they all helped but it wont go away. i am considering a clay bar, would that help with the weird haze?

It could need more buffing. Many people stop too soon.

It could have non catalyzed paint on it, which will not buff well.

It could have "blushing" from problems when it was painted.

I would say, try buffing, possibly with a finer pad, and some finer polish.

what kind of polish would you use. i have no clue about paint so thank you for your help i just really wanna try to save this paint job and make it look as nice as i can until i can afford to re paint the car

With out seeing the car up close it's hard to define the problem. Like Hotrod said you may not have finished buffing it out. You may try a finishing compound . I am from some old times and used mostly one brand but today lots of great products out there.

If it was painted and moisture was trapped drive it till you can repaint it. You'll buff the paint off trying to get it out . You'll see a milky look deep inside.

Go to a local shop and see what they say . They will tell you something that may help you.

For polishing I use 3M #05973 with a gray foam rubber waffle pad.

Here is a test. If you flood the surface with water, it will fill surface imperfections, but if you still see a "foggy" look through the water, it's probably "blushing".

Hotrod i like 3M myself . I heard with the new foam pads its allmost impossible to buff thru . Is that true ?

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Hotrod i like 3M myself . I heard with the new foam pads its allmost impossible to buff thru . Is that true ?

Yes, much better! I have been using them for many years, with almost zero problems, and also the buff marks are far less. The only thing I do is cut the fabric backing away from the edge of the pad, if I am buffing in a tight concave radius. Otherwise, the edge of the fabric can leave a mark. I also use a variable speed air buffer, and run it slow in hazardous situations.

My system is R-M Diamont Clear, 1200 meguiars paper, 06031 with a white waffle pad (stiff), and 05973 with a gray waffle pad (soft).....then stay on it long enough that it looks just right! :-)

"Presto" Buffing is no longer a stressful thing.

I started in the '70s using lacquer exclusively. Combine that with wool pads, and you had to develop a very good techinique to keep from burnimg through edges.....as you may know. :-)

well thanks guys im gonna try some of this stuff this weekend....where can i find that #M foam pad you guys are talking about? at the parts store there really isnt that much to choose from

Originally Posted by tyler

well thanks guys im gonna try some of this stuff this weekend....where can i find that #M foam pad you guys are talking about? at the parts store there really isnt that much to choose from

Call your local paint and body supply stores. These should be commonly stocked by most. You will also need the "velcro-like" pad that holds it, and fits your buffer.