How to take away that dull paint look on your car and make it shine?
2007-07-08 07:26:44 · 7 answers · asked by k1nghandlez 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you have a buffer then use a heavy cutting rubbing compound and then use a good polish or wax afterwards. If you don't have a buffer then you'll need a lot of time if you plan on doing the whole car by hand. If you have to go that route then i'd suggest maybe sanding the car with 2000 grit sandpaper and be careful on the edges. Then go over the car with the heavy cut compound then followed by wax. If either of those techniques don't work then you will need a paint job.
2007-07-08 08:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a couple of things to think about. has the car been clearcoated?most have,unless it is 15 yrs old or older. buffing the clearcoat will not brighten up the paint below it. secondly,has the paint been sealed with an unknown wax or sealer? you probably will not no. either way,it is a big job and you may end up burning the paint off.leave it alone,or face a paint job.
2007-07-08 10:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way it will look new again is to make sure you take it to a reputable paint and body shop that has an oven,and make sure that you get references.These maco an earl scheib painter's claim to be the best but I am telling you that when you get your car back it will have overspray on the chrome around the windows,an door locks, and bumpers,plus the paint job will not shine like it is suppose to but they will tell you not to wash it for a month or so.Well I found out why they tell you this it gives them time to get your check and or credit card processed thrugh the bank so that you can.t stop payment on them and it also shortens your warranty.So what I am saying is to make sure and call around and check them out even through the B B B,it is free.
2016-05-21 06:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a Buffer,, then really the only way to get rid of oxidization of paint is to get it detailed by a professional auto detail-er,, if you dont know what you are doing DO NOT TRY AND RUNN BUFFER yourself,, there are many many ways to mess up your paint.... hope this helped
2007-07-08 07:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by pondsr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commercial buffing compound is the normal answer.
If you do it too thoroughly, or more than once you may buff your way right down to the primer.
A good paste wax will protect what finish you've got.
Save the buffing until you want to sell it.
2007-07-08 07:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't any way to "brighten" the paint, so maybe just get a paint job?? That's really the only way to do it.
2007-07-08 07:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Abby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silver and blue can of "TR-3" polish.
It's wonderfull stuff and works great.
It's all I use on my truck.
It can be found at just about any auto parts store.
This is what it looks like. http://www.amazon.com/TR-3-Resin-Glaze-Polish-oz/dp/B0002ZB7QE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-6349936-6889421?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1183919854&sr=8-1
2007-07-08 07:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋