brownevan Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 so I have had plans to do body/paint on my wagon since the day I bought her; but I finally got fed up with it's tired, oxidized paint, and having to stare at it out my window every day. I moved across the country recently into an apartment (no garage), but I figured I could probably do something to improve it's appearance. Without a buffer, I headed down to the auto parts store and picked up a 4.00 tub of turtle wax rubbing compound, and a 10.00 bottle of maguires ultimate. I spent a few hours hand applying the heavier, more abrasive turtle wax; it improved the shine, but not nearly enough to warrant the amount of hand sanding I did to apply it. I took the 210 down to the car wash, gave her a wash, and headed back home to do the maguires.... here's a photo I snapped out my front door a couple days ago; of the tired, old paint. If you look along the base of the doors, you can see how the paint that so luckily avoided the sun remained much more intact... And, after.... I definitely could have spent more time buffing it out; and with a buffer, it could have been even better, but for a 14 dollar total investment, and 4 hours, I couldn't be happier. the 700$ goon definitely has some irreparable damage from the sun; but the patina of the old car doesn't look too bad, once it's shined up. Hard to justify a paint job that costs more than the car... the new finish presents the 30 years of shopping cart dings, previously hidden by it's matte, neglected exterior... still need to strip the clear off those lips.... as never having tried the Maguire's ultimate before; as far as bang for your buck goes, this is the best 14 dollars i've ever spent improving my vehicle's appearance. I highly suggest it to anyone who's considering a repaint, and don't want to shell out half the price of your old datto. Quote Link to comment
Stupid_fast Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just an example of how some basic care can make an old car look great! Thats a cool goon. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 It's not as good as Nu Shine. Nu Shine is the best. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 If it matters, this light is on upside down. ^_^ Speaking of a nice improvement for little cash outlay, you can get new side marker lights on ebay for less than $20. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Nice! I used the same stuff on my 620. I'll see about finding some pics. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Here's original paint before and after. You can see the line at the mirror. Damn I miss that truck. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Did we all forget about TR3? Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Is that a Triumph or a Rubbing Compound? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-TR-3-Resin-Glaze/dp/B000BOKO4W A few years ago, the was the defacto recommendation on the forum. And then people stopped buying oxidized cars... Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Try this http://www.amazon.com/Nu-Finish-Liquid-Car-Polish/dp/B000BPSW7C/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1357274634&sr=1-1&keywords=nu+shine It's my favorite. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-TR-3-Resin-Glaze/dp/B000BOKO4W A few years ago, the was the defacto recommendation on the forum. And then people stopped buying oxidized cars... Never heard of it. Works pretty good then? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Seems to be an old favorite, there was a time it seemed all the good threads mentioned it. I dont have factory paint. I believe Icehouse and Redeye have used it... Oh and I dislike nu finish, except it makes my car easy to hose off. Quote Link to comment
brownevan Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 If it matters, this light is on upside down. ^_^ Haha, you're right! Thanks. got the car that way.. Still looking for side emblems also... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Haha, you're right! Thanks. got the car that way.. Still looking for side emblems also... Someone on here was making some reproductions? Looked really good too. :thumbup: I'd just say screw it and get some of these. B) Quote Link to comment
brownevan Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Someone on here was making some reproductions? Looked really good too. :thumbup: I'd just say screw it and get some of these. B) yes please! i hunt ebay for those daily. and for the "sunny california" rear emblem. i'm thinking of having one made.... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 yes please! i hunt ebay for those daily. I got that pair off ebay last year. They pop up from time to time, and don't cost much. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
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