Paint Rejuvenation

HR-OLIFANT · 03-02-08, 09:14 PM

So I have finally found some time to work on the Olifant. I will be painting her at some point this year, but for the time being I want to clean and buff/ protect the existing paint. There is some oxidation, etc. What would be the best route to go? I have a 6" orbital to work with. Should I start with rubbing compound, or a polish at first? Would I benefit by using a clay polish over the others on the market?

For referonce Olifant is a 147 Silver 1987 FJ 60.

brownbear · 03-03-08, 01:41 AM

if there is some oxidation on the roof in the middle I would try up there first. That way it's not really in a visible area if you cause a problem.

I would try wetsanding with 1500 and 2000 grit paper. That's after you use a heavy degreasing wash to ensure there is no wax on there.

Then use a rubbing compound followed by a polishing compound and a wax.

Texx · 03-04-08, 08:19 PM

If you don't know your way around a buffer, just say no. Elbow grease and meguiar's cleaner/wax is your best solution. Too easy to burn thru the paint and get swirl marks.

03-02-08, 09:14 PM	#1
HR-OLIFANT IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 64	Paint Rejuvenation So I have finally found some time to work on the Olifant. I will be painting her at some point this year, but for the time being I want to clean and buff/ protect the existing paint. There is some oxidation, etc. What would be the best route to go? I have a 6" orbital to work with. Should I start with rubbing compound, or a polish at first? Would I benefit by using a clay polish over the others on the market? For referonce Olifant is a 147 Silver 1987 FJ 60. __________________ 1987 FJ 60 HD OME ready for rehab 1973 Pig recently sold for parts 2007 Suburban LT3 Z71 www.landworksva.com

03-03-08, 01:41 AM	#2
brownbear Mod in Hibernation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where diesels purr and turbos whine TLCA# 15584 Posts: 6,147	if there is some oxidation on the roof in the middle I would try up there first. That way it's not really in a visible area if you cause a problem. I would try wetsanding with 1500 and 2000 grit paper. That's after you use a heavy degreasing wash to ensure there is no wax on there. Then use a rubbing compound followed by a polishing compound and a wax. __________________ -84 BJ60, Finally on the FN road! -91 FJ80, wife's ride Iron Butt award winner of the Cruise Moab 08 !

03-04-08, 08:19 PM	#3
Texx IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,957	If you don't know your way around a buffer, just say no. Elbow grease and meguiar's cleaner/wax is your best solution. Too easy to burn thru the paint and get swirl marks. __________________ world's cleanest 89 FJ-62, and a few parts... 85 xcab hilux 4x4 resto'ed, 67 XKE, 1500 Vulcan, 80 Fj40 restored 03 Tacoma TRD SR5, Suzuki DR350 ANYBODY BUT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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