A friend bought an old 1985 Jaguar which sounds great until I saw it - It looks like a second class vehicle the way the paint is so dull. The guy at the detail shop says that buffing it wont help, it is the paint. Unfortunately my friend has little money to spend on a $2000 paint job. I wondered if these $300 paint jobs with just shooting on Clearcoat would shine it up so it looks half decent? Anyone have any ideas other that driving it off a bridge?
2007-04-07 06:49:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Rubbing compound is probably your only hope. For tips, try Autopia.org. I've seen some before & afters of people working on some pretty bad paint jobs and they turned out nicely. It will require some work though. But under no circumstances should you spray clear coat over already bad paint....
2007-04-07 07:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by lastnightinmyhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the paint is dull try a rubbing compound. It can be found at auto parts stores or auto paint stores. Try it out on a spot that isn't too noticeable and see what it can do. I've seen some badly oxidized paint jobs and they looked brand new when they were done. Good luck
2007-04-07 06:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats just a waste of more money. If the paint is bad whatever you put on top be it clear or even a color will make it look worse. Each additional coat of paint or clear only amplifies whats below it. That is why proper prep is so important to a good paint job.
2007-04-07 06:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by pappy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, clearcoat will NOT cure the problem. To make it simple, and a cheap way, wet sanding is the best bet. You can get wet sanding tips on the net as to show you how to do it. Good Luck!!
2007-04-07 07:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by bakebreal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the paint is that bad your friend will have to live with it , or save money to have it properly done . You can try rubbing compound then a polishing compound after that it might help .but you did say it felt like sanpaper rough.
2007-04-07 06:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 04:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get spray paint in can quite cheaply. but in answer to your question a coat of varnish should do the trick.make sure the car is clean and dry before you start.
2007-04-07 06:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by fushia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do anything coz its a JAG.
If they don't like how it looks forget them its yours.
save your money and get it painted when you can.
But a word of warning it WILL be EXPENSIVE to fix if it breaks down. good luck and enjoy
2007-04-07 07:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jim W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would help
2007-04-07 06:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋