Posting Guidelines Support this site Mark VIII FAQ

THE Lincoln Mark VIII Message Board

Subject: "Attn: Pearl White Owners"     Previous Topic | Next Topic
Printer-friendly copy     Email this topic to a friend    
Conferences Body/Paint/Exterior Care Topic #1210
Reading Topic #1210
Refik
Charter Member
232 posts		 Sep-26-03, 11:43 PM (EST)
Click to EMail Refik Click to send private message to Refik Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list Click to send message via AOL IM  
"Attn: Pearl White Owners"
 
Hello to all,

I have a 93 Pearl White, and it seems that I can never keep the car clean,esp. around the bottom rocker panels. I use the Meguires 3 step wax system about 4x a year. The car looks smooth, and shiny, but it looks like there is dirt "embedded" in the paint and can't get it out. Any tips. Thanks...

Also, who has painted there chrome trim white. I want to see how that would look. Have a good one.

1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
Pearl White
Tarpon Springs, FL


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

  Subject     Author     Message Date     ID  
  RE%3A Attn%3A Pearl White Owners GRAND_LS 400 Sep-27-03 1
     RE: RE%3A Attn%3A Pearl White Owners 2marx Sep-27-03 2
  RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners BlackIceLSCteam Sep-27-03 3
     RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners jax97ivory8team Sep-28-03 4
         RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 2marx Sep-28-03 5
             RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners harv3317 Sep-28-03 6
                 RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 95XJSTOPAZteam Sep-28-03 7
                     RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 2marx Sep-28-03 8
                     RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 97 Ivory Pearl VIII Sep-29-03 9
                         RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners Refik Sep-30-03 10
                             RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 97 Ivory Pearl VIII Oct-01-03 11
                                 RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 3rdMarkVIIIteam Oct-02-03 13
  RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners pearly8 Oct-01-03 12
     RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners 4_6dohc_smokin Oct-04-03 14

Conferences | Topics | Previous Topic | Next Topic
GRAND_LS 400
Charter Member
678 posts		 Sep-27-03, 01:07 AM (EST)
Click to EMail GRAND_LS%20400 Click to send private message to GRAND_LS%20400 Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list Click to send message via AOL IM  
1. "RE%3A Attn%3A Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #0
 
I have the same issue


'97 Opal Opalescent
Tampa, FL

  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
2marx
Member since Dec-8-02
242 posts		 Sep-27-03, 09:48 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 2marx Click to send private message to 2marx Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
2. "RE: RE%3A Attn%3A Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #1
 
Yes the stains are embedded and unfortunatly a repaint is necessary to totally fix them. I to suffer from this problem.

For more info check this out..

http://www.markviii.org/LOD2/alerts.htm

93 White Opal/Aquamarine



  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
BlackIceLSCteam
Member since Jul-24-03
1611 posts		 Sep-27-03, 11:24 PM (EST)
Click to EMail BlackIceLSC Click to send private message to BlackIceLSC Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
3. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #0
 
Dont think you are the only one. I have a black car, and there are stains embedded into my paint down low too. Yes, they are visible. especially that white crap... looks like gravel chips, but I think its road lane paint.
-Black Ice
94 black/black
95 champagne/saddle


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
jax97ivory8team
Member since Aug-21-03
87 posts		 Sep-28-03, 02:21 AM (EST)
Click to EMail jax97ivory8 Click to send private message to jax97ivory8 Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
4. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #3
 
   Have you guys tried the clay Meguires sells to remove imbedded paint problems? It is to be used with their quick detailer. You spray a small area with the detailer and then take the clay (flattened-out) and rub the surface. You'll see the contaminates and crap right on the clay, and your paint will feel as smooth as glass.

Jack Elliott
Phx, AZ
cjackgo@yahoo.com


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
2marx
Member since Dec-8-02
242 posts		 Sep-28-03, 06:25 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 2marx Click to send private message to 2marx Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
5. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #4
 
Thanks for the tip but I tried that
It took off all contaminants but the stains directly behind the wheels wont come out.
The stains are deep but the paint still looks great especially for an 11 year old car.

93 White Opal/Aquamarine



  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
harv3317
Charter Member
116 posts		 Sep-28-03, 07:59 AM (EST)
Click to EMail harv3317 Click to send private message to harv3317 Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
6. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #5
 
   it's been reported that using armor all on the tires can cause this.


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
95XJSTOPAZteam
Member since Sep-19-03
114 posts		 Sep-28-03, 09:16 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 95XJSTOPAZ Click to send private message to 95XJSTOPAZ Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
7. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #6
 
   There was a post somewhere here that said not to use the tire prep stuff like wet 'n' black becuase it slings off the tires and stains the paint perminatly. I've had the best luck using alcohol pads on tough spots like road tar, even on places where a clay bar won't work. The alcohol is pretty hard on the finish so be carful and rewax the area when finished.


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
2marx
Member since Dec-8-02
242 posts		 Sep-28-03, 09:58 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 2marx Click to send private message to 2marx Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
8. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #7
 
Yeah the URL for that post is in message #2.

93 White Opal/Aquamarine



  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
97 Ivory Pearl VIII
Member since Nov-18-02
89 posts		 Sep-29-03, 12:48 PM (EST)
Click to EMail 97%20Ivory%20Pearl%20VIII Click to send private message to 97%20Ivory%20Pearl%20VIII Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
9. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #7
 
   For tar removal, I've found Simple Green wipes work great. It takes a little more work, but it doesn't attack the finish. And definately stay away from tire dressings...they stain your finish regardless of the paint color.

Ross
'97 Ivory Pearlescent Mark VIII (Mine)
'01 Zinc Yellow Mustang V6 Premium 'Vert (Hers)
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AT EVERY STOPLIGHT, 1 BEATING AT A TIME


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
Refik
Charter Member
232 posts		 Sep-30-03, 10:05 PM (EST)
Click to EMail Refik Click to send private message to Refik Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list Click to send message via AOL IM  
10. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #9
 
-
I used the clay fine cut from Car Brite with no sucess. As for tire dressing, what are my options for having a shine to the tires. As for the plastic mud flaps in the same body color, what do you think..

Is it possible to paint the bottom panels or it's not going to happen because the fade of the pearl white is not going to match. Thanks ladies and gents.

1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
Pearl White
Tarpon Springs, FL


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
97 Ivory Pearl VIII
Member since Nov-18-02
89 posts		 Oct-01-03, 11:39 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 97%20Ivory%20Pearl%20VIII Click to send private message to 97%20Ivory%20Pearl%20VIII Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
11. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #10
 
   >-
>I used the clay fine cut from Car Brite with no sucess. As
>for tire dressing, what are my options for having a shine to
>the tires. As for the plastic mud flaps in the same body
>color, what do you think..
>
>Is it possible to paint the bottom panels or it's not going
>to happen because the fade of the pearl white is not going
>to match. Thanks ladies and gents.

I'd have to vote a big NO for mud flaps...they're for trucks.
You could try that clear film that clings but is removable. I've seen it pre-cut for Mustangs, but I can't recall where.

Ross
'97 Ivory Pearlescent Mark VIII (Mine)
'01 Zinc Yellow Mustang V6 Premium 'Vert (Hers)
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AT EVERY STOPLIGHT, 1 BEATING AT A TIME


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
3rdMarkVIIIteam
Member since Apr-22-03
71 posts		 Oct-02-03, 01:10 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 3rdMarkVIII Click to send private message to 3rdMarkVIII Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
13. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #11
 
   The following Tint place has pre-cut film for front ends. They could probably do any part of a car. I had actually never heard of this kind of stuff before. Wonder how good/transparent it would look???

http://www.textint.com

Rick

1998 LSC. Bright Toreador Red/Light Prairie Tan. 35000 Miles
1998 LSC. Black/Black. 87000 Miles. Totaled
1993 MarkVIII. Garnett Red/Light Graphite. 82000 Miles. Sold


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
pearly8
Member since Jul-22-03
55 posts		 Oct-01-03, 05:50 PM (EST)
Click to EMail pearly8 Click to send private message to pearly8 Click to add this user to your buddy list  
12. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #0
 
   We used to use baking soda to remove stuff. I'd test it in a hidden place first.


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top
4_6dohc_smokin
Member since Oct-28-02
29 posts		 Oct-04-03, 07:38 AM (EST)
Click to EMail 4_6dohc_smokin Click to send private message to 4_6dohc_smokin Click to view user profileClick to add this user to your buddy list  
14. "RE: Attn: Pearl White Owners"
In response to message #12
 
   Step 1) 1500 wet sand paper until finish and dirt is gone
Step 2) Machine rubbing compound it
Step 3) Machine glazing compound it
Step 4) Machine finishing compound it
Step 5) Wax it
All products are 3M products. Cost will be about $50.00 for each compound.
The 'after' finish will be better than factory.
The same method will remove the factory orange peel that is on every new car. Make sure you test the finish by using a flourecent tube in the reflection. Factory paint jobs make the tube look wavy, after doing this to my car the tube is straight and smooth.

Jim


  Alert | IP Printer-friendly page | Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Conferences | Topics | Previous Topic | Next Topic