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Date: 7-6-08 08:51
From: asvander in Madison, WI  
Subject: Paint advice for '73 2002.  
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Hi all,
I just picked up a '73 tii that was the unfortunate candidate for a first time car painter. His results were less than appealing... I would like to drive it for a couple of years before I tear it apart for complete repaint, but need to make it more presentable in the mean time. It looks like after the failed attempt they tried to scuff the paint for another attempt, but stopped.
I was thinking of doing the needed bodywork repairs, popping out the front and rear windows, then scuff the paint b/c it is pretty smooth, and put another coat on top of the previous ones. I would probably have someone do this for me since I haven't had any auto paint experience. I've heard Maaco horror stories, but they can't really mess it up any more than it already is... I also have a friend the used to paint cars, but then I would have to buy all the painting equipment for him to do it.
Any input would appreciated. Thanks,
PS I will be selling my '74 tii, so if anyone is looking for a tii in the midwest, shoot me an email. I will be posting it in the for sale section.
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Aric Vander Werff
1974 2002tii 2780746 (for sale)
1973 2002tii
1973 2002 parts car
1997 M3
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Date: 7-7-08 07:39
From: dubois in Hollister, (near SJ) California
Subject: Re: Paint advice for '73 2002.
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| asvander wrote: | The paint is actually smooth to the touch. There aren't very many imperfections on the body panels. Around the edges there are some flaws that need to be touched up. The paint looks really dull though, and appears to have been sanded. I'm mainly wondering if I should paint over the top of this old paint. Part of me says just to do it right the first time and be over with it. I probably won't be driving it for a few years then... I would like to get some miles on it, but still have it look decent in the meantime.
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What kind of paint did they use? Single stage or two stage? Paint can look really dull if it is sanded, but a good buff will bring back the shine. Or it can look dull because it wasn't allowed to flash between coats, then it is best to wait for the bottom layer to be completely cured and color sand and polish, or it could look dull because the chemicals were not mixed properly, or it could dull and smooth because you don't have any clear. In order to define a plan attack, you need to either find out more about what they did or they didn't do, or take it to someone that is familiar with the paint process. We are all guessing here. _________________ 72 tii A4
Don't argue with anyone that will not consider the possibility of being wrong...
the future is a dream, the present infinitesimally brief, but the memories are forever...
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Date: 7-7-08 12:48
From: racinjason78 in Puyallup, WA
Subject: Re: Paint advice for '73 2002.
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when paint is sanded, it will appear completely flat, with virtually no shine. take it to a detailing shop, explain the situation, and see what they think. Without actually being there, we're just guessing.
Questions you need to answer:
When was it painted? (you call it "old" paint)
What type of paint was used? (3 most common are lacquer, enamel, urethane)
How much do you want to spend? (if very little right now, a repaint is not an option)
I'd guess that a detail shop, or someone with color sanding/buffing experience, could make you happy.
Jason
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Grew up on American muscle. What happened?!?!
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Date: 7-8-08 07:23
From: nealf in Philadelphia, PA
Subject: Just had my Bavaria painted by Maaco
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