There are similar procedures using a clay block, rubbing it on the
paint, then polishing with the proper polish (a very fine grit
suspension in a liquid), then a good wax and buffing. I think Mothers
or Meguiars sells a kit to do these steps, or you can buy the products
separately. I have just used polish (some are made for clear coats,
others maybe just for regular paint) then wax, and it does a nice job,
but depending on environmental conditions and washing, it might need it
again in 6 months to a year. On my red/black truck the red does not
hold up well, I understand red is the worst, but the black stays good
for longer. Of course the air around Houston is somewhat corrosive too,
and a lot of sun.
1200 is pretty fine stuff, maybe about what the clay block and/or polish
is? I think you can get even finer papers at an auto paint store. The
water is the key (with a bit of dish detergent added to give a bit more
lubrication) -- keeps it from clumping up the paint bits and washes them
along. cools it too.
--R
Bill Gallagher wrote:
Gentlemen/Ladies:
A fellow co-worker showed me a article of restoring the color of
your oxides paint to a better near showroom appearance Obtain
1200 grit sandpaper pour plenty of water over the area to be
sanded and gentle to a medium force rub the surface the idea here
is to remove a small layer of oxides surface paint and no more if
you sand too much, removing the paint and entering into the primer
color, in my case a light gray, STOP . but I give that as more of
a warning than a danger to be experienced in this operation there
should be a thick coat of paint on your MB
After the first sanding with plenty of water flowing there might
be more sanding to performed in my case, while sanding I paid
attention to the sound of sanding indicating the amount of oxides
paint being removed the louder the sound the more oxides paint is
being removed and the the color of the water will turn to the color of
your MB . Keep in mind, the less sound and color of the water, the
oxides paint has been removed and stop the process ... I had to do two
sanding operations to remove the oxides paint on my 1981 300 TD with
original faded paint wash down the sanded area and let dry.
Apply car wax as per directed by the label on the container
feel the surface by the human hand and it is smooth and has a nice
shine . This operation might change your mind about painting your
MB . as the article stated, remove the oxides paint to the
original show room appearance Hope this help you as well as it
has to my MB ...
Bill
1981 300 TD
Now a nice shine on the hood today ...
more to do tomorrow
Subject:
Restore the old faded colar of your MB
From:
Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:
Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:15:05 -0400
To:
MB LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
MB LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Gentlemen/Ladies:
A fellow co-worker showed me a article of restoring the color of
your oxides paint to a better near showroom appearance Obtain
1200 grit sandpaper pour plenty of water over the area to be
sanded and gentle to a medium force rub the surface the idea here
is to remove a small layer of oxides surface paint and no more if
you sand too much, removing the paint and entering into the primer
color, in my case a light gray, STOP . but I give that as more of
a warning than a danger to be experienced in this operation there
should be a thick coat of paint on your MB
After the first sanding with plenty of water flowing there
might be more sanding to performed in my case, while sanding I
paid attention to the sound of sanding indicating the amount of oxides
paint being removed the louder the sound the more oxides paint is
being removed and the the color of the water will turn to the color of
your MB . Keep in mind, the less sound and color of the water, the
oxides paint has been removed and stop the process ... I had to do two
sanding operations to remove the oxides paint on my 1981 300 TD with
original faded paint wash down the sanded area and let dry.
Apply car wax as per directed by the label on the container
feel the surface by the human hand and it is smooth and has a nice
shine . This operation might change your mind about painting your
MB . as the article stated, remove the oxides paint to the
original show room appearance Hope this help you as well as it
has to my MB ...
Bill
1981 300 TD
Now a nice shine on the hood today ...
more to do tomorrow
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