Hey everyone. First up, I'd like to apologize for starting yet another "first time" thread, but this truck is my absolute baby and I'd really like some advice from the more seasoned detailers on here.
So here is what I'm dealing with:
The truck:
1993 Dodge D350 with the original 3 stage white paint. It is VERY rare for a 1st gen dodge to have original paint, so I want to make sure that I do not make any mistakes when doing paint correction on mine.
The previous owner took great care of it and even garaged it, but from the looks of it he was using steel wool to wash and wax the truck!
The whole truck is covered in some pretty severe swirls, with other areas much worse off. It almost looks like there was a branch or something that rubbed against the paint for an extended period.
Im not expecting to get every single thing out, but I would like to get as close as possible.
I have never done paint correction before, and I understand white isn't the easiest color to work with. I also have a pretty limited budget, but here is what Im planning to purchase:
-flex 3401 VRG polisher
-Adams 2step polishing kit with the 7in pads
Questions:
1) Does this sound like the right set up to tackle my paint problems?
2) Am I going to need wet sanding to see any real difference in the paint or can I get a marked improvement from the 2step system?
3) Are there any tips you guys have for polishing paint like this?
4) Should I worry about thinning/damaging the already fragile dodge clear coat when Im doing this?
In advance, thank you so much for your help. I just wanted to check with you guys before I pull the trigger, purchase everything, and start in on my paint!
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avvblanc01
Hey everyone. First up, I'd like to apologize for starting yet another "first time" thread, but this truck is my absolute baby and I'd really like some advice from the more seasoned detailers on here.
So here is what I'm dealing with:
The truck:
1993 Dodge D350 with the original 3 stage white paint. It is VERY rare for a 1st gen dodge to have original paint, so I want to make sure that I do not make any mistakes when doing paint correction on mine.
The previous owner took great care of it and even garaged it, but from the looks of it he was using steel wool to wash and wax the truck!
The whole truck is covered in some pretty severe swirls, with other areas much worse off. It almost looks like there was a branch or something that rubbed against the paint for an extended period.
Im not expecting to get every single thing out, but I would like to get as close as possible.
here is the truck:
1993 1st gen Dodge D350 cummins by avvblanc01, on Flickr
here are some photos of the paint damage sorry the truck isn't clean right now but you can still get the picture:
IMG_1491 by 1991 1st gen, on Flickr
here is one of the really bad spots right above the bright area:
IMG_1493 by 1991 1st gen, on Flickr
My plan:
I have never done paint correction before, and I understand white isn't the easiest color to work with. I also have a pretty limited budget, but here is what Im planning to purchase:
-flex 3401 VRG polisher
-Adams 2step polishing kit with the 7in pads
Questions:
1) Does this sound like the right set up to tackle my paint problems?
2) Am I going to need wet sanding to see any real difference in the paint or can I get a marked improvement from the 2step system?
3) Are there any tips you guys have for polishing paint like this?
4) Should I worry about thinning/damaging the already fragile dodge clear coat when Im doing this?
In advance, thank you so much for your help. I just wanted to check with you guys before I pull the trigger, purchase everything, and start in on my paint!
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