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- 1971 Mach1, 351 Cleveland, Ram Air (not factory), C6 Automatic, AM/8 Track, Bright Red.
As some of you may already know I've had paint issues due to a poor single stage repaint by the previous owner but I didn't want to keep dumping more money in the car so was trying to make do with the paint job I had. Finally gave up and had the car painted last week. I did a lot of the prep, removed all stickers/stripes, removed both bumpers, both spoilers, hood pins, mirrors and all trim/window moldings. They did the sanding, a sealer, two base coats urethane (same color) and then 3 clear coats. Per agreement no color sanding or buffing after they painted it.
Since I'm in no hurry to have the job finished they recommended I wait at least a month to let the paint cure before it's color sanded and buffed, it'll be harder to buff but turn out better according to them. I didn't have them include that in the price since I wanted to explore either doing it myself or having a detail shop do it. The paint doesn't have any runs at all but it does have some orange peel and nibs (dirt) in several places in the clear coats which they said would wet sand/polish right out.
I like doing as much as possible on the Mustang myself (my labor is cheap and I enjoy doing it) so I'm asking for advice from you paint guys. I'm also trying to avoid the Mustang turning into more of money pit than it already is. As always much appreciated.
Jim
Since I'm in no hurry to have the job finished they recommended I wait at least a month to let the paint cure before it's color sanded and buffed, it'll be harder to buff but turn out better according to them. I didn't have them include that in the price since I wanted to explore either doing it myself or having a detail shop do it. The paint doesn't have any runs at all but it does have some orange peel and nibs (dirt) in several places in the clear coats which they said would wet sand/polish right out.
I like doing as much as possible on the Mustang myself (my labor is cheap and I enjoy doing it) so I'm asking for advice from you paint guys. I'm also trying to avoid the Mustang turning into more of money pit than it already is. As always much appreciated.
Jim
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