Best way to restore Red paint?

[Tomm1992]

Hi, I have an 04 plate corsa in red. Ive not long had it and since the sun has started to come out i have noticed thet the paint on the roof is starting to fade . Im just wondering what the best way is or the best product to restore this colour?

Edited by Tomm1992 on Thursday 8th April 14:57

[rigga]

Vauxhall red has always faded badly since around the early 80's,if its not too far gone a t cut and polish may bring it back to life,otherwise its a respray job.

[58warren]

You could use a light cutting compound (T-cut or similar) if it has become really faded and protect the paint afterwards with a coat of good quality wax/sealant.

My preference would be to use something like Mer polish as this will remove the oxidised paint, but is not as aggressive as T-cut.

Unfortunately red cars are the worst for fading and you may need to repeat the operation periodically.

Edited by 58warren on Thursday 8th April 15:02

[paoloh]

Mop the car, then seal with a good quality polish

[LFO]

T-cut or farecla on a mop does the best, but after 6 months it will come back even worse (whiter)

[bazking69]

Vauxhall red is terrible for fading to pink. Always has been.

A good T-cut should bring it back up, but it won't be a permenant fix.

[TriumphVitesse]

I have the same problem on my MX5. My partner had a really faded P reg Punto a couple of years ago so I bought some rubbing compound which brought it up a treat. Try that followed by a polish & a wax, hopefully that will help.

Once red has started to fade it will keep on fading, its an arse of a colour!