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A new shine - paint restoration for classic cars

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Created on July 20, 2020

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Marcel Schoch

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Marcel Schoch

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Marcel Schoch

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So that it shines like new again ...

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The forecourt of the paint shop

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Before painting, this Mercedes 170V, built in 1950, must be completely stripped of paint

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The sheet metal of the front mudguards is already prepared for priming

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Holes, such as here on the entrance of the Mercedes 170V, are drilled approx. 1 mm larger so that the screws fit after painting without damaging the paintwork

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Reworking the sheet metal of the trunk surround (Mercedes 170V)

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Professionals use an orbital sander like this to sand paint off sheet metal

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Manual work! Removing the old paint is the most laborious part of paint preparation

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The final details are completed with a small pneumatic sander

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These wooden molds are used to shape metal sheets into the right form

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Helge Jensen makes the sheet metal molds himself

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Dismantled parts can be stripped of paint in the sandblasting cabin

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The grain size of the corundum blasting material must be carefully selected during paint stripping, otherwise there is a risk of warping or a surface that is too rough

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The rear fenders of the Mercedes 170V are already ready for priming

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Minor sheet metal defects are only filled after the corrosion protection coating and primer have been applied

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The tank cap was filled with special liquid metal. It prevents the wafer-thin layer of filler from bursting

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A special painting stand holds the mudguard securely in place

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Not an alien! The painting suit protects the painter from toxic fumes and paint mist

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A good painter mixes his own paints and primers

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Even large vehicles can be painted without any problems in such a paint box

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Before painting, the extraction system sucks every speck of dust out of the air

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Special daylight lighting enables flawless and lightfast painting

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Toxic atmosphere! Despite extraction, the spray mist is clearly visible in the air

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After painting, the primer must be allowed to dry for at least half an hour at +60oC

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The primer is dry! Minor unevenness can then be filled

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Witches' kitchen! Filler professional stock

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The filler is applied thinly by hand

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After the filler has dried, it is sanded by hand or machine

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The color expert from Spies Hecker critically examines the polished surface of the 1962 Porsche 356 B Coupé

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There is still time! The smallest imperfections are repaired before painting

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After the final touches, the Porsche is ready for painting

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This Porsche Jagdwagen, Type 597, built in 1965, was also restored by Jensen Classics

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Accurate color determination is no problem with the Color Dialog spectro colorimeter from Spies Hecker

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The result can be read off the display after the measurement

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The CR plus software is used to determine the correct color mixture

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Different colored primers can be used as a base for the top coat, depending on the paint application

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Summary

Every car enthusiast knows that the paintwork is one of the most important components of a classic car restoration. A poor paintwork can massively reduce the purchase price and worsen the overall impression of the car enormously. This report provides an insight into the work of a painter and what needs to be considered when painting classic cars.

This article contains the following chapters

Striking the right tone
Searching for traces
Conscientious preparation
Electronic color search
Good color feeling
Lots of craftsmanship
Coating work
Special case metallic paint

Estimated reading time: 8min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Anyone who restores their classic or vintage car knows that the paintwork of the vehicle determines the success of the restoration. Even if all the preparatory work on the bodywork has been carried out professionally, poor or improper paintwork can have a lasting negative impact on the overall impression and value of the vehicle. Many hobby restorers take their vehicle to a professional painter to get a perfect paint job for their vehicle. But not all painters are the same, because when painting a classic or vintage car, there are many things that need to be considered by the professional and coordinated with the customer to ensure that the paintwork ultimately matches the vehicle.

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