Some rough paint...how to fix?

brooksgnm · 05-28-2000, 03:09 PM

On the 85 Gt there is some rough spots on the paint that do not look very pretty. First problem is that there are some dull spots that looks like someone took some fine sandpaper to and never fixed it. Then there are spots from where it had a repaint and there are places where the new paint meets the old paint & there is an ugly ridge there. How can i fix this and what should i use to finish it off??(ie nice gloss) BTW this is oxford white paint. Thanks for any help!!

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85 GT many mods drag car
84 SVO auto x type car

R WEIR · 05-28-2000, 06:36 PM

Without seein the rough spots I cant tellyou how to fix them. The tape lines you cant get rid of with out sanding and repainting. By any chance are the rough spots on the roof or the hood, if so it sounds like paint oxidation and if its tru the color you will neew to repaint to repair it.

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79 CAPRI
69 351w bored .030 69 heads 202/160 valves stage 3 port job
milled to a 54 cc chamber Stealth intake modified 750 holley
1.6 roller rockers C6 3500 rpm stall 3.73 gears converted to 5
lug moser 31 spline axles 8 pt cage and a shot n2o to top it off

fiveohJoe · 06-21-2000, 11:59 PM

I took out some rough scuff marks in my paint by 1)Clean area with rubbing compound 2)Wet sand with 1500 grit 3)Wet sand w/ 2000 grit 3)use a polish compound 4)wax

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'87 LX 5spd
-Mac equal length headers
-Mac off road h pipe
-Flowmaster 3 chamber mufflers
-Mac underdrive pulleys
-K&N w/o silencer

Rebel79 · 06-22-2000, 09:47 AM

I agree with Fiveohjoe. That will remove a layer of clear coat though. Be cautious of this method though, because you may not have enough clearcoat to rub off and still have some left over!

Glad to have you back brooks. We have missed you during the school year!

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05-28-2000, 03:09 PM	#1
brooksgnm Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 582	Some rough paint...how to fix? On the 85 Gt there is some rough spots on the paint that do not look very pretty. First problem is that there are some dull spots that looks like someone took some fine sandpaper to and never fixed it. Then there are spots from where it had a repaint and there are places where the new paint meets the old paint & there is an ugly ridge there. How can i fix this and what should i use to finish it off??(ie nice gloss) BTW this is oxford white paint. Thanks for any help!! ------------------ 85 GT many mods drag car 84 SVO auto x type car

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05-28-2000, 06:36 PM	#2
R WEIR Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: caledonia, OH usa Posts: 288	Without seein the rough spots I cant tellyou how to fix them. The tape lines you cant get rid of with out sanding and repainting. By any chance are the rough spots on the roof or the hood, if so it sounds like paint oxidation and if its tru the color you will neew to repaint to repair it. ------------------ 79 CAPRI 69 351w bored .030 69 heads 202/160 valves stage 3 port job milled to a 54 cc chamber Stealth intake modified 750 holley 1.6 roller rockers C6 3500 rpm stall 3.73 gears converted to 5 lug moser 31 spline axles 8 pt cage and a shot n2o to top it off

06-21-2000, 11:59 PM	#3
fiveohJoe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2	I took out some rough scuff marks in my paint by 1)Clean area with rubbing compound 2)Wet sand with 1500 grit 3)Wet sand w/ 2000 grit 3)use a polish compound 4)wax ------------------ '87 LX 5spd -Mac equal length headers -Mac off road h pipe -Flowmaster 3 chamber mufflers -Mac underdrive pulleys -K&N w/o silencer

06-22-2000, 09:47 AM	#4
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	I agree with Fiveohjoe. That will remove a layer of clear coat though. Be cautious of this method though, because you may not have enough clearcoat to rub off and still have some left over! Glad to have you back brooks. We have missed you during the school year! ------------------ Moderator www.SN95.com 1994 Mustang Cobra 308ci, ported heads, Crane 2031 cam, Vortech S-trim 11#, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies. Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs