Diranged

So I've got that 88 RX7 Vert w/ 29k miles on it ... I'd like to get the paint worked on, but I want to get an idea of prices and things that can be done. Basically the paint color is gorgeous -- vibrant red, super nice. There are very few paint chips, and only a few dents on the passenger door (obviously from the same car opening its door into the 7 on a regular basis).

The paint does, though, have a rew problems. There are noticeable swirl marks on the whole car (probably from alot of basic-wax jobs). The bigger issue is that it looks like the first owner tried to sand out some scratches with the wrong sand paper (and probably not wet). The area is very small (just behind the gas cap), but its annoying anyways.

What can I do to get the paitn restored, without repainting the car. I was thinking about getting the whole car polished -- but i wanted to know if thats likely to fix the swirl marks on the hwole car, and the sanding marks.

If that wont fix the sanding marks -- how much should it cfost to bring the car to a body shop and have it wet-sanded/polished/buffed?


I'm just trying to find a way to restore the paint, rather than repainting a car that has survived 18 years so well already..

Tournapart

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wet sanding and try using some rubbing compund (i know, its a bitch) and then a really nice waxing and polishing job afterwards



some closeup pictures would really help on the severity factor

Icemark

I would probably try some 3M Swirl Mark Remover for Dark Cars (don't get the stuff for light cars for a red car). It is a rather heavy (around 1200 grit) polish and is great for removing swirl marks and minor scratches.

However it does require a buffer to apply properlly, and if you have never used a power buffer, you may not want to try.

And my 'vert is also Sunrise Red. When I first brought the car home it looked orange from the oxidation and poor paint. Yet at the last couple of meets, it now shines better than many much newer cars. The Red is thick, on the verts... don't be afraid of polishing it up a couple times to get the shine back.

RN's X-7

I would agree on a 3M product, a lite buffing compound plus a good orbital polisher that is a key. An obital will apply the proper amount of pressure needed and alot safer than a novice with a high speed buffer. I have also had good results from a clay bar (very time consuming but works). When all else fails take it to a very repitable auto detailer and pay them to do it. If they burn your paint they are insured. A bit pricey though, but alot cheaper than a new paint job. Good luck if you have any more questions feel free to PM me. Eric

starquality

Go to the mequires web site and ask thier techs what you should do . I've seen some of the paint jobs they have saved over the years It's worth a try. By the way I have a 90 vert that had dead paint too and now it just looks so mmuch better and i have the same color as you have.
www.meguiars.com/

SayNoToPistons

^ meguiars forum site is pretty good. also read www.autopia.org (click Learn and if you have any questions enter the forum. its a forum dedicated to detailing)

classicauto

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Read this.......

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...27s+paint+info