|
|
| Re: Resurrecting original paint [message #119977 is a reply to message #119968] |
Sat, 26 March 2011 00:26   |
 |
mike miller
Messages: 3576
Registered: February 2004
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
| Dennis S wrote on Fri, 25 March 2011 20:53 |
Our 73 may have had some panels repainted but for the most part the paint appears to be original. For the past week I have spent time each day working to resurrect the finish ...
...
Dennis -- who has sore fingers and hand joints but a feeling of accomplishment....
|
Looking good Dennis!
I did "a little" on my #03 coach the other day. Just to put it in perspective, when I bought it I thought it was tan. (Like my other two.) I worked on it for 3 days, drove it for 2 days through the rain... then watching gas spill on the paint I noticed the paint was YELLOW!!
It has (has) a thick light brownish white powdery film covering the paint. I rubbed a little WD-40 onto the paint and it doesn't look to bad... except the spot or two that has white paint that I never noticed before!
I have years before this coach is going to be used, but it might not need paint as bad as I thought it did. (I just applied for the title.... finally.)
Might not help, but the color on my '78 Birch's (#02) stripes seems to be on top for the film while the '77's (#03) seem to have two different types of stripes... color in the film and color on top... I think the GM applied stripes have color in the film. But this is a '77 transmode.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
|
|
|
|
| Re: Resurrecting original paint [message #119990 is a reply to message #119968] |
Sat, 26 March 2011 09:22 |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260
Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
Karma: 1
|
Senior Member |
|
|
""Our 73 may have had some panels repainted but for the most part the paint appears to be original. For the past week I have spent time each day working to resurrect the finish -- I am not yet finished but thought if I posted some photos it would encourage me to stay with this until it is complete.
""
I've been following your progress on the photo site--very encouraging !
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
|
|
|
|
| Re: Resurrecting original paint [message #120015 is a reply to message #119977] |
Sat, 26 March 2011 11:36 |
Dennis S
Messages: 3046
Registered: November 2005
Karma: 2
|
Senior Member |
|
|
| mike miller wrote on Sat, 26 March 2011 00:26 |
| Dennis S wrote on Fri, 25 March 2011 20:53 |
Our 73 may have had some panels repainted but for the most part the paint appears to be original. For the past week I have spent time each day working to resurrect the finish ...
...
Dennis -- who has sore fingers and hand joints but a feeling of accomplishment....
|
Looking good Dennis!
I did "a little" on my #03 coach the other day. Just to put it in perspective, when I bought it I thought it was tan. (Like my other two.) I worked on it for 3 days, drove it for 2 days through the rain... then watching gas spill on the paint I noticed the paint was YELLOW!!
It has (has) a thick light brownish white powdery film covering the paint. I rubbed a little WD-40 onto the paint and it doesn't look to bad... except the spot or two that has white paint that I never noticed before!
I have years before this coach is going to be used, but it might not need paint as bad as I thought it did. (I just applied for the title.... finally.)
Might not help, but the color on my '78 Birch's (#02) stripes seems to be on top for the film while the '77's (#03) seem to have two different types of stripes... color in the film and color on top... I think the GM applied stripes have color in the film. But this is a '77 transmode.
|
Mike,
Thanks,
In addition to the dirty haze, my coach also had some white streaks -- almost like white paint -- http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38074&title=0165&cat=4620
Took a bit of work but they did minimize --
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38075&title=0173&cat=4620
I try to use the least aggressive treatment first -- Meguiars paint cleaner works for some, 3M medium compound was required on quite a bit...
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
|
|
|
|
| Re: Resurrecting original paint [message #120017 is a reply to message #119990] |
Sat, 26 March 2011 11:40 |
Dennis S
Messages: 3046
Registered: November 2005
Karma: 2
|
Senior Member |
|
|
| Bob de Kruyff wrote on Sat, 26 March 2011 09:22 |
""Our 73 may have had some panels repainted but for the most part the paint appears to be original. For the past week I have spent time each day working to resurrect the finish -- I am not yet finished but thought if I posted some photos it would encourage me to stay with this until it is complete.
""
I've been following your progress on the photo site--very encouraging !
|
Bob,
Thank you.
After years of attending car shows I have become a big fan of preserved cars. Bringing back the old paint has been one of the more rewarding projects on the coach.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
|
|
|
|
| Re: Resurrecting original paint [message #120020 is a reply to message #119968] |
Sat, 26 March 2011 11:53 |
Carl S.
Messages: 4186
Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
Karma: 13
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Nice job Dennis. The PO of my coach had it painted in Mexico and they did not remove the rub rails. I have the same type of corrosion at the tops and bottoms of them and around the windows. It looks pretty good from a short distance and shines up well. Not too bad considering what he paid for the paint job, but a prime example of getting what you pay for.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
|
|
|
|
| Re: Resurrecting original paint [message #120031 is a reply to message #120020] |
Sat, 26 March 2011 15:45 |
Dennis S
Messages: 3046
Registered: November 2005
Karma: 2
|
Senior Member |
|
|
[quote title=Carl S. wrote
Nice job Dennis. The PO of my coach had it painted in Mexico and they did not remove the rub rails. I have the same type of corrosion at the tops and bottoms of them and around the windows. It looks pretty good from a short distance and shines up well. Not too bad considering what he paid for the paint job, but a prime example of getting what you pay for.[/quote]
Carl,
Meguiars paint cleaner #1 worked to remove the corrosion on my coach. I applied with a toothbrush -- steady brushing and not too firm. The brush also works on the hinges and other difficult to reach areas. The worst required the Meguiars and then 3M medium compound.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
|
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
