restore fading paint

gjp

another post whore
Because I have been working so much on my truck it is in my driveway so I can work on it. I noticed today the paint is fading. I just ordered a noah ca car cover. Is there something I can do to restore the paint. Thanks. It was waxed last month but it looks bad now. Thanks.
 

93TyGuy

Boost Freak
Re: restore fading paint

If you have a shady area or an empty garage, there is a product called Turtle Wax Color Back, it helps bring back the color of your truck. It works pretty well too, just remember to wax it after your done.
 

jbone

Member
Re: restore fading paint

If you take it to a professional detail shop they can buff the paint with a light compound that removes a lot of the impurities. Correct me i Im wromg but I understand that it removes a thin layer of the clearcoat, which isnt a bad thing unless its done with a deep cutting compund, or unnless its done a lot. But that will usually clean it up really well. wax it after of course.
 

Bill Z

Donating Member
Re: restore fading paint

My truck is a salvaged truck with the front end replace. Only the front end is faiding. Sometimes the cheap paint just won't hold up. The factory paint seems to be holding up.

I used the Turtle wax black and it worked. I thought it WAS wax.
 

gkrcr882

SyTyless......for now!
Re: restore fading paint

I don't think our trucks came with a clear coat from the factory, I think they had a single-stage paint application Buffing may help, just be very careful, or have a pro do it.:2cents:
 

turbodog

Donating Member
Re: restore fading paint

You'd be amazed what you can accomplish with a $25 orbital polisher and polishing (not rubbing) compound.
 

gjp

another post whore
Re: restore fading paint

Thanks guys . My stang was black and I polished the swirl marks out using a stripper/polish/wax setup. My garage is just to small to work on my truck and I hate to see it outside. I will try the turtle wax black stuff. Has anyone tried the new "ice" wax????? it says it can be used on plastic cladding??
 

ircwet

New member
Re: restore fading paint

I used maquiers show car polish....followed by show car glaze...then thru a coat of carnubba yellow on top...Shines like new. Btw there was no clearcoat as Gk states.
 

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: restore fading paint

turbodog said:
You'd be amazed what you can accomplish with a $25 orbital polisher and polishing (not rubbing) compound.

I use a random orbital buffer and polishing compound. It will take out the hazy oxidation.
 

SEL777

One of 101
Re: restore fading paint

I just did my whole truck with Turtle wax cleaner wax. That stuff works really well. It is not as abrasive as a rubbing compound. I waxed it afterwards and it really cleaned up the dirt in the paint.
 

JKsSyclone

Active member
Re: restore fading paint

This is what I've always used on my Syclone.....
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http://www.meguiars.com
"Meguiar's Cleaner Wax – This is Meguiar's best all purpose cleaner wax. A-12 as it's known by it's part name, was introduced in 1973. While most waxes come and go… this wax has been around for over 30 years and will be around as long as were driving cars. Meguiar's Cleaner Wax is a combination of non-abrasive chemical cleaners, rich conditioning oils and synthetic polymers, silicones and waxes all ingredients for long lasting paint protection. Because this Cleaner/Wax is non-abrasive it can be used on finishes in good to excellent condition with excellent results. The chemical cleaners in Meguiar's cleaner wax will clean and remove light oxidation, pore-imbedding stains, built-up road grime, and air-borne contaminants. The trade secret conditioning oils will rejuvenate your paint, restoring the paint's original oils lost over time, resulting in a darker, more clear finish. The synthetic polymers, waxes and silicones will seal the paint, locking in the rich conditioning oils and protect the finish against corrosion, oxidation, chemical attack, and the detrimental effect caused by day-in, day-out driving and exposure to the environment.
Another benefit to Meguiar's A-12 Cleaner Wax is it's widespread availability, and affordable price, (suggested retail is $4.95). This makes it another good choice for people with daily drivers that would like to wax their car often. And if you like to see water beading on your car's finish after washing or following a rain storm, you will not be disappointed. The chemists at Meguiar's recently reformulated A-12 Cleaner Wax to bead water like nobody's business! Water beads are small, tall and tight and last and last. Water beading, as well as darkness gets better and better with each additional coat. Easy to use, Meguiar's Cleaner Wax wipes on easy, dries fast, and removes effortlessly with a premium quality 100% cotton towel, or Meguiar's own microfiber polishing cloth, the Ultimate Wipe. Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax can be applied by hand, dual-action polisher and orbital buffers."
 

jbone

Member
Re: restore fading paint

if you do decide to go with a rubbing compound have a pro do it. Ive done it before and its not bad so long as its not a "deep cutting" compound. Ive never done it on the ty and never will now that I know its not clearcoated. Not saying it definitely impossible but idk I wouldnt risk it unless I knew for sure. HTH
 
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