NoleFan
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- Sep 21, 2010
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Ok guys and gals,
Been a while since I have been on here. Family changes, new baby, etc. Anyways onto my question:
My wife has a new Sonata that I try to detail every now and then as I have time, but my new to me ride is a 2002 white Silverado. It had the typical peeling clear on the hood and roof when I purchased it, but the Xterra I got rid of had its paint issues as well. Now, it is a daily driver and not meant to be perfect so I figure I can keep the Sonata perfect and the truck presentable.
My first thought was to partake in a few local Maaco shop’s black Friday deals, but thought better of it. Not only does prepping the hood and roof cost just as much as the paint would have, I think I would be more happy with what is left of my current factory paint. So now my current plan is to purchase a nice used hood, and repaint the roof with white rustoleum for protection. Should be able to get somewhat of a shine from it, and being on the roof of the truck, the color difference wouldn’t be too noticeable but to me and the fine people on this forum (still better than sticking up clearcoat).
I picked up a nice hood Friday, and plan to paint the roof after Christmas. My only immediate concern is the driver side doors above the front and extended cab windows. The clear is very slowly peeling there as well, and my hopes are that I can save it. I have some 2K clear in a spray can coming. My original intent was to wet sand before spraying, but I am worried about more water/condensation getting under the edge of the clear and causing more to peel up before or after the clear is sprayed.
My current thought is that 3000 grit dry would be the best approach. I know it won’t be perfect, but it will have protection.
Any different thoughts? :thankyousign:
Been a while since I have been on here. Family changes, new baby, etc. Anyways onto my question:
My wife has a new Sonata that I try to detail every now and then as I have time, but my new to me ride is a 2002 white Silverado. It had the typical peeling clear on the hood and roof when I purchased it, but the Xterra I got rid of had its paint issues as well. Now, it is a daily driver and not meant to be perfect so I figure I can keep the Sonata perfect and the truck presentable.
My first thought was to partake in a few local Maaco shop’s black Friday deals, but thought better of it. Not only does prepping the hood and roof cost just as much as the paint would have, I think I would be more happy with what is left of my current factory paint. So now my current plan is to purchase a nice used hood, and repaint the roof with white rustoleum for protection. Should be able to get somewhat of a shine from it, and being on the roof of the truck, the color difference wouldn’t be too noticeable but to me and the fine people on this forum (still better than sticking up clearcoat).
I picked up a nice hood Friday, and plan to paint the roof after Christmas. My only immediate concern is the driver side doors above the front and extended cab windows. The clear is very slowly peeling there as well, and my hopes are that I can save it. I have some 2K clear in a spray can coming. My original intent was to wet sand before spraying, but I am worried about more water/condensation getting under the edge of the clear and causing more to peel up before or after the clear is sprayed.
My current thought is that 3000 grit dry would be the best approach. I know it won’t be perfect, but it will have protection.
Any different thoughts? :thankyousign:
