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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 09:51 PM
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My 84 z28 roof and hood are fading, assume the solids in the clear are breaking down.
Woul I be safe to sand with 320 grit red scuff then seal and paint. The clear is solid, not peeling anywhere.
What's your thoughts?

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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Faded

Originally Posted by markymac
My 84 z28 roof and hood are fading, assume the solids in the clear are breaking down.
Woul I be safe to sand with 320 grit red scuff then seal and paint. The clear is solid, not peeling anywhere.
What's your thoughts?
I'm a professional painter at a Chrysler dealership, and I do that same series of steps all the time.
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 12:53 PM
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Re: Faded

84 is single stage enamel no clear unless its a repaint.
Try wet sand and buff first.
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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You can still do the same steps right over enamel
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 01:46 PM
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Re: Faded

Thanks all...
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 04:48 PM
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Re: Faded

I would just buff with polishing compound.
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