Restoring faded red paintwork
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Hi All,
Quick search doesn't seem to reveal if this question has been asked before...so here goes.
About do buy a cheap run around for the wife whilst the Police try and find hers
Looking at a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red. Bodywork is acceptable and bar the odd minor scratch the paint itself seems passable. However, it is more of a dark pink than deep red so I assume the paint has oxidised?
Bearing in mind it's a cheap stand in vehicle what is a cheap way to improve the paint. T-Cut and wax or some AG Paint renovator??
Quick search doesn't seem to reveal if this question has been asked before...so here goes.
About do buy a cheap run around for the wife whilst the Police try and find hers
Looking at a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red. Bodywork is acceptable and bar the odd minor scratch the paint itself seems passable. However, it is more of a dark pink than deep red so I assume the paint has oxidised?
Bearing in mind it's a cheap stand in vehicle what is a cheap way to improve the paint. T-Cut and wax or some AG Paint renovator??
A really good clean (don not use a sponge use a wash mitt), followed by some clay to remove any surface debris. Wash again, then I would suggest some Autoglym Super Resin Polish, followed by Poorboys EX-P sealant and topped off with some Collinite #915 wax or Dodo Juice purple haze wax. No point in spending silly money and all of the above should cost no more than £40 all in.
dern said:
We had an old red civic that went pink. We gave it to a body shop who cut it back for us. It looked great for a month and then it went pink again.
They will have used an old t-cut family product, the ammonia dries up the finish, hence the pinkness returning.VXRMARC's pics above use Sonus and Menzerna products, they contain diminishing abrasives and lubricating oils. This ensures the finish is of a very good lasting standard. also, good uv protection should be used, a high Carnauba wax or a good sealant to protect the finish. Following these methods ensures a permanent result.
My old Corsa (97-p plate) had done as Vauxhalls of that era tend to - faded to pink. I used the red T-Cut colour magic, followed by a polish, then a topcoat of wax - regular washing and not-so-regular waxing kept it looking brand-new. The waxes I used were only about a fiver a bottle - Eagle One IIRC.
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