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Hi I just purchased a 1972 Pontiac Catalina with original paint and it needs a lot of help, surface rust but ok paint under it,so I have been doing a lot of reading on this site. Very good information out there and I will post questions in the right place but for now just saying Hi and thanks in advance for all the information. Tom
 
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Try ironx and a clay bar to remove surface rust. Then polish and wax.
 
Welcome aboard . I bet you ll have to repaint your Pontiac mate , it s a 72 .
 
I know repaint is in the near future but just want to get it looking a little better and stop the rust I may just sand it down and spot prime for now
 
I remember them doing a write up in hot rod where they were trying to maintain an original finish, not necessarily shiny. They used a combination of either steel wool or a green scrub pad and comet. It seems aggressive to me, but it looked like it worked.
 
It's a 59 300 E, a car my dad and I restored years ago. It's been in the family over 30 years
 
MPBGT said:
It's a 59 300 E, a car my dad and I restored years ago. It's been in the family over 30 years
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Wow a 300 ! I love them ! Congrats to you guys . Must be a blast to drive right !
 
What are your thoughts on trying the
Finish Kare Paint Decontamination System on this old car would it help
 
MovedToTN said:
Hi I just purchased a 1972 Pontiac Catalina with original paint and it needs a lot of help, surface rust but ok paint under it,so I have been doing a lot of reading on this site.

Very good information out there and I will post questions in the right place but for now just saying Hi and thanks in advance for all the information.

Tom
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Hi Tom,

1972 Pontiac Catalina is a very cool car. I had a buddy that had one of these a few years ago, very nice driving car.

I buffed out a 1964 Catalina but it does have a new paint job. It was wiped-out but it's looking good now and winning awards at car shows.


Testing Out Chemical Guys Black Wax - 1964 BLACK Catalina



Random places on the hood...
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After

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After pictures start on page 5 of the above thread...



:)
 
That was very nicely done I would have to repaint to even come close but for now I just placed a order for iron x and some #7 and a clay bar so I will see what I can do I bet this thing turns purple quick, thank you all for your help Tom
 
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