dull paint. Help?

[terribleclio]

So the paint on my 306 is super dull and in need of some care. Just wondering whats the best stuff to use on it?

thanks

 

[Rich]

Sounds in need of a good polish.

What Colour?

Working by hand you will get best results from something like Meguiars Scratch X, Autoglym Super Resin or Klasse All in One.

 

[terribleclio]

white mate. It's in need of some tlc, previous owner didn't take care of it too much.

 

[Rich]

Try the Super Resin first and see how it goes.

 

[terribleclio]

Ok, cheers rich. I really need to spend some money on some wash mits and stuff too.

 

[Brand86]

I would just say a good old fashioned polish, but if like many old cars (especially red ones) the paint has become badly oxidised, I would say save your elbow grease and take it to a bodyshop for a mop session. MMM. Once you have got rid of the oxidisation you can then protect the paint so it doesn't happen again.

When you run your hand over the paint, is there a lot of friction? Try your bonnet or roof as these areas receive maximum UV rays which accelerate the paint deterioration. They normally go whiter than the rest of the car.

 

[terribleclio]

bonnet and bumper are new paint (car was in a crash) It's mainly the wings that are dull. As has been said probs just need a good polish

 

[Brand86]

Yeh just try a good polish then in that case. I just hate polishing oxidised cars. UH! Good luck...

 

[Rich]

If it oxidised Klasse AIO will cut through it fairly easily even by hand.

 

[terribleclio]

might get some of that klasse stuff anyway. What else you recommend mit/application wise? megs stuff?

 

[Rich]

Mits I use either the Eurow or Serious Performance Lambswools.

Application of products is mostly with the yellow foam hand pads, removal with Micropak/Sonus or Poorboys Microfibers.

 

[terribleclio]

Ok. cheers rich, will probs be purchasing some stuff next week then.