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44SAA · 02-06-2019, 07:04 PM

Hey fellas-
So after a couple years of tinkerin’ and fixin’, my 80 C20 finally seems reliable. I am now ready to begin the cosmetic process. This truck is 100% OEM and I want to keep it that way- specifically no respray.

Question: is it possible for a very reputable detailer to dramatically enhance the dull/rough paint? If so, what should I specifically request of them and what’s a reasonable cost?

mikelom · 03-05-2019, 03:57 AM

Not sure about the cost, but I'm pretty sure that the paint can be enhanced by a pro detailer.

GSP7 · 07-21-2019, 10:53 AM

Wash and wax works pretty good

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44SAA · 07-21-2019, 06:01 PM

Clay, buff and wax. I’m pretty pleased

**TKCR** · 07-22-2019, 12:20 PM

I just happened to see this. I detail on the side. And I would have suggested Clay Bar, Polish and then Wax. But what you did, turned out good. ClayBar and Polish really cleans up the paint and brings out the shine. Polishing also can correct some paint issues, such as surface scratches and swirl marks. And then wax protects everything that was done.
Your truck looks better, good job

02-06-2019, 07:04 PM	#1
44SAA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 111	1980 Paint- Advise Needed Hey fellas- So after a couple years of tinkerin’ and fixin’, my 80 C20 finally seems reliable. I am now ready to begin the cosmetic process. This truck is 100% OEM and I want to keep it that way- specifically no respray. Question: is it possible for a very reputable detailer to dramatically enhance the dull/rough paint? If so, what should I specifically request of them and what’s a reasonable cost? Attached Images

03-05-2019, 03:57 AM	#2
mikelom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 104	Re: 1980 Paint- Advise Needed Not sure about the cost, but I'm pretty sure that the paint can be enhanced by a pro detailer.

07-21-2019, 10:53 AM	#3
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 652	Re: 1980 Paint- Advise Needed Wash and wax works pretty good . __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

07-21-2019, 06:01 PM	#4
44SAA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 111	Re: 1980 Paint- Advise Needed Clay, buff and wax. I’m pretty pleased Attached Images

07-22-2019, 12:20 PM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: 1980 Paint- Advise Needed I just happened to see this. I detail on the side. And I would have suggested Clay Bar, Polish and then Wax. But what you did, turned out good. ClayBar and Polish really cleans up the paint and brings out the shine. Polishing also can correct some paint issues, such as surface scratches and swirl marks. And then wax protects everything that was done. Your truck looks better, good job __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

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