Bring back my paint!
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Racer
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From: Possumcountry USA
Bring back my paint!
Anyone have an idea what to do about pitted paint? There has got to be something I can do to help it not look so bad! The paint is pitted all over the nose and all along the lower sides and really shows in the sun 
I don't think I can afford to get it painted for at least a few years so its not an option. Clay bar? Best wax in existence? Where can you buy Zaino?
I don't think I can afford to get it painted for at least a few years so its not an option. Clay bar? Best wax in existence? Where can you buy Zaino?
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If they are just pits in the clear coat, you can usually wetsand and reclear. This eliminates color matching issues and the excessive buildup of paint on a repaint (primer/color/clear) over the old paint if it's not stripped. Thick paint is even more prone to large chips.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Yes! Wetsanding is the way to go!
I too am going to have mine wet sanded and it also has pits in it!
I talked to Jason and he was saying I don't need a full paint job like "I" thought but only a color sand and the ghost flames added!
Not sure how much it'll be for you just go to a reputable shop and get an est. it'll look like glass again!
Thanks,Matt
I too am going to have mine wet sanded and it also has pits in it!
I talked to Jason and he was saying I don't need a full paint job like "I" thought but only a color sand and the ghost flames added!
Not sure how much it'll be for you just go to a reputable shop and get an est. it'll look like glass again!
Thanks,Matt
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NOOOO. Go to a GOOD paint shop if you are going to do this. It is very easy to burn the paint if not done correctly. Mine was done by the previous owner to remove all of the factory orange peel. You won't believe what a difference it makes. My buddy did his C6 for the same reason, big difference!!
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Go to a good body shop and see what they can do. This is something best left to the pros.
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Racer
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Did the nose come out the same?
