{"id":894,"date":"2010-09-04T18:54:04","date_gmt":"2010-09-05T00:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autoramblings.com\/blog\/?p=894"},"modified":"2010-09-04T18:56:34","modified_gmt":"2010-09-05T00:56:34","slug":"reviving-paint-on-a-94-chevy-s10-blazer-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoramblings.com\/blog\/?p=894","title":{"rendered":"Reviving Paint on a 94 Chevy S10 Blazer (part two)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Lloyd Frazier<\/p>\n

\"P1020160\"<\/a> I?m sure my loyal readers have been biting at the bit to get the second part of this paint revival.  And it can be like a revival in the sense that completely focusing on the task at hand can be quite spiritual if you really enjoy it.  There is just something very satisfying about taking a car from looking just okay to fantastic!  The most important thing to keep that task enjoyable is to make sure you have the right tools, chemicals, and frame of mind.  Nothing worse than going at a job with the wrong stuff.  My high school electronics teacher was quite a sage.  Before he let us loose into the shop, he made sure to emphasize ? choose the right tool for the job.???  In other words, don?t use a screwdriver for a pry bar.  Having and utilizing the tools for the job at hand makes all the difference.<\/p>\n

\"P1020164\"<\/a>I also want to emphasize prep work.  You cannot just take a buffer to a car without thinking how you might possibly damage the trim, rubber, and even bright work.  In this picture you can see where masking tape is used to protect the vehicle?s trim.  A whack on the trim with a buffer at speed can permanently mar it.  It only takes a few extra minutes and saves a ton of grief.  Masking tape made for this kind of work has a weaker adhesive bond so that when you are ready to remove it there isn?t any residual goo or stubborn little pieces left behind.  Masking tape does not stick well on rubber.  So, a good practice is to dress the rubber with a protectant to keep the polish and wax from sticking to it before you begin your work.  Draping towels or taping newspaper over glass and grille work  saves the hassle of getting in the nooks crannies to clean out polish and wax splatter.<\/p>\n

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Taking a worn, dull paint job from drab to fab elevates the vehicles looks to a new level.  The fact is, if you are selling a car or truck, you can increase its asking price by 10-15% or more just by spending some quality time on the exterior.  I will get into interior hints and tricks in future posts.<\/p>\n

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Happy detailing!<\/p>\n

Lloyd, signing out?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Lloyd Frazier I?m sure my loyal readers have been biting at the bit to get the second part of this paint revival.  And it can be like a revival in the sense that completely focusing on the task at hand can be quite spiritual if you really enjoy it.  There is just something very … <\/p>\n

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