[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

Yes you can, however, as a weekend warrior I am a little scared of rotary polishers and stick with the DA’s. Less chance of cut through and better control. In other words - more idiot proof.

This is true except for the idiot proof part. I had a guy melt paint on a fascia one time because he beared down too much trying to get a scratch out while using the wrong product. By the time I caught him the paint had wrinkled and the fascia was still hot to the touch.

[MUSLCAH]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

This is true except for the idiot proof part. I had a guy melt paint on a fascia one time because he beared down too much trying to get a scratch out while using the wrong product. By the time I caught him the paint had wrinkled and the fascia was still hot to the touch.

The orbital polishing machines are Idiot Proof ....you would know ,cuz you Nevah ran one. ...they don’t generate any heat what so ever.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by MUSLCAH

The orbital polishing machines are Idiot Proof ....you would know ,cuz you Nevah ran one. ...they don’t generate any heat what so ever.

Tell that to my checkbook for $250.00 and to the guy I fired.

You can generate heat with anything when you do not know what you are doing. You never warped a panel just by DA'ing it?

[400 4spd.]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

Tell that to my checkbook for $250.00 and to the guy I fired.

You hired a complete and total f-ng idiot, not an idiot. I hope you gave him a ride home so he didn't get lost.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by 400 4spd.

You hired a complete and total f-ng idiot, not an idiot. I hope you gave him a ride home so he didn't get lost.

Oh no doubt about that. He tried to remove a scratch with swirl mark remover. I have never seen a fascia get that hot from a buffer and I have never seen paint wrinkle like you put paint stripper on it. He just stayed in one spot until something happened. And it did.

[79TA455]

I don't have much feedback on what to use etc as I have yet to do my own so should not speak until I have done so but I did find this video a while back that may help.

This guy too is a bit winded but it looks like what he does did the trick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFXfSBR5Q9w

[Chief of the 60's]

Ironically

[MUSLCAH]

Was that a complete paint on the old relic ?

[Chief of the 60's]

No, just from the rivets up, no roof. Original paint delam issue.

[MUSLCAH]

A little de-Nib and polish .....the offical insurance term

[Chief of the 60's]

I would much rather do black. White is a b-itch to see issues. I was going to leave it alone as it seemed to have the correct amount of peel for a factory finish. Then, I looked at the original paint on the lowers and jambs. At least I don't have to do the bumper covers. Everything that is flexible has a bit of peel so the bumper covers match.

[MUSLCAH]

I painted a front bumper cover yesterday ..White Pearl...3 Stage .....had to paint it like a robot...white takes a little more patience

[Chief of the 60's]

I am hoping to have this done in time for Norwalk. Assembly shouldn't take too long as most of the parts I have are NOS. But I still have to redo the wheels, get tires and I have some mechanical to do yet.

[400 4spd.]

No buffing on this one for us. Owner says "It's a truck". Good enough for me.

[Chief of the 60's]

Those old "box" body Fords had some rough paint from the factory anyway, because "its a truck".

[400 4spd.]

Yes they did. So in that sense it's now over restored!

[MUSLCAH]

Originally Posted by 400 4spd.

No buffing on this one for us. Owner says "It's a truck". Good enough for me.

That look like a lot of work..”For a Truck “.....Glass is out...doors are empty.. all apart......I bet he changes his mind...lol

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by 400 4spd.

Yes they did. So in that sense it's now over restored!

LOL, Years ago I did a '70 Dodge R/T convertible for a guy and he asked if I can duplicate the original rough orange peel. I told him I could stand back about 2 feet when I pull the trigger.

[george kujanski]

Back in '80 I did my Lemans Sprint with slate gray Imron....didn't need to do anything after spray, but didn't know if i should anyway. Looked nice and shiny.

George

[MUSLCAH]

Originally Posted by george kujanski

Back in '80 I did my Lemans Sprint with slate gray Imron....didn't need to do anything after spray, but didn't know if i should anyway. Looked nice and shiny.

George

Thats one paint ...I Nevah sprayed. My friend sprayed some parts with Imron.....that stuff stunk so bad (smell)... I didn’t want nothing to do with it...health wise....