My CLR experience... so far. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Thomashsturgill · 01-25-2014, 06:53 PM

My new truck had a hazy grey look that I thought was just oxidized paint (originally Med. Olive) but as I CLR'd it today I realized it might just be some sort of rattle can layer but I'm pretty pleased with the patina and the look I'm getting. Its been a lot of work (elbow grease).

I'm using 50/50 CLR to Water. Any other advice from other member's experience with this? I'm hoping to clear coat in the future.

Thomashsturgill · 01-25-2014, 07:01 PM

I'm having trouble gettin' my pictures to upload right. Sorry

71swb4x4 · 01-25-2014, 07:12 PM

I am no CLR expert. In my opinion the hazy part you are taking off is oxidized paint. The green pad is taking off that last little bit of original paint that was left over the original primer in those thin spots. It looks like you may be rubbing a little hard. The pressure points (corners) seem to be taking the brunt of the pad.

Thomashsturgill · 01-25-2014, 07:24 PM

I might be but I will say that a lot of the metal showed up with no effort...just sitting right under the oxidized paint.

71swb4x4 · 01-25-2014, 07:32 PM

I am no expert, and you are the one doing the work, so I am sure you are right. You just have very thin paint in those places.

tommys72 · 01-25-2014, 07:33 PM

You might be rubbing hard (im no expert) but I like it

terry b · 01-25-2014, 08:14 PM

so how will you keep it from rusting now that you removed the last of the paint?

hopped up · 01-25-2014, 08:28 PM

I say use a finer scuff pad

**Grumpy old man** · 01-25-2014, 08:32 PM

I'm getting too old if someone got anywhere near my trucks with CLR they would have a serious problem !

68basket · 01-25-2014, 08:46 PM

hate to say it also, but it looks like you are using the wrong scuff pad or rubbing way too hard, especially on the edges.

Tinkermc · 01-25-2014, 08:52 PM

you could be rubbing a bit hard since there is very little paint left and you said it was a lot of energy.

richards72chevy · 01-26-2014, 10:15 AM

Maybe just fine rubbing compound will do the trick.

**too much stuff** · 01-26-2014, 12:08 PM

You took the original paint off. Bascially it looks like you are sanding for a new paint job. The bare metal will need primer/paint over it now. And remember, primer is not much good without paint over it.

tmc1986 · 01-26-2014, 01:20 PM

I think it looks good. keep doing whatever you are doing.

Thomashsturgill · 01-26-2014, 06:05 PM

Ok so day 2.

I think you guys are right and I was scrubbing a little too hard. I was trying to get all the grey oxidized paint off but didn't know my own strength. The original paint underneath was so pretty (but thin). Today I was a little more delicate and was mindful of the corners. There are still places, mostly in the back half and not pictured, where the paint just gave up and came off with no effort.

I also tried a number of other things including rubbing compound and using a rag instead of scothbright pad. None seemed to work well/better.

I still like the way it looks and wonder is a clear coat will preserve it for at least a while.

Thomashsturgill · 01-26-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by terry b

so how will you keep it from rusting now that you removed the last of the paint?

Thats going to be a good question...maybe get original matching top coat color and do a few touchups. I'll have to cross that bridge sooner than later.

terry b · 01-26-2014, 09:35 PM

What about rattel can clear coat? Might buy a year or two maybe more if you keep up with it.

Cape Codder · 01-27-2014, 12:30 AM

I would sand and paint the truck correctly, but I am not a patina guy. Anything you put on that doesn't seal it is a waste of time and if you just clear it that will all have to come off when you do decide to fix the problem ,and it will turn into a problem unless you keep it out of bad weather.

01-25-2014, 06:53 PM	#1
Thomashsturgill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 32	My CLR experience... so far. My new truck had a hazy grey look that I thought was just oxidized paint (originally Med. Olive) but as I CLR'd it today I realized it might just be some sort of rattle can layer but I'm pretty pleased with the patina and the look I'm getting. Its been a lot of work (elbow grease). I'm using 50/50 CLR to Water. Any other advice from other member's experience with this? I'm hoping to clear coat in the future. Attached Images Last edited by Thomashsturgill; 01-25-2014 at 07:12 PM.

01-25-2014, 07:01 PM	#2
Thomashsturgill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 32	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I'm having trouble gettin' my pictures to upload right. Sorry Attached Images

01-25-2014, 07:12 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I am no CLR expert. In my opinion the hazy part you are taking off is oxidized paint. The green pad is taking off that last little bit of original paint that was left over the original primer in those thin spots. It looks like you may be rubbing a little hard. The pressure points (corners) seem to be taking the brunt of the pad. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-25-2014, 07:24 PM	#4
Thomashsturgill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 32	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I might be but I will say that a lot of the metal showed up with no effort...just sitting right under the oxidized paint.

01-25-2014, 07:32 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I am no expert, and you are the one doing the work, so I am sure you are right. You just have very thin paint in those places. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-25-2014, 07:33 PM	#6
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: My CLR experience... so far. You might be rubbing hard (im no expert) but I like it __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-25-2014, 08:14 PM	#7
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: My CLR experience... so far. so how will you keep it from rusting now that you removed the last of the paint?

01-25-2014, 08:28 PM	#8
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I say use a finer scuff pad

01-25-2014, 08:32 PM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I'm getting too old if someone got anywhere near my trucks with CLR they would have a serious problem !

01-25-2014, 08:46 PM	#10
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: My CLR experience... so far. hate to say it also, but it looks like you are using the wrong scuff pad or rubbing way too hard, especially on the edges.

01-25-2014, 08:52 PM	#11
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: My CLR experience... so far. you could be rubbing a bit hard since there is very little paint left and you said it was a lot of energy.

01-26-2014, 10:15 AM	#12
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: My CLR experience... so far. Maybe just fine rubbing compound will do the trick.

01-26-2014, 12:08 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: My CLR experience... so far. You took the original paint off. Bascially it looks like you are sanding for a new paint job. The bare metal will need primer/paint over it now. And remember, primer is not much good without paint over it. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-26-2014, 01:20 PM	#14
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I think it looks good. keep doing whatever you are doing. __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.

01-26-2014, 06:05 PM	#15
Thomashsturgill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 32	Re: My CLR experience... so far. Ok so day 2. I think you guys are right and I was scrubbing a little too hard. I was trying to get all the grey oxidized paint off but didn't know my own strength. The original paint underneath was so pretty (but thin). Today I was a little more delicate and was mindful of the corners. There are still places, mostly in the back half and not pictured, where the paint just gave up and came off with no effort. I also tried a number of other things including rubbing compound and using a rag instead of scothbright pad. None seemed to work well/better. I still like the way it looks and wonder is a clear coat will preserve it for at least a while. Attached Images



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01-26-2014, 09:35 PM	#17
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: My CLR experience... so far. What about rattel can clear coat? Might buy a year or two maybe more if you keep up with it.

01-27-2014, 12:30 AM	#18
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: My CLR experience... so far. I would sand and paint the truck correctly, but I am not a patina guy. Anything you put on that doesn't seal it is a waste of time and if you just clear it that will all have to come off when you do decide to fix the problem ,and it will turn into a problem unless you keep it out of bad weather.

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