Paint correction on a survivor?

[Steve Brown 64]

I was wondering if I could get some input on paint correction on a survivor. 1963 Valiant, Arizona car with heavy oxidation. Some patina (surface rust with character ;) ). Would you bring it back the best you can or leave it alone? thanks for the opinions.

 

[toolmanmike]

Pics are a must for a good answer. It sounds like it has patina. I would leave it but I am a fan of that look. The paint on mine is dead and I wish mine had worn paint and patina. Mine has lacquer over the original Poly enamel. It is dry and chalky.

 

[RustyRatRod]

This is like askin "hey guys, is my girlfriend hot or ugly?" with no pictures.

 

[Steve Brown 64]

I guess that's true, I will try and upload some shortly

 

[RustyRatRod]

I guess that's true, I will try and upload some shortly

We will be glad to assist!

 

[Steve Brown 64]

Here are some pics, hope they come across ok, I also have a Studebaker pick up that has been in the family since new (old farm truck). Also considering if it is a good idea or not to touch its heavily oxidized paint. Thanks Gang.

 

[4spdragtop]

You can bring that original paint back for sure!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yeah, I agree with Steve. That paint will work back out pretty good.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Love the truck!

 

[autoxcuda]

Paint correction…. Buffing out the old paint with various grit/smoothness rubbing compounds. Including clay bar.

Sometimes wet sanding with extremely fine sandpaper grit.

 

[MidnightSwinger]

Where is the patina? That just looks like it could use a good wash and about a full day buffing and polishing!

 

[1MeanA]

You never know until you try but the shine might not last that long. I had a '64 Polara like that. I would would try an inconspicuous area to make sure its what you want.

 

[autoxcuda]

You never know until you try but the shine might not last that long. I had a '64 Polara like that. I would would try an inconspicuous area to make sure its what you want.

Yes, small test areas.

I would start with and old clay bar just to knock it down a little.
But could just start with bottles of Heavy, Medium, and very Fine rubbing compound.
Start with Medium.
Then try heavy to see what that does. Then go back to medium.
If the medium was better 2nd time. Then you need to start with Heavy.

I think you could substitute a clean/newer clay bar for medium or fine ... or clay bar in between Medium and very fine.