DACP on Single stage paint

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saling4

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I have an 88 Ford Ranger that I practice my Autopia learning on. IMO it looks great and people don't believe it is 16 YO, but it does have orange peel and I was wondering. I was going to wetsand it and see what happens, but would it be worth it to try DACP first? The paint isn't perfect , the bedrails have scratches and such since it is a work truck with 240,000. However, I don't want to butcher it either.



Thanks:bow
 
You can use DACP safely on your ss paint, and while it will remove some surface defects, it wonâ€â„¢t help your orange peel. You may need to follow up with something like #80.



I would be hesitant to suggest you wet-sand your paint, I think youâ€â„¢re better off polishing it to look as good as possible.



If you're seriously considering wet-sanding you need to read up a bit on that process, and then practice on an old hood or trunk lid from a junk yard to perfect your methods. Just my 2 centsâ€Â¦Ãƒ¢Ã¢â€š¬Ã‚¦
 
DACP won't remove orangle peal. DACP should remove 2000 grit sanding though. Make sure to research and maybe practice on a doner vehicle or fender before doing your vehicle. good luck!



Vernon
 
I sure wouldn't wetsand it. IMO if you want *no* orangepeel, either get a custom paintjob or buy a Bentley ;) Factory paint, especially on trucks, just isn't perfect when it comes to texture. But if you're lucky it *is* nice and thick. Thinning it to achieve a smoother texture is not a good idea, it'll just fail sooner.
 
Thanks guys, I will put the wetsand on hold and go buy a bentley...LOL. It looks good and I think really chines, but now I notice the *peel*. Maybe I will just quit washing it.........:xyxthumbs
 
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