Jack
I would try using Zymol pre-wax treatment and follow it with the Zymol wax,
per the instructions. If the paint is oxidized real badly you may try using
a clay bar. It should remove a small layer of paint and get you down to the
good paint. The good thing about the Zymol is that supposedly it will only
remove just the bad paint. I don't know how but it works. There was an
article in British Cars a few years ago that test Zymol, Auto Gleam and
Turtle Wax. I believe that Zymol won, but the Auto Gleam was a good product
also. I would stay away from polishing compounds, if have never had any
luck with them. I have never used the clay bar either but it is supposed to
be gentler than rubbing and polishing compounds.
Good Luck
Wes
-----Original Message-----
From: Radley, Jack [mailto:JackR@SHRIVERCO.COM]
Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 2:08 PM
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Subject: Old Paint
My 76 TR6 still has its original factory Pimento paint job. The paint looks
pretty good, but there are a few things that are a little strange about it.
When I wash the car there are water spots that seem to appear if I don't dry
it fast enough. They fade out by themselves after a short time. Its as
though the paint is soft and is absorbing the moisture. Any ideas on how
best to spruce up original paint and to seal it from moisture, etc.? I have
used carnuba (yellow wax) so far
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Jack Radley
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