To buff or not to buff... that is my question.

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REZARF

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Okay so "Bucky" has inspired me.

"Buck does not aspire to greatness, just betterness."

I am looking at the paint on our project Homework and while there isn't one straight panel on the whole rig, not even one, the paint is mostly there. I see a little over spray in spots which make me think it has been spot repaired or maybe Mr. T. didn't care as much back in the day. Some over spray on the door strikers for example. Anywho...

I find paint correction very relaxing and satisfying, I have all the equipment to do this project in hand. I am curious as to what the Pig Pen thinks about buffing out old paint? I have no plans on rust converting the patina but I can't tell if it is going to look worse with all the dents being highlighted by shining up the paint? This is of course subjective, but I am curious to what you think. I can buff out the paint in a long afternoon with modern equipment and compounds but it would take another 50 years to fade back to the chalky dull finish it has now.

FWIW, I think Bucky came out awesome but he is way straighter than my FJ55.

Curious as to your opinion.

Bucky Fan Club picture for reference.
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And dinged up pile...
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Buff it then a good coat of wax to keep it looking Good.
I have a 1959 Chevy pickup that's getting that same treatment, nice paint is cool but it's also not very fun to drive when you're worried about a 20k plus paint job.
 
Anyone know what will happen to the tan/brown rust spots under compound and a buffing pad? I assume I can pass right over it.

Likely going to go with some budget options like Meguire’s pro speed compound and their maroon heavy cutting pads. I might follow up with a quick polish and wax… depends how motivated I am and how fast the compound cuts.
 
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Anyone know what will happen to the tan/brown rust spots under compound and a buffing pad? I assume I can pass right over it.
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I'm buffing right over it and it looks great.
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I'm just using an old worn out wool pad and some 3M 36060
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I've also recently switched over to the Griots ceramic wax, it's killer and it's cheap..
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fluid film does wonders
 
REZARF said:
Okay so "Bucky" has inspired me.

"Buck does not aspire to greatness, just betterness."

I am looking at the paint on our project Homework and while there isn't one straight panel on the whole rig, not even one, the paint is mostly there. I see a little over spray in spots which make me think it has been spot repaired or maybe Mr. T. didn't care as much back in the day. Some over spray on the door strikers for example. Anywho...

I find paint correction very relaxing and satisfying, I have all the equipment to do this project in hand. I am curious as to what the Pig Pen thinks about buffing out old paint? I have no plans on rust converting the patina but I can't tell if it is going to look worse with all the dents being highlighted by shining up the paint? This is of course subjective, but I am curious to what you think. I can buff out the paint in a long afternoon with modern equipment and compounds but it would take another 50 years to fade back to the chalky dull finish it has now.

FWIW, I think Bucky came out awesome but he is way straighter than my FJ55.

Curious as to your opinion.

Bucky Fan Club picture for reference. View attachment 4049412

And dinged up pile...
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Oh man, if you like spending time on paint - let 'er rip tater chip!
 
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