What to do on this car?

[DetailingByMT]

Hi guys. So a customer came to me with this car and asked what I can do. Before I said anything, I wanted to get a good picture to post up here and ask. Here's what I know about the car. It is a 1978 Oldsmobile with a new paint job done by Maaco in 1991... No clear coat. The paint will buff and shine, but re-hazes over. I was thinking of buffing the car with a light compound and polishing it, and then using CQuartz to seal it. My question is, would that work? Would I damage the paint? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also, let's assume the paint is much thinner than usual.

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[allenk4]

Does it "rehaze's over" because it is not being waxed frequently enough?

[DetailingByMT]

I honestly don't know. But could I use CQuartz to keep it from happening?


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[DaveT435]

On the old single stage paints I have seen Mike put Megs #7 on it and leave it overnight so the paint can absorb so of the oils it so badly needs then proceed. I'll see if I can find a link.

[DaveT435]

Here ya go

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html

[Kamakaz1961]

On the old single stage paints I have seen Mike put Megs #7 on it and leave it overnight so the paint can absorb so of the oils it so badly needs then proceed. I'll see if I can find a link.

:iagree:Megs Glaze #7 and polish...I would avoid correction....IMO it might make it worse. I would be careful with working on this and IMO (for me at least) I just might not consider working on it.

It might be more trouble than it is worth....again, my opinion. It would be different if it were a single stage paint Corvette, Mustang or high value classic car.

I might be cruel or a noob but again, my opinion.

[DetailingByMT]

Thank you for the opinions! I love the input! So you would suggest rubbing Megs #7 in to the paint, letting it sit overnight, and buffing?


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[DaveT435]

Thank you for the opinions! I love the input! So you would suggest rubbing Megs #7 in to the paint, letting it sit overnight, and buffing?


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Right...let it sit overnight and polish it the next day. that wasn't actually the thread I was looking for. Mike has one where he did an old Mark IV it goes into a little more detail. I'll see if I can find that one.

[JMP]

You have the correct thread.....just at the bottom....took several weeks....

[DaveT435]

Here is one that has step by step
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/66800-4-steps-restore-single-paint-paint-1972-mercedes-benz-280-se.html

[DaveT435]

You have the correct thread.....just at the bottom....took several weeks....

Ok thanks, found another one too.

[allenk4]

If you choose to use #7....I would not attempt to put a coating over it

I predict there would be significant bonding issues

[DetailingByMT]

Thanks for all of the input guys! I applied #7 earlier tonight and it is currently sitting. Tomorrow I'll buff, compound, and wax. Would #105 be okay as a compound, or should I use something less aggressive? And then I'll wax with Megs Gold Class.


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[allenk4]

Always start by doing a Test Spot with the least aggressive combo

[DetailingByMT]

Okay, thank you all for the help! Once I'm done, I'll be making a post in the "Show 'N Shine" section!


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