Original Paint Question

[dougie]

I have an original paint '86 GN. Did the factory use basecoat and clear or is it single stage? It's in really great shape with only a few very minor surface scratches. I tired using a gentle polish to remove them and it does nothing, as if the paint is rock hard. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[bosted86]

No Base Clear, It Is Laquer Paint.

 

[turbofish38]

Yep. Good old fashioned lacquer. You can confirm by checking the cowl tag on the firewall/cowl area. Here's an example from an 84 GN. Notice the word lacquer embossed into it. If it was base coat/clear coat you would see BC/CC embossed on it and it would also have it on the SPID label.

 

[cruzn57]

sorry to steal the thread

Eric, when should I expect the parts?

thanks!

 

["Turbo-T"]

Question....so is laquer not a base coat/clear coat?

I'm confused...

 

[bosted86]

Question....so is laquer not a base coat/clear coat?

I'm confused...

no laquer is a single stage. and it shines nice when new.

 

["Turbo-T"]

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[GNRick]

My car also has original paint. Can anything be done to improve it? I used claybar/wax and it looks good but I was wondering if a professional could wet sand and buff it?

 

[steve hughes]

Laquer can be wet sanded and buffed just like base / clear.

 

[TurboMonte 2]

Laquer can be wet sanded and buffed just like base / clear.

Eyupper!