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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Joe Sloma, Jan 16, 2017.

  1. Joe Sloma
    Joined: Jan 9, 2017
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    I have a 55 Plymouth belvidere, what's the best way to clean off the white powdery paint residue and shine up the original paint (too good patina to damage, I'm trying to keep this as original as possible)
     
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  2. corncobcoupe
    Joined: May 26, 2001
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    Buffer and buffing compound.
    If you've never done it before - contact / find a friend who has.
     
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  3. jcmarz
    Joined: Jan 10, 2010
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    Does it have a clear coat?? Because if it does, that "white powdery" is the clear coat breaking down and the only fix is a repaint. If there's no clear coat, get the Turtle Wax PASTE rubbing compound (don't use the liquid one). It's best to rub it out by hand, but if you use a machine, don't press down hard and keep away from the edges.
     
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  4. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    Wash it with car wash soap, then buff it out....some of the paint will probably go away when you do this. And it will look kind of odd, but that is what's trendy today.

    I had a car with a nice powdery white paint job, and I just left it alone, I never washed it during the 6 months I owned it. And it ended up in a magazine :)
     
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  5. Clay bar the whole car and see what you've got after that.
     
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  6. khead47
    Joined: Mar 29, 2010
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    As I have said before many times - wipe down clean car with Penitrol, and wipe off. Easy peasy. Done it with numerous cars and boats. You will not believe the results !
     
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  7. southerncad
    Joined: Feb 5, 2008
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    X2 on the Penitrol...find it at a boat supply place or maybe home depot.
     
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  8. Joe Sloma
    Joined: Jan 9, 2017
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    Thanks, I'll try it when the weather warms up (12 Degrees F right now)
     
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  9. oldolds
    Joined: Oct 18, 2010
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    A used car dealers trick. Use Comet or other scouring powder a sponge and lots of water. You can do the whole car in half an hour. Wash it a second time with very soapy water. I have done hundreds of cars like that. I sold a lot of cars from the late 60's -70's when I was a used car dealer in the 80's. No clear coats and lots of dead paint.
     
  10. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
    Posts: 9,214

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    Here's a members 61 Parkwood wagon before and after CLR. A quick coat of clear over the finished product.
     

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