Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

[juliom2]

Re: Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

good luck buddy.............!!!!!
This is a happy project...........

[blue-sun]

Re: Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

You could also try the Plasti-dip method if you want a matte black look:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/230979-Plasti-Dip-or-Black-Paint

http://nickscarblog.com/cars/the-ultimate-plasti-dip-guide-tips-ideas-more-for-cars

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-generation/527165-diy-matte-black-emblems-plastidip-no-emblem-removal-required.html

[G_S_DB]

Re: Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

Well, I spent the better part of last night watching videos and reading everything I could about the "Rustoleum paint job". I'm pretty convinced. If I can secure the garage space from a friend for a long weekend, I think I'm going to do it.

Keep posting to this thread and let us know how it goes!

[BBrophy1126]

Re: Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

Well, I spent the better part of last night watching videos and reading everything I could about the "Rustoleum paint job". I'm pretty convinced. If I can secure the garage space from a friend for a long weekend, I think I'm going to do it.

[sunday joe]

Re: Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

There is definately a link or two around about roller/spray paint jobs...

I remember a thread a while back about painting a car with Rustoleum. It looked very good when finished.

[THE BIG BUFFER]

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You could paint it flat black for 50 bucks or check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fg_iBCWbrU

Google 50 dollar paint job. It can be done!!

Here's the one I was looking for!!

http://www.rickwrench.com/index79master.htm?http://www.rickwrench.com/50dollarpaint.html

[BBrophy1126]

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I'm seriously considering it, guess it depends on how crazy I am. Can't look any worse right? I'll keep everyone posted.

[G_S_DB]

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Do you know of a good link to read more about this? THanks.

Try this link...

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40341&highlight=rustoleum

[BBrophy1126]

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Good info. I'll do some research and figure out what I want it to look like and how much to spend.

[jfelbab]

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Nothing short of a respray will fix that paint. It's shot. You can polish and wax the base coat but it will still look like junk. Nothing you can do for $100 bucks will do any good. The cheapest Earl Scheib type paint job will be around $600. If the vehicle is worth it mechanically then plan on a respray. Maybe you want to attempt a roller paint job. The plus is that you can paint it for $100. The bad is that will look like a $100 paint job.

[Murr1525]

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There is definately a link or two around about roller/spray paint jobs...

[juliom2]

Re: Severe sun damage advice needed: Pics Posted

Sorry; don't have a link about it.........
Quick advice....
Bucket----water----a little soap------600 grit sand paper (10 sheets)

sand it down!!!

You favorite hardware store..........black enamel paint (a gallon) mineral spirits (quart)
some fine rollers and you will be suprised and happy with your new SUV.......
If you or a friend can shoot the paint with a compressor great,
if not rollers will do it........Good Luck!!!

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[BBrophy1126]

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In your case paint is way too damage but it will help..........
If you want a significant improvement on the cheap
do a simple paint job with enamel paint............

Do you know of a good link to read more about this? THanks.

[BBrophy1126]

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Is it even worth trying products on? Any idea of what the hood might look likeif attempted? Just looking for it to appear a little more black.

[Murr1525]

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Wow... that might be too bad...