My 69 GS was painted YEARS ago (1980's) with Sherwin Williams Acrylic Lacquer paint. It is 'dull', with very little shine... No checking or anything like that. I would like to bring back SOME 'luster'... So.. should I wet/ color sand then bull and polish or just buff and polish or??? What is the 'best' process for old acrylic lacquer paint? Thanks!!!
I personally would try rubbing out a hidden spot with rubbing compound (red), then polishing compound (white), if it is really dull. Maybe just the white could be enough, but without seeing it in person, I couldn't tell you. On paint that old, unless you were really careful, I wouldn't recommend wet sanding it.
to add, it's a metallic as well.. And what I've read, NO WET SANDING. So, I guess I will try the compounds on the underside of the trunk... ughhhhh. Just want to get 2 or 3 years out of it before I pull her off the frame...
X2 on the wool pad. It'll come up like glass! Maybe some Liquid Ebony. I think I still have some in the garage. Tape off every edge or sharp curve with tape! :Smarty:
I have always found that a Mother Clay bar will also bring the luster back out. Do the test - place a sandwich baggie on your hand and rub your car's finish - if it "sticks" - use the clay bar. Take some time and perhaps go over the car's finish a few times to super clean it - its fail safe! Tim - 1962 Buick Invita Wagon
Always start with the least aggressive method. See if that works before moving to a more aggressive compound, etc. You want to achieve a shine while removing the least amount of your paint.
Ya.... I think I was better off with the scratch... Alhough I could say the previous owner did it.. :laugh:ou:
I lightly sanded my GS with 2000 grit. Same circumstance as yours, repainted in the 80s with lacquer. Pretty dull. It modeled the metallic a little, but shined up nicely. It was worth the trade off, IMO. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?278129-colorsanding-metallic-paint-with-no-clearcoat
