brake fluid on Laquer
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Burning Brakes
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From: Boston MA
brake fluid on Laquer
So I got some brake cleaner...not fluid. on my 40 year old paint...i got it off pretty fast but the damage was done...can I clean it up with wet 2K grit sandpaper? I have some streaks and some discoloration. I hit it with liquid glass polish and that seemed to help some, but I think it needs something a little more abrasive.
Any thoughts advice is appreciated.
Any thoughts advice is appreciated.
Last edited by wer2xu; Jun 19, 2009 at 07:07 PM.
Racer
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From: Streator Illinois
I think I'd try rubbing compound or maybe even machine polishing compound first. If that didn't do it, then go with the very finest wet paper and a lot of patience and care.
Going through the paint would be worse than leaving a slight discoloration or blemish.
Terry
Going through the paint would be worse than leaving a slight discoloration or blemish.
Terry
Last edited by tnovot; Jun 19, 2009 at 08:43 PM. Reason: add final comment
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Go to your local body shop and ask them what to do. You could make it worse if you aren't careful. Having said that, I'd try a mild buffing compound and a buffing wheel and go easy.
Gary
Gary
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The previous owner of my '76 had the car for 27 years and it looked like he never polished it during that whole time. The color is dark brown metallic but it was so oxidized that it looked like hand rubbed bronze (hence my screen name...)
Anyway, I used liquid metal polish. It seemed less harsh than rubbing compound and worked great. The original paint cleaned up quickly and has a pretty nice shine now. I followed up with a good polish and the paint looks much better now.
I did not use a machine of any kind. Hand rub with light pressure did the trick.
Anyway, I used liquid metal polish. It seemed less harsh than rubbing compound and worked great. The original paint cleaned up quickly and has a pretty nice shine now. I followed up with a good polish and the paint looks much better now.
I did not use a machine of any kind. Hand rub with light pressure did the trick.
