Auto body repair & detailing/lacquer damage

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Expert: William Forster - 12/12/2007


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Hi William first time on this forum I live in Scotland and have recently purchased a 1991 toyota mr2 it is red in colour and the paintwork is badly oxidised I think most areas will respond to some high speed polishing there are a couple of areas where either the lacquer or the top layer of paint has peeled do you think it is more likely to be lacquer  .Do you think a repair could be done to the panel/panels or would a full respray be the way to go.I have no expierience in body finishing any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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It's probably not Laquer, it's more likely to be enamel if it still has the factory paint on it. I would say the only repair here is a complete re-spray, the car will just oxidize again in a short period of time. The paint is going through a chemical change, and it's irreversible. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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