An original paint survivor or a perfect repainted car? |
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An original paint survivor or a perfect repainted car? |
jagalyn |
Apr 15 2019, 07:32 AM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
I have a 73 2.0L with 100% original paint.
The original silver clear coat failed long ago on all horizontal surfaces. The vertical surfaces still have the original clear coat. Because of the failure, I know with absolute certainty that this car has never been hit, never been rusted, repaired or repainted on any panel. The front and rear trunks along with the rockers and interior are all original and near perfect. Cars are only original once. They can be repainted and/or restored anytime... and while I would love the paint to be perfect, there is a certain appeal to having an original paint, unmolested, unrestored survivor... especially a 73 2.0L. Question for you... What would you rather have? An original paint unrestored survivor or a perfect repainted car... and why? |
Mark Henry |
Apr 15 2019, 10:17 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Do some research, ask a pro and see if you can clear coat it,
Wash then use wax and grease remover, mask, light scrubbing with 800g scotch bright pad and clear it. You might still see it a bit, but it should blend in. |
Unobtanium-inc |
Apr 16 2019, 08:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Do some research, ask a pro and see if you can clear coat it, Wash then use wax and grease remover, mask, light scrubbing with 800g scotch bright pad and clear it. You might still see it a bit, but it should blend in. I would go with this idea, if you can save the original paint do that. I've seen guys do things like wet sand a complete car to save the paint. |
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