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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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From: Middleboro, MA
Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23's
My Car as of yesterday

Just a little info i spose, Bought it in may of 05 been VERY slowly putting things into it

Hell its not even back to Perfect running/driving but i think i got a steal for 800$ Delivered!

Heres on question on you guys, I am getting the car painted asap ( earlier thread) But is there anything i could do to restore the paint for now? I think its pretty much gone i even washed it today and when it dried it was still like ****

i think the clear coat is just roasted
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Car: '88 IROC-Z medium orange metallic
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
well it looks like the clear is still there at least. As long as it isn't flaking you may be able to buff it out. Might not be as good as new but it'll be better.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
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there is some minor flaking in some places, on the roof there is alot
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: ones that turn
crappy factory paint imagine how good our cars would look today if they actually painted them right to begin with
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 408
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt/4.11
Looks better since it was cleaned but I agree a good buffing would definently help.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
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Transmission: 700r4
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what type of compound would u guys recoomend?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Car: '88 IROC-Z medium orange metallic
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Have a body or detail shop buff it. You'll spend a good bit of money on equipment, pads and compounds to do it yourself. Not to mention it's tricky unless you have someone to teach you how to not burn the paint off.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac trans am/gta
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Alright, i suppose ill talk to my body shop in school see if they can do it free

Thanks for the comments !
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Would the Meguiar's 3 step system work? Or is his paint too far gone for that?
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