Would putting WD-40 on you cars finish remove any oxidation ?

Question

Someone told me that this would help, but I've never heard of it.

Answer 1

good rubbing compound and a power buffer will remove oxidation. wd 40 is a penetrating oil and water displacer ( that's what the wd stands for) Although it works pretty well for removing tar and bugs from a nice paint job, you won't like the results if you use it for what your asking.

Answer 2

Oxidation On Car

Answer 3

Car Oxidation

Answer 4

Healey-

You are going to be in for a little elbow grease.

WD-40 is a penetrating lubricant. It can be used for several other things, but the oxidation is something that is going to have to be dealt with differently.

You can use a soft rubbing or polishing compound. Mother's makes an excellent one. However, I will warn you that these can also do more harm than good in the hands of someone who has never used them.

I would suggest that you locate a detail shop in your area and let them have a look at how bad the oxidation is on the paint. If the clear coat, (the shiny part) can be restored and the base coat, (the color part) has not been damaged, then they may be able to remove the oxidation. However, if the clear coat has been damaged, the area my need a deeper treatment, and may require a visit to a body shop to repair properly.

In many cases once the clear coat has been damaged it will need to be removed and the area color sanded, re painted then re-cleared to make it look right. This can be a very expensive project because the entire panel of the vehicle may need to be painted then cleared. Sometimes this may include blending of the surroundig panels to make the job look correct.

Depending on the condition of the entire vehicle, you may consider having the entire car painted, (only if necessary).

I would recommend washing the car and starting with a Cleaner Wax like Zymol. This has a very fine polishing compound in it that helps remove light scratches and goobers from Bird Crap, (my favorite).

Just a tip for the future, don't let the bird crap sit on your paint for too long, its slightly caustic and can damage your clear coat.

Another product you can try is called "Clay Bar". I would strongly recommend that you follow thier instructions on this product. If used incorrectly it will damage the paint job on your car. I have used this product with very good results, but following their instructions is very important. Mother's makes a complete kit that includes the polishing lubricant, clay bar, and waxing agent. I would also recommend that you purchase a can of their 100% Pure Carnuba Wax to be used after you have completed their 3 stage process using that product. Just be sure that you completely wash and dry your vehicle BEFORE you start the 3 step process.

Make it a habit of waxing the car at least twice annually. I normally do this in the fall, just before winter then again in the spring before the hot weather hits in the summer, then wash the car weekly regardless of weather conditons. This keeps the paint contaminants to a minimum. Yep, I have done the car wash thing between the incoming storms just to get the road garbage off the paint.

Also pick a car wash soap that washes and waxes at the same time. DO NOT USE DISHWASHING DETERGENT! Dishwashing detergent is the #1 cause for clear coat damage on cars. That material is designed to cut grease and oil from your dishes. Well some of the things that protect your paint on your car are things that dishwashing detergent removes. This causes the elastins in the paint to dry out, crack and allow water to seep in under the clear coat and start the oxidation process eventually damaging your paint job.

I hope that helps you out. Good Luck!

Answer 5

WD-40 will remove spray paint off of vehicles but I do not see how it would help oxidation. I wouldn't try it. There are products on the market better suited for that.

Answer 6

Why not cover it with axle grease? Oxidation on "car finish" must be treated with the proper "stuff" or you will do more harm than good. WD-40 has a lot of corrosive chemicals in it. Don't play with your car to prove some myth.

Answer 7

attempt it on a imprecise area of the automobile...ie., under the bumper or on the backside of the rocker panels. it would be ok on the sparkling coat, yet will might desire to be waxed as quickly as achievable. I actual have used WD-forty to scrub tar, street paint and asphalt from the rocker panels and decrease fenders without ill outcomes. Wash the section with cleansing soap and water after your performed and wax.

Answer 8

yes but gas on a rag works even better..
but this is just the first step..
you still need to finish with rubbing or polishing compound.
i only do this on severely oxidized paint

Answer 9

back in 1967 when I worked at the auto dealership when we would get a badly faded and oxidized paint job come in to be detailed we would wash the car with ajax and then wax and buff it.

Answer 10

I doubt it, but you can cover the spot with clear nail polish and this will keep it from spreading.