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Paint and Wax?

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Hi Everyone,

My Tr-7 Spider has clearly been repainted once, at least in sections, in the glossly black of the original Spider. The reflective tape, howver, might be original as it's more faded than the paint.

It's time for me to put on some rock chip touch up and a tiny bit of rust removal. What's the right paint to use for the Spider?

Also, I have a couple of places on the car where the paint needs cutting as it's too thick. I've always used Dupont #7 pre-wax and rubbing compound. Does anyone have a better recommendation for a hand waxing?

Thanks,

Jeff Aronson
Vinalhaven, Maine
USA
 

ObiRichKanobi

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Rubbing compound is too abrasive...I used Meguiars scratch remover (in the tube), and their cleaner/wax.

For small chip fixes, the universal black at WalMart in the tube isn't a bad match. It even comes with a "pen tip" so you don't slop it all over where you don't intend to. However, for larger repairs, their spray doesn't match too well. I found a paint code sticker on my car of TPA...you may be able to use that to go to a paint shop and get some mixed.

I also found a source for the stripes and decals. PM or email me if you're interested.
 
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