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Old 07-26-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Paint restoration and polish?

hello,
My cars paint has oxydized since it is very old, is there a really nice product that can be used with a power buffer to restore the paint. its a red car and the paint is turning white.
it looks great in the rain but unfortunately it doesnt rain much here.
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Yeah 3M puts out a product, it's called Perfect-It III Trizact Machine Glaze. You'll want to water sand, with 2500 or 3000 before using the product, Mike. SCT Tuner. Almost forgot, the part# is N.051131-05930. Don't forget to use a foam pad, this is a finish compound not a cutting compound, Mike.

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I always try the least aggressive option first - take off as little of the paint as needed to get the results you desire. You can step it up later on if you need to. I assume it is a single stage paint not a base coat/clear coat paint.

Mequiars SwirlX is readily available and can be used by hand if you don't have a machine polisher. You can step up to Meguiars Ultimate Compound if you need more correction. 3M products have a good reputation and they have a range of products that provide varying levels of correction. The body shop or auto shop where you purchase them can help you select the best products for your needs.

If you have a machine polisher, there are BUNCHES of polishes available online... Poor Boy's World has a range of products all reasonably priced.
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