dotbowels Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Had a small yellow spot on trunk of car below the paint surface. Bought a bottle of touch up paint from Cadillac. Shook it real well and place thin dab on spot. It almost makes it look worse/more visible (like a big pimple or blob) that it was. I got a dark microfiber towel but it was already dry by the time I got back outside. What are my options besides living with it? I don't want to damage the paint messing with it. I'm all left hands as it is & woulod appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I just priced having my hood repainted because the aftermarket grill damaged it, the estimate was $500. I would imagine that your trunk is in the same ballpark Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted tcb Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 There are products out there that will remove excess touch up paint (laquer finishes) without damaging your factory paint. One company is Langka products ... Google it ... I've used their Wetsand 2000 with great success. I've also patiently worked away at the touchup blobs with diluted paint thinner. Basically, the blob is has a higher surface than the paint. If you're patient, you can save the $500 repaint and gain respectable results. On my white pearl STS, I used paint thinner and polishing compounds on the touchup blobs, and the final blending yielded professional results. 1989 FWD Fleetwood, Silver 1995 STS Crimson Pearl on Black leather 1997 STS Diamond White 1999 STS Crimson Pearl 2001 STS Silver 2003 STS, Crimson Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Fenwick Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Aloha, If that blob is the right color, 2000 grit sandpaper will make it flush with the rest of the paint. Cut a small amount to fit on the head of a pencil. Glue it on the pencil. The next day, sand with that slowly until the blob is flat. I like to let the blob cure for about a week 'cause it could shrink some. After you have it flat, use polishing compound (not rubbing) over the trunk to blend everything. Good luck Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotbowels Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 There are products out there that will remove excess touch up paint (laquer finishes) without damaging your factory paint. One company is Langka products ... Google it ... I've used their Wetsand 2000 with great success. I've also patiently worked away at the touchup blobs with diluted paint thinner. Basically, the blob is has a higher surface than the paint. If you're patient, you can save the $500 repaint and gain respectable results. On my white pearl STS, I used paint thinner and polishing compounds on the touchup blobs, and the final blending yielded professional results. Thanks will look into it Aloha, If that blob is the right color, 2000 grit sandpaper will make it flush with the rest of the paint. Cut a small amount to fit on the head of a pencil. Glue it on the pencil. The next day, sand with that slowly until the blob is flat. I like to let the blob cure for about a week 'cause it could shrink some. After you have it flat, use polishing compound (not rubbing) over the trunk to blend everything. Good luck Ed Thanks appreciate everyones good suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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