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Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: 90grad on October 06, 2005, 09:19:39 am All,
I am not going to repaint my Westinghouse Master at this time. There is no rust on it, but the paint has dulled. What is your recommendation, if any, of a product to at least bring back some of the shine? Thanks! Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: loman4ec on October 06, 2005, 10:17:41 am I use ppg polishing compound. NOT rubbing compound. I loaned my can of polish to Markito so I can't take a pic of it right now. it is a little expensive but it works great.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: 90grad on October 06, 2005, 10:28:52 am Thanks, Josh. Is that stuff bought at an auto supply store?
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: sodaworks on October 06, 2005, 10:31:02 am Automotive paint supplier that carries PPG products.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: loman4ec on October 06, 2005, 10:41:33 am Beware it isn't cheep but it will last a long time. I have never bought it myself I stole my dads can of it when he moved to Singapore. Great stuff.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: 90grad on October 06, 2005, 11:38:53 am Josh,
So I don't get sticker shock (or yelled at by the better half), how much is "not cheap?" Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: loman4ec on October 06, 2005, 12:02:58 pm I don't know that is just what my dad said when I took it. I would say around $30 or so. I don't know if they are in different sizes but this one is huge. It will last me forever.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: BryanH on October 06, 2005, 09:15:48 pm Wayne, If the polishing compound alone doesn't work, then you can move into rubbing compound followed by polishing. It'll remove more grit and eliminate most superficial scratches. I've been testing my ability to use my polisher on my old VMC77 before tackling my painted VMC56 and I was thoroughly impressed with how fast it can bring an old dull machine back to life.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: 90grad on October 07, 2005, 05:36:41 am Cool, thanks guys! I'll give the stuff a try.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: sodaworks on October 07, 2005, 10:01:42 am 3M also makes a good polish.
Title: Dull paint ideas Post by: on October 07, 2005, 12:03:40 pm Just another suggestion. If you're not careful, you can "burn" the paint if you're using an electric buffer, or take too much paint off if use use a buffing compound. If it's just oxidation, you may want to consider an auto refinisher/detailer. Not all of them offer a buffing service but if you find one that does, you can get a professional job done relatively inexpensively...I'd guess in the $50-$75 range.
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