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Worth painting the trouble spots on my 11 year old truck?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Kurt7700, Oct 29, 2020.

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Paint trouble spots or just let it go?

  1. Spot treat paint job for $2,200

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  2. Drive 11 year old truck with sap spots and scuffs

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  1. Nov 14, 2020 at 4:28 AM
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    ZiaTundra

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    Paint it. Sounds like you take pride in your ownership. You'll be happier with a clean truck.
     
    ZiaTundra, Nov 14, 2020
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  2. Nov 14, 2020 at 4:37 AM
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    Tyman

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    Looks nice and worth the price! Thanks for the update.
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2020 at 5:14 AM
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    Congratulations.

    I'm in a somewhat similar situation as you were in and I'm going to take a whack at paining a few spots using touch up paint from this website: Touch Up Paint and accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

    It's good to know if/when I screw it up I can get my truck professionally painted at a reasonable price.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2020 at 12:07 AM
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    OnespeedTRD

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    Probably a little late to mention it, but a good paint correction and a ceramic coating can do wonders for something like this.
    They basically cut down through the clear coat and get all the imperfections out and then buff the crap out of it and then put a coat of ceramic on it. I had a black 2003 SL55 that had a lot of really bad spots on the paint, swirls and scratches, including sap and paint overspray, and just 16 years of neglect. Three stages of cutting, a thorough buffing and two ceramic coats and it looked better than it did when new.

    Call around to detail shops and ask about paint correction, but like was mentioned earlier, check their previous work and what they have in the shop. The higher quality of cars they work on usually equates to higher quality results.
     
    OnespeedTRD, Nov 15, 2020
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  5. Nov 15, 2020 at 4:53 AM
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    took my ride to Lucid wraps here in Golden Colorado , they printed a Carbon fiber print with paint matching threads with gloss finish. Using Dewey Avery 3D paper . for about $300 dollars. and don't get from Amazon. if you rip it you have to buy more . if they rip it ,they just print more with no charge..
     
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  6. Nov 15, 2020 at 5:08 AM
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    Nice!!
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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  8. Nov 15, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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    On a hunch, just bring it to a PROFESSIONAL detailer and ask him if he can correct the paint. Won't hurt to ask. They have cutting compounds that work wonders.

    Assuming it can't be corrected, I would paint it. I speak from experience, I purchased a used Corolla XRS and the hood was a horror do to rock chips. I bothered me every time I looked at it. I paid to paint it. Money well spend. No more aggravation! :)

    BTW: My XRS is a 2005 and has over 250,000.
     
    T-Guy69, Nov 15, 2020
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  9. Nov 15, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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    From the pics....I'm guessing the clear was etched. Painting was your best option, and I'm glad you're happy with it. Follow the shop's directions on when you can either put a wax or sealant on....different paint manufacturers have different guidelines.
     
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  10. Nov 27, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Thanks for the update
     
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