I'm getting a 1970 Chevelle restored. Should I get it professionally polished after being painted?

Question

The painter said a friend of his can polish it, but that sounds like something I could do myself.

Answer 1

My question would be, is he going to repaint if his friend "burns" the paint or his buffing technique goes too deep and ruins the paint job?

Answer 2

No... have it polished ..at least the first time... there's alot more to polishing out new paint, than wipe on, wipe off

it's done with a 7"right angle polisher, and if you're not careful you will burn the paint....

Answer 3

HI

I don't think I'd use his friend... if you decided to get it polished... When you get the car from the painter the finish should be smooth NO bumps.. as part of the paint job should include a cut and polish to remove any bumps or imperfections in the paint... But it depends on what your contract with the painter includes ..... Sounds kind of fishy to me... and if it is a nice smooth finish you could just put a hand wax on the car your self but don't use a machine as stated above you can burn the paint..

Good Luck

Tim

Answer 4

Wait at least 30 days before doing anything to the paint> Then be careful as it could still be green Or soft>

Answer 5

You can do it yourself, just use a "hard shell" wax that will protect your new paint. Use a rub on wax, like Turtle wax, that will protect your new paint job. Its a little work but well worth it in the end.  

Answer 6

Don't use anything with silicone in it on that paint for at least 90 days.