How to fix paint after 200 grit sandpaper
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It would if it was originally sanded with 1500 grit. You will never sand out 200grit scratches by going straight to 2000. It has to be progressive (I.e. 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000). By the time you got to 2000 the paint would be gone.
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I don't have any pics of it. However I was able to smooth it out using differing grits. I took a polisher to the car afterward and it looks much better overall. At this point though I am throwing down some cash for a repaint. The paint is heat damaged and faded on the hood, roof, and rear. Before the car goes in for paint after our pollen season is over I am getting the car professionally dipped in vintage gold. Going to strip the dip and repaint when it clears up outside.
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The clear coat is definitely no good in the "strip" where the pinstripes used to be. Essentially there is a long "line" of dull paint going across the car where that would have been. Thankfully there is only one small area on one of the fenders that you can actually see the metal! I felt like going with a dip would be a good stop gap solution to fix my ugly paint and protect the car until I actually repaint it.
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It's a little late now, but they make a "pinstripe removal wheel" that is really amazing. The wheel attaches to a drill and it just wipes the pinstripe right off your car. I've used them on several of my cars and it always comes out perfect.
I've seen some impressive paintwork, but there was absolutely no saving it after that sandpaper.
I've seen some impressive paintwork, but there was absolutely no saving it after that sandpaper.
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The clear coat is definitely no good in the "strip" where the pinstripes used to be. Essentially there is a long "line" of dull paint going across the car where that would have been. Thankfully there is only one small area on one of the fenders that you can actually see the metal! I felt like going with a dip would be a good stop gap solution to fix my ugly paint and protect the car until I actually repaint it.
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