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Old 11-20-2012, 01:25 PM   #1
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Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

Thinking about putting CLR on my truck, any suggestions
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:49 PM   #2
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

Excuse me if I'm showing my ignorance, but are you talking about calcium/lime/rust remover? I've used it on automotive glass, but never on paint. Are you trying to get rid of hard water spots? If so, I use a very diluted solution in water and rinse well.
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:12 PM   #3
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

Not saying it can't be done, but the directions printed on the bottle say do not use on painted metal.
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:37 PM   #4
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

Check the paint and body section.There is a thread that covers the subject.
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:12 PM   #5
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

This apart of preserving or enhancing a patina look, correct?
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:22 PM   #6
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

He is wanting to use it to lift the surface rust. The original paint/primer often times lies below the surface rust.
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Old 11-20-2012, 11:37 PM   #7
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

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Here is one thread on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447159

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Old 11-20-2012, 11:55 PM   #8
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

yes, it's not an uncommon "trick" and the results can be pretty cool. It is, however, really only for a patina truck only, as alluded to above. If your truck is shiny, do not use this to "enhance" it.
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Old 11-21-2012, 12:09 AM   #9
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

used it on my gto the white paint is realy thin (was rust tinted)but still has a good shine i mixed it 1to1 with water realy cleaned it up nice and didnt hurt the shine
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Old 11-21-2012, 07:06 PM   #10
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Re: Any comments/suggestion on applying CLR to paint?

My red paint is faded and flaking off in some spots with a teal blue underneath... Was thinking about using the scotch brite pad with CLR to create a more worn look...thanks for the thread links, going to check them out
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