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Old 01-14-2008, 11:50 AM
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So the paint seems to be fading a bit in various spots on my hood and also starting to oxidize. It's not peeling or chipping or anything, but it's like a hazy color. Car is black, so I'm asking the experts on what I can do to fix this? What are some tips?
 
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Old 01-14-2008, 12:07 PM
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The best thing to do is wash, clay, then use a paint cleaner. After the paint cleaner, Id probably do a quick alcohol rub down to remove any potential fillers. Then polish the car to remove imperfections such as swirls, scratches, holograms, etc. You can use a polish to remove oxidation, but sometimes the oxidation will screw with the polish.
 
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Old 01-14-2008, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang
The best thing to do is wash, clay, then use a paint cleaner. After the paint cleaner, Id probably do a quick alcohol rub down to remove any potential fillers. Then polish the car to remove imperfections such as swirls, scratches, holograms, etc. You can use a polish to remove oxidation, but sometimes the oxidation will screw with the polish.
I will give that a shot. Thanks for the advice.
 
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Old 01-14-2008, 09:39 PM
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No problem, good luck. Feel free to PM me if you've got any problems.
 
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