New Paint Job

[Tucson buffer]

Guy's..My Friend just got his 1957 Chev Truck painted the other day and I was commenting on how he should buff out the paint since their was sure to be many blemishes that has to come out...I've never done this myself, but I've also read many threades in out fourm that I'm correct...is that true??

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Guy's..My Friend just got his 1957 Chev Truck painted the other day and I was commenting on how he should buff out the paint since their was sure to be many blemishes that has to come out...I've never done this myself, but I've also read many threades in out fourm that I'm correct...is that true??

That will totally depend upon the quality of the prep work/paint job. I would not recommend getting your 1st rotary/wet sanding experience on your buddy's freshally painted 57 Chevy

 

[imported_Luster]

I would not recommend getting your 1st rotary/wet sanding experience on your buddy's freshally painted 57 Chevy

Amen. Any freshly painted vehicle, and especially classic vehicles, need an experienced hand. You're right, it probably does need to be polished, but I'd let a pro take on this one.:thumbup:

 

[Loggie31]

I myself would yake it back to the paint shop and ask them to correct any blemishes in the paint.

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

Most good shops will have wet sand and buff the car smooth. A vehicle like that I would hoped he paid to have it done right and not a Macco job. Find out if they wet sanded it for him. All you should have to do then is remove the buffer trails and any left behind pig tails or tracers. I'm actually doing a wet sand on my girls car right now as she just had the car repainted.

 

[Tucson buffer]

Thanks everyone for the replies...I hate to say this, but I found out my friend DID in fact go to Macco for the paint job...enough said.....:scared:

 

[Old Pirate]

:scared: oh my :scared:

 

[Chubby Davis]

Friends don't let friends drive...........to Macco!

 

[imported_Slik560]

Well...at least it will look good for a while! A 57 deserves a quality paint job.

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

The problem with Maaco is "prep". If you do all the sanding, body work, taping, and bring them the paint...they can turn out a good paint job.

It's just like detailing really....anyone can wax a car, but it's the buffing/polishing that makes it look good.

 

[imported_broker99]

I would bet that the new paint is pretty thin.