How to stop red paint fading?

How to stop red paint fading?

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PoleDriver

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Tuesday 8th May 2012
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I've inherited an older Astra finished in flame red. It is badly faded/oxidised and had a matt pinkish finish. I've had very good results using a dual action polisher and fairly coarse polish, luckily for me the paint is pretty thick although Vauxhall didn't use a clearcoat for this colour. The car is coming up in a uniform colour with a glossier finish. I'm going to finish off with a much finer polish to remove the remaining marks left by the initial polishing.

My question is, what recommendations do people have to prevent future ultra-violet attacks on the paint?
What sealants/waxes can filter out the UV which, I believe is causing the problem?

PoleDriver

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28,654 posts

195 months

Wednesday 9th May 2012
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Bezerk said:
Go for Zaino Z-3.
All the UV protection you need, will look great, and it's cheap!
Cheers!

Should I use any other wax/polish/sealer before or after this one?