Oxodized paint - what to do guys? pics inside

[SHYNEMAN123]

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[97 Supra]

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How on earth did that even happen? But outstanding results! wow you guys always surprise me Its incredible.

[97 Supra]

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EVAN55 - hope you dont mind me using your pics as a good example







This is my inspiration, that entire miata was chalk pink, and now it's bright red again I really feel as though the paint on the Camaro stands a chance after seeing the examples on this forum.. or how about that old blue camaro? That was a wild one!

[Mike Phillips]

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Here's the link to the actual thread the above pictures were taken from,

1999 Miata - Severe Oxidation Removal


Neglected, single stage paints make for dramatic before and after pictures because in most cases you can save them, (if you use the right products), and it's the going from really dull and even white in some cases back to the original color that makes the results so dramatic.

With clear coats when they fail is the the problem throughout the layer of clear, not just on the surface, this is why even if you buff it and get good result they won't last as the problem is still there.

What most people find out when they restore a neglected single stage paint is how enjoyable the paint itself is to work with compared to clear coat paints usually because of both the softness or the paint and therefore the ease of removing defects out of it as compared to clear coats which tend to be harder and more difficult to work defects out of.

Also with a clear the defects are swirls and scratches which makes the paint look hazy, with single stage paints is swirls and scratches AND oxidation and there's just more of a noticeable difference to our eyes when you restore a neglected single stave compared to restoring a swirled-out clear coat finish.

Make sense?

[97 Supra]

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whoops haha, yeah I just revisited the link and noticed you said it was single stage paint sorry about that I'm spacing out today :P But yes it makes sense, I'm starting to be glad I chose a single stage paint for the spring because I wont have to deal with clear-coat issues again.