[1sL0CiviC]

just wondering if anyone knows any tips/places on how to restore OLD paint? make it SHINEY and SOFT

ppl said something about this wet sand blasting stuff, and curious where could i get a job like that done.

or if you have any other ideas, lemme know

thanks

[1sL0CiviC]

oh and i would like to add if anyone can tell me, if they have done this method before, if its worth the bigger bucks?

imported_crXtasy

maybe you were misinformed, wet sanding and sand blasting are two very different processes.

wet sanding is sanding using a liquid, usually high grit (1000+)

and sand blasting is using compressed air and some sort of media (sand in this case), to remove paint, rust or anything else on an object. only used on metal parts.

So, to restore old paint, just take your car to get detailed and polished. If done properly, it can turn out awesome. Or, you could just wash your car with dish detergent to remove old wax, and re-wax it.

[1sL0CiviC]

yes, u are entirely correct......i dont even know why i wrote sand blasting, lol....

im sorry

i meant WET SANDING USING 1000 and ABOVE high grit paper, using a machine, and/or hand.

thanks crXtasy for pointing that out!!

imported_Promoking

Take it to a good detailer that does highspeed buffing/polishing, diamondcut, etc.

At my buddy's place I watched his detailers take an '80 something Vette with red paint that was oxodized and faded to ****. By the end of the day it was shiney red again, like new. Costs though. Expect to spend $300+ for a good place and a good finish.

imported_crXtasy

You would not do that to old paint in an effort to make it look better.

Best bet is to get it detailed. They will use a high speed buffer and polish your old paint.