Author Topic: 1985 Haro Master paint advice (Read 5312 times)

Swivel · « **on:** October 04, 2011, 03:37 PM »

Hi all. I'm keen to try and keep survivor master original paint/decals then complete this now to factory spec as i'm 1 part off from doing that now. Bought it a while back and it has gloss paint for touch ups that has gone yellow, bugger. My aim is to remove the yellowing paint somehow, then spend time to touch up each and every chip with enamel paint and flat back and tidy up. So what would you recommend to take off this yellowing gloss paint but not affect the original paint. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Matt

rollin72 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2011, 04:53 PM »

whats the original paint? if its powder would nitromors take the gloss off without stripping the powder

ukoldschool · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:00 PM »

try T-Cut on the yellow bits

Robbo · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:08 PM »

Matt, just bite the bullet and send it Dan for a repowder and then fit some of Del's decals....

doomchild · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:18 PM »

That's F%^&ed mate. You want to send it to me, for safe keeping.

Swivel · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:19 PM »

Can't bring myself to Rob.

Anyway these original masters were wet sprayed, not powdered, so nitromors would kill it $:-\$

Swivel · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:20 PM »

Quote from: doomchild on October 04, 2011, 05:18 PM

That's F%^&ed mate. You want to send it to me, for safe keeping.

Haha you got more than enough

but if you're after a master I may sell you another 85 of mine that isn't an early serial like this if you want, talk to me

ukoldschool · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:20 PM »

there is always that option (sending it off for a non original powdercoat finish) if you want it to look like all the others ie non original and with too thick paint......
Personally id clean the yellow off and leave it rather than touching it in

Swivel · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:20 PM »

Quote from: ukoldschool on October 04, 2011, 05:00 PM

try T-Cut on the yellow bits

Tried it before, no luck...

Swivel · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:22 PM »

Quote from: ukoldschool on October 04, 2011, 05:20 PM

there is always that option (sending it off for a non original powdercoat finish) if you want it to look like all the others ie non original and with too thick paint......
Personally id clean the yellow off and leave it rather than touching it in

Dan does a great job but if I can keep something original I will try... just wish there was a way to retain the white but remove this yellow gloss paint! Must be a way...

ukoldschool · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:22 PM »

very fine wet and dry, plenty of water and CARE ? then buff up for a shine afterwards?

Swivel · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:24 PM »

Quote from: ukoldschool on October 04, 2011, 05:22 PM

very fine wet and dry, plenty of water and CARE ? then buff up for a shine afterwards?

I did think that mate, may try a non harsh compound too.

Redline · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:33 PM »

Maybe try "Rubbing Compound" it's a bit harsher than T-Cut so go gently

Deano · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:17 PM »

Have you tried a clay bar? If that doesnt work id use 3000 grit wet n dry (wet) at first and like said you can buff up the paint but you wont have a perfect shine without laquer. Maybe 3m compound would shift it but thats expensive.
As for the chips i would build them up over time letting each touch fully dry and sink. Im no pro just a fussy car cleaner

BMX1973 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:44 PM »

Would a new razor blade take it off, it may sort of pick off? Just a suggestion, may work. $:-\$

double chevron · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:44 PM »

Talk to Jay; he did some wonders with a 84 sport and loads of patience, topic somewhere on here

brettypeeps · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:47 PM »

try bleach

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:53 PM »

why bother...give it to someone who knows what there doing

Swivel · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2011, 07:11 PM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on October 04, 2011, 06:53 PM

why bother...give it to someone who knows what there doing

true.... might pop it off to dans to see what he says...

Gary72 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:48 PM »

I could get you some 3m compound to try, Have you tried picking it off with your nail or even some thinners.

Discostu · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2011, 11:04 PM »

I would go the thinners route first. And the use some farcela compound to buff it up. White is a right bugger to touch up. Good luck with that!

pickle · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2011, 10:22 AM »

looks like a right git to get off does that, if you're doing it as a survivor.......why not just leave it as it is?

Swivel · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:37 PM »

Quote from: pickle on October 05, 2011, 10:22 AM

looks like a right git to get off does that, if you're doing it as a survivor.......why not just leave it as it is?

Could do but that yellow will annoy me, I think i've found a way to remove it safely enough now

MartyC · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:54 PM »

I'm feeling a deja vous moment, didn't this question get asked in a post before?

griff · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:59 PM »

got some tippex you can borrow matt - would work on the chips AND yellow bits
just PM me your details

Author Topic: 1985 Haro Master paint advice (Read 5312 times)

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doomchild

ukoldschool

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Deano

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