1995 Fiat Punto Cabrio detailing

[idan182]

Got the car with burnt color. It was painted few years ago to it's original color, wanted to bring back the shine.

I used Chemical Guys Mr. Pink shampoo, Chinese Clay bar from ebay, Meguiars Ultimate Compound Polish and Collinite 476 wax.

Before:

Pre Wash:

After Clay:

Surface is smooth:

Started to Polish without a machine, used a HEX Logic orange pad:

Yellow color is back to shine:

No more burnt color:

After wax:

Used a 303 Vinyl Convertible Top Kit on the roof:

Interior pics:

 

[idan182]

Also restored the original engine stickers after 20 years:

After a good clean:

Couldn't get the surface clean enough, tried to use a clay bar and polish but it's very hard oil/dirt layer.
Any tips to make it look new again?

Also cleaned all the door panels:

Polish:

Wax:

Collinite's beading:

Before polishing:

After the hard work:

 

[tigerwash]

cool little car! looks nice

 

[jamesboyy]

Outstanding results restore that dimmed yellow paintwork to a very bright one once again

 

[NeoSquall]

all worked by hand? reminds me of the days I started out.. back breaking stuffs but the end result is much satisfying..

great work!