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Washmitt Meister
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Re-lacquering panels
Hello, but of an introduction to my problem
I recently purchased a run around which is a white Ford Galaxy, it was a bit of a bargain and has been used as a motorsport 'ambulance', so the sides we're stickered up with red and yellow square batton marking. So we've removed the stickers, knowing full well it could damage the paint underneath, and of course it has, the lacquer has been pulled off in patches with the stickers. Now I'm not really bothered about it being perfect, it's purely a workhorse we bought for carting around our mountain bikes, but we do need to re-lacquer the necessary bits for protection. My question is, can the lacquer be blended into the rest of the panel? No base coat has been damaged, so I'm hoping with a bit of patience it can be sorted. I've bought some Upol 1k lacquer, hoping to give it a go this weekend, so hints and tips appreciated! Thanks |
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Watching with interest as I'm repairing a bonnet at the moment.......
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It's a 2000 later shape, pic before the stickers were removed. ![]() Not had a chance to have a go with it yet, will try later this week. |
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Might be worth checking out a local bodyshop just for a cost idea... Hope its helps..Good luck and post some pic's when done ![]() |
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Washmitt Meister
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Thanks, I have ordered some Upol 1k lacquer to give this a go. Popped down to my bodyshop and he wants £100 a panel, and there's 6 of them to do, so that's not a goer unfortunately.
Think I'm going to start by 1200 wet sanding a whole panel, and trying edge to edge, before I give the more complicated panels a try, as they'll need blending, otherwise it's going to cost a fortune in lacquer. For the panels that are being blended, is it worth 2500 wet sanding the whole panel after? To be honest, the car has been car washed with brushes (not my doing!) and the whole thing needs a machine polish anyway. |
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