Faded red - tried polish & buffing - what next?

[PiloteHuitNeuf]

Hello Gents (& Ladies),

Bought this Integra this week, and it has slight fading (on the two doors, boot/spolier, and roof). The fading has a slight dull look and has a pinkish appearance. The pics don't show it very well, but it is really noticeable in person.

I have tried Autoglym Super Resin polish first, then G3 compound using a machine polisher, and then some Tutlewax Safe-Cut. All this has done is make it very shiny and not shifted the pink!

So what am I doing wrong? The Buffer is pretty basic and its foam head is getting on. Would this make any significant difference? What about the products? Is it worth trying something more aggresive such as T-Cut?

I am a complete novice BTW.

Over to you...

[PiloteHuitNeuf]

Ok done a little bit of research.

Would this Meguiars Cutting pad be the way to go (using Meguairs Ultra Cut Compound)?
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/...

Followed by a Finishing pad?

Any advice would be great

[7even]

If youve tried G3 I woulnt think thats gonna help.
Quick Q, when you buffed did it did leave a red residue on the pad?

[MrC986]

It may take more than one go to cut through the oxidised paint & a more powerful electric polisher will make your life easier. Also, you need to get the fine balance between getting the polish/panel warm & not burning through the lacquer. Your suggestion is definitely worth a go. You can though get a professional cutting compound in varying degrees of strength which can be used by hand. Have a look at www.cleanyourcar.co.uk. Good luck

Edited by MrC986 on Sunday 5th August 11:12

[PiloteHuitNeuf]

Thanks for the replies.

There is no red residue on the pad/cloth after I've buffed off the polish/compound, which leads me to think I'm not 'cutting' into the dead paint?

Ive just bought some Meguiars Ultimate Compound, and this again hasn't done anything, so I reckon my rotary polisher head definitely needs to be more abrasive, I got it off a friend and I think it's currently more of a finisher pad.

Next question. Do I try the cutting pad as a novice (£10), or just take the plunge at around £250 and get a pro detailer on it?

Ta,

Pilote.

Edited by PiloteHuitNeuf on Sunday 5th August 13:52

[Defcon5]

Is it a laquered paint? If so you will have to remove the laquer before you get to the red!

[PiloteHuitNeuf]

Ok just found this topic on detailing world.

Gay.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

[Ti22]

If you've polished it, it's still pink and there is no red transfer to the pads then it's clear coated and has faded under the clear, so very little you can do I'm afraid!