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Alright so I was told that the oxidation/fading from my paint on my car can be saved before it really is not fixable. I would like some input on what I can use and how I go about by fixing my paint, here are some pictures below..
It's a 1998 Ford Mustang GT with only 85,XXX miles on it.
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You won't know what it's going to take until you do a test spot and starting with the least aggressive product, work your way more aggressive until you get it right. What tools/products do you already have on hand? Is it all original paint? Any areas of clearcoat failure? I have a 1998 Ford Explorer DD that looks like this after I gave it a full detail with a Dewalt 849X and Meguiars M105 and M205:

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Lol I really don't have much, I usually have my car detailed, I haven't had time to do it myself plus it's just been way to dang hot. Only work I normally do myself is if something isn't working on my car, in that case I have all the tools in the world for that. As far as cleaning goes I have a buffer but not a good one lol I believe it was bought at Autozone. I would use Meguires on my cars when I would clean them up myself and the wax would clear it up a bit but once it got back out in the sun you could see the oxidation again. I had paid $80 a couple weeks ago to have my car completely detailed and they waxed/buffed it and it looked great but obviously could still see the oxidation.
 
In order to do this, you are going to need to get your hands on a good DA polisher, or rotary if you have used one before, some decent compound and polish. Since it sounds like you haven't done much detailing I would suggest some Meguiars Ultimate Compound followed by some Meguiars M205 or Ultimate Polish. I can't imagine doing it by hand. Your also going to need some polishing pads and some light cutting pads. You can definitely bring back the pop in that puppy.
1. DA polisher: Meguiars, Griots Garage, Flex 3401
2. Lake Country 6.5"pads: 2-3 of each: Polishing, Light Cutting, Finishing
3. Meguiars Ultimate Compound, Meguiars Ultimate Polish
4. A good sealant: Duragloss 105, Blackfire Wet Diamond, Meguiars M21, many others.
You can learn the step by step by reading the forum and asking questions.
 
It looks good when cleaned up lol here's a pic but I'm sure it will look 100X better when done.
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Hey OP, where you from?

If your in Long Island I can help you out one day on a weekend.
 
I wish I could take you up on that offer man I really do unfortunately I live in the Dallas Metroplex in Texas
 
If it is water spots you are worried about use chemical guys water spot remover.
 
I see. Alright well I would definitely take truckbutt's advice on the steps and materials to use except IMO I would use 5.5" pads. I usually have better success with 5.5" as opposed to 6.5" pads. You will definitely make that green stand out nicely with some Megs 105/205 combo followed by a nice Wax/Sealant.
 
Good luck with that project. I have one coming up that has severe oxidation. I'm going to be using the same steps as Scott mentioned although, I will add the Megs 105, just in case. Will start with the Meguiars Ultimate Polish but somehow, I don't think it will cut it. No pun intended.
 
kmsdetailing said:
Good luck with that project. I have one coming up that has severe oxidation. I'm going to be using the same steps as Scott mentioned although, I will add the Megs 105, just in case. Will start with the Meguiars Ultimate Polish but somehow, I don't think it will cut it. No pun intended.
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M105 finishes great. That's what I used on the '98 explore I posted above. When you are first getting used to it however, it can be a pain to work with. If you use too much it dusts a lot and can leave a nearly impossible residue to get off wherever it lands. That's why I recommended the Ultimate Compound for a first timer. Another option is Menzerna Super Intensive Polish.
 
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