Paint Oxidation

[bmotorworksw]

I just purchased a 93 525i. The exterior of the vehicle was not taken care of. Oxidation is what I have . The fine scratches and semi faded paint. How do I restore this diamond in the rough?

[bmotorworksw]

Re: Paint Oxidation

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[Chex]

Re: Paint Oxidation

do you have any pics of the car? and by the way, is it a single stage paint or does it have a clear coat?

if it has a clear, then if it has light oxidation, use DC1 or sratchX. if it's medium, step to speed glaze or M83 , if it's way stubborn (PC is recommended for working these products). If that doesnt make it, use M84 with a W7000 foam pad and a rotary.

then, if you used DC1 or scratchX, step to DC2, or #7(showcar glaze). if you used M83, step to M80, and if you used a rotary, step down to M83 with a W8000 foam pad and a rotary, then to M80 and a PC.

top it with whatever wax you like (NXT, M21, 3M paste wax, etc)

hope this helps.

[stealth]

Re: Paint Oxidation

Try Meguiars Colorx & work it in to the almost dry stage, then stop & let it dry. When dry wipe it off & evaluate your results. Report back w/your findings & anyone here will be glad to assist you further.

[Murr1525]

Re: Paint Oxidation

As Chex said, it does depend on if you are working by hand or machine. Here are some links for both...

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

And here is a thread with ColorX in action:

1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover