Lacquer paint Q
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Racer
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From: Hartland WI
Lacquer paint Q
I have a 72 with original lacquer paint. In some areas it is getting hazy/oxidized. Last year I did a clay bar followed by the Mequiars 3 step system (cleaner/polish/wax). This did improve the finish but I still think it can look better. I was wondering if it is safe to use a rubbing compound on lacquer paint? When I was at the auto store the other day the turtle wax rubbing compound said that it removes oxidation from paint. I wanted to ask the forum first before trying this on a original lacquer (no clear coat) finish.
Intermediate
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Yes you can use rubbing compound on lacquer paint . 3m has several varieties out there . theres perfect it 3 thats ok . i personally like the macguires diamond cut . ive used both and i like the diamond cut better . you do not want to use a heavy duty rubbing compound of any kind . you can apply the diamond cut or perfect it 3 with a wool or foam pad . wool pads are more aggressive and cut faster .
Drifting
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From: Montgomery NY
that turtle wax is nasty abrasive most times it just makes a dull scratchy
spot when hand rubbed .At my shop we use 3m perfectit III not very abrasive and works well with hand . lacquer paint rubs just as nice as the day it was new 20 years later
spot when hand rubbed .At my shop we use 3m perfectit III not very abrasive and works well with hand . lacquer paint rubs just as nice as the day it was new 20 years later
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Hartland WI
Yes you can use rubbing compound on lacquer paint . 3m has several varieties out there . theres perfect it 3 thats ok . i personally like the macguires diamond cut . ive used both and i like the diamond cut better . you do not want to use a heavy duty rubbing compound of any kind . you can apply the diamond cut or perfect it 3 with a wool or foam pad . wool pads are more aggressive and cut faster .
Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
You can get 3M Perfect It Fine Cut Polishing compound at Pep Boys and stores like it. You can use it by hand but I've also had good luck with it using an orbital buffer set on high speed. It is not an agressive compound like the orange stuff we used to get in cans but I would still be careful since you don't know how thick the paint is on your car. Once you go over the car with the compound you can use 3M Swirl and Haze remover to bring up the shine even more. Use this with an orbital and you'll be surprised at the results. Read this for more info:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/page5.htm
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/page5.htm
Safety Car
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From: Lahaina Hi
I use a buffing wheel and be careful not to burn the paint.
I use the 3M from NAPA fine cut and polish with a wool wheel min speed.
I use Zimol to wax the finish when done twice.
The first wax I rub on and then off with a soft cloth ,the second coat I use a spray bottle with distilled water while rubbing until it dries to a shine, it works for me.
I use the 3M from NAPA fine cut and polish with a wool wheel min speed.
I use Zimol to wax the finish when done twice.
The first wax I rub on and then off with a soft cloth ,the second coat I use a spray bottle with distilled water while rubbing until it dries to a shine, it works for me.
Last edited by REDC4CORVETTE; Mar 2, 2007 at 03:44 AM.
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