Best method of making faded/oxidized paint look new again

[Buick355]

I'd like to make my 99 Z28's faded/oxidized paint look good again. I've got an electric buffer that I've never used. Any suggestions on product and method? I'm not very detail savvy, I'm doing good just to wash my cars inside and out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[SNEAKY]

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[Buick355]

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I ain't made of money!!

[SNEAKY]

I ain't made of money!!

but it would be an investment.

[Buick355]

but it would be an investment.

Yeah but I need to keep the costs down on this car. If you know anyone that's looking for a good and cheap F body let me know.

[scootro]

I ain't made of money!! :rolleyes:

[Buick355]

:rolleyes:

What are you rolling your eyes at?

[89gt-stanger]

I'd like to make my 99 Z28's faded/oxidized paint look good again. I've got an electric buffer that I've never used. Any suggestions on product and method? I'm not very detail savvy, I'm doing good just to wash my cars inside and out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!


What type of buffer? Is it a knock off from Wal-Mart, or is it a rotary/DA?

[Nick Chapman]

If it's the cheap walmart syle buffer, it won't fix your paint. It just doesn't have enough juice :( You'll need to bump up to a Porter Cable DA which will run you about $150.

Nick

[Buick355]

It's a Simoniz buffer kit so probably a cheap one. I got it for Christmas a few years ago and have never used it

[89gt-stanger]

It's a Simoniz buffer kit so probably a cheap one. I got it for Christmas a few years ago and have never used it

Doing a proper buffing, polishing on a clear coat is not something you can just whip out.

It's kind of like running the 1/8 mile. Anyone can drive in a straight line, but you need skill to make a good run. The same principal applies with paint work.

If you want to start on this skill, a rotary would be the best investment you can get, especially when dealing with oxidation.

And if you do start with this, get advice from Nick. He is a great guy to work with. Get an old hood or body panel to use as a test panel. The first time you use a rotary, you screw it up. Ask Nick how my 89 looked when I started on it.... :eek: :eek: :o

Good Luck!

[5.0_CJ]

Yeah but I need to keep the costs down on this car. If you know anyone that's looking for a good and cheap F body let me know.

They are good for buffing, but for polishing you need something that can cut into the paint with a little more ferocity, like Nick said the Porter Cable 7424 is the best DA for the money in my opinion. But honestly, after you buy a DA, expensive cutting compounds, expensive polishing compounds, a sleeve of sandpaper, you're going to be well over the price it would be to have Nick take care of it for you, and I guarantee you it will turn out better.

[BadCompany V.P WS6]

I'd like to make my 99 Z28's faded/oxidized paint look good again. I've got an electric buffer that I've never used. Any suggestions on product and method? I'm not very detail savvy, I'm doing good just to wash my cars inside and out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!


If I were doing the job, my procedure would be 3m PI II LCC yellow pad >> Mernzerna SIP LCC Orange pad>> TC SC LCC white pad >> TC Sealant LCC blue pad.

This process netted me near perfect results on a black dodge ram i spent all day on.

[Buick355]

They are good for buffing, but for polishing you need something that can cut into the paint with a little more ferocity, like Nick said the Porter Cable 7424 is the best DA for the money in my opinion. But honestly, after you buy a DA, expensive cutting compounds, expensive polishing compounds, a sleeve of sandpaper, you're going to be well over the price it would be to have Nick take care of it for you, and I guarantee you it will turn out better.

Yeah I think I'm gonna go the Nick route. Detailing>me.

[95snake]

i have always used kit car wax its cheap and good. I just used it on my black 95 cobra that was badly faded. I bought a used d/a black and decker that I use and it works great pics of the car. I have used just about everything over the years. I maybe able to give you some pointers. But Id have to see it.