Help 1991 faded miata bumper

[Clee888]

Hi everyone,

As I mentioned earlier I'm a newb to detailing. So I just bought this miata that was sitting for a year. Now I I see that I need some better grade stuff, but that is besides the point. I have two problems.
1.) I don't know if the paint is just faded or if the paint is oxidized, especially on the bumper.
2.) every time I do each step I can see red color on my cleaning stuff.

The stuff that I used.

ICE Liquid Clay (I don't recommend it)
ICE Polish (okay)
Meguiars Seal & Glaze (I like it)
Meguiars Carnuba Paste Wax (I like this too)
Vinylx wipes
Stoners Invisible Glass (Aerosol Can)

I will get pics up ASAP.

 

[pt91]

try a paint cleaner. there are several available like Kaio, etc.

 

[Matt S.]

Hi everyone,

As I mentioned earlier I'm a newb to detailing. So I just bought this miata that was sitting for a year. Now I I see that I need some better grade stuff, but that is besides the point. I have two problems.
1.) I don't know if the paint is just faded or if the paint is oxidized.
2.) every time I do each step I can see red color on my cleaning stuff.

The stuff that I used.

ICE Liquid Clay (I don't recommend it)
ICE Polish (okay)
Meguiars Seal & Glaze (I like it)
Meguiars Carnuba Paste Wax (I like this too)
Vinylx wipes
Stoners Invisible Glass (Aerosol Can)

I will get pics up ASAP.

Your Miata's paint is single stage (no clearcoat). This is why your applicators are turning red...do NOT worry, it's completely normal.

As pt91 stated, Klasse All In One is a great 1-step product that removes oxidation. You'll definitely want to invest in a polisher, since getting all that oxidation out by hand is something even I wouldn't want to take on! :buffing:

 

[Clee888]

Thanks for the idea PT91, I'll definitely give that a try. It's better than my idea of pulling the bumpers off and trying to repaint them, and I still can't find the right color. :righton:

Matt: I put everything on by hand but I use a 10" orbital buffer to clean it off, then I use a MF for the last bit and buff. That "wax on and wax off" by the arm hurts.:cheers: As far as making my purchases, I was thinking about the Klasse all in one and the poly clay because the paint is still rough.
Here are a couple of pics after I finished the aforementioned products. (I neglected to mention that I used a 10" orbital buffer with the terry cloth bonnets). I just ordered some MF bonnets.

If I want to prevent the red on the paint, then I should get the car clear coated right?

 

[Clee888]

Before Pics

After the Cleaning