Some serious paint correction....

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by 3shields, Nov 26, 2022.

  1. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Our GSX has alot of it's original paint. Even though it has some Knicks, dings, and scratches, I have been wanting to see what I can do with the paint. I spent about 4 hours today on just the passenger side.... 20221126_165629.jpg 20221125_182218.jpg
     
  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Looking gorgeous from here.

    Devon

    P.S. What are you using for tire dollies? Any complaints? Thanks!
     
  3. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Thank you!

    The Dollies are 20 year old Rollmasters.

    Would love to have another set of them.
     
  4. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks for the quick reply!

    Devon
     
  5. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Looks good! What did you use?
     
  6. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Finished the other side today. I only use 3M products. 20221128_120241.jpg
     
  7. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Which 3m products and in what order?
     
  8. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    20221128_144231.jpg In the order as listed on bottles. I start by cleaning the surface with a good quality clay bar. Make sure you use the appropriate pad with each product. I use wool for step 1, dark grey or black foam for step 2, and light blue foam for step 3.
     
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  9. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Do you use the product on the stripe as well?
     
  10. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Try to avoid the stripe as much as possible.
     
  11. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks. I have wondered what would happen if I wet sanded a mat stripe. Would it take out stains and put it back as it should be??
     
  12. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    I don't know. Maybe someone else has some input.
     
  13. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    It will gloss it up. Don’t polish them.
     
  14. 2.5

    2.5 Platinum Level Contributor

    I felt sure they would gloss with a polish, what I am wondering is if I simply wet sanded them and left them dull would they look right.
    I am afraid to try it because I don't want to have to restripe but it doesn't keep me from wondering.
    BTW, this idea is not for a Buick but rather for a 2012 Mustang that has stripes.
     
  15. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.

    The GSX looks great and it's cool that it retains a lot of its original paint.

    I really like these since I was a model car hobbyist in a previous lifetime. Did you make them? If you ever have a minute I'd love to see a closer photo. Very creative!

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  16. 3shields

    3shields Let's go, MOUNTAINEERS!!!

    Yes, I had a friends wife in my shop one day ask how I put these cars together, to which I replied "Just like building a model car!" So, I decided I needed some parts trees hanging around.
     
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  17. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.

    That's funny, my dad has said that to me for decades when he speaks about restoring cars "just like building a model car!"
     

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