Hello Nick..
I have the same problem on my 72 MGB/GT. Also, however, I have many pits,
and a few scratches that are rusting.
To fixe the pits which are not rusting, I am using some PolyKote(?) black
touch-up paint which I got from the local Thrifty Auto Store.
For the rusting spots, and for the scratches, I am sanding down to bare
metal with 400 grit Wet/Dry sandpaper, masking, and then painting with
auto primer, and then finish coats. This seems to be working well. (Although,
definately not as good as a completely _new_ paint job, but that comes
later when I've got some more $)
I've been using TurtleWax Rubbing Compound, Cheese Cloth, and lots of elbow
grease to smooth the transitions from my painted areas, and also to clean up
the oxidization. After that, I use TurtleWax Car Wax. Comes out 200% better
than what I started with.
I have seen some buffing pads and motors at the auto store, but haven't used
one. Also, I have never seen anything for a power drill.
Dave Hall
dhall@vcd.hp.com
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> Any suggestions on how to buff out a badly oxidized MGB. I've tried a
> small area rubbing by hand with a cutting compound and it comes up really
> nice and shiny.
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> I've never buffed out paintwork before, and would greatly appreciate any
> advice on what tools are worth purchasing for a power drill.
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> Nick D. Benson
> Dept. of Industrial Sciences
> Colorado State University
> Fort Collins CO
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