Paint Restoration and Oxidization Repair

[BrokenHero]

Has anyone paid to have their old oxidized paint buffed and restored by a detailing shop?

Basically what's shown here in this Chemical Guys video
https://youtu.be/s8v5ssdQ0WQ

My paint is very oxidized and sun faded. Wondering if it's even partially fixable and with the 500 or so bucks.

Thanks!
Ted

[70 sublime]

Look at this thread and see how the paint turned out on this one

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,137423.0.html

[BrokenHero]

Whoa, that's a great thread, thanks!
The burgundy looks great after buffing, etc.

[BrokenHero]

I used the orbital electric polisher with Chemical Guys v36 cutting compound then v38 polish on the trunk lid. Looks better, but still has a white haze from certain angles.

I'm wondering if I used too much cutting compound, or used the pad too much after it was soiled with compound and old paint. Need to clean it before I do the next section. It's gone from orange to red.

If anyone has any tips, please let me know. Was hoping for slightly better results, although it is an improvement overall.

Thanks!
Ted

[WHITE AND RED 69]

What type of pads are you using?

Looks like there is a buildup of compound which is leaving the haze. With that heavy oxidation you'll need to do a couple passes with the compound before moving to the polish and clean the pads constantly to see any results. If you have access to compressed air, give the pad a shot of air to blow out the junk after every panel. Once they are clogged up they aren't very effective so keeping them clean is a must.

[BrokenHero]

Sounds good, thanks WHITE AND RED 69!

For pads I'm using Chemical Guys orange medium to heavy cutting lad with the v36 cutting compound then a white, lighter pad with the v38 polish.

I don't have compressed air, but washed my pads last night and am ready to try again on the same patch. (Trunk lid)

Would you suggest using less cutting compound since there is a buildup, or just spend more time with the buffer before wiping it off with the microfiber towel?

Or, give me this build up should I try to use water and a clean pad before buffing with more compound? Wondering if I should try to remove this buildup or just start again with the same five dots of compound on the pad per 2 by 2 foot area.

Thanks for your help!
Ted

[WHITE AND RED 69]

The cleaner the pad the better it'll work. I'd go with the same amount of product but go with a 1x1 foot area to see if the results are better. This way there will be less buildup of junk in the pad and it'll let the compound do the work.

[73rallye440magnum]

I'm a little late to this thread.

Ted, get aggressive with a wool pad and heavy compound. Even the cheap wool pad from Harbor Freight will give you great results.

Wool and compound will remove your oxidation and restore some depth.

If this platform wasn't so abysmal at pic sharing, I'd drop some photos of my buff and polish on my Coronet convertible. Car was resprayed late 70s, neglected, and I brought it back to life.

[BrokenHero]

Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.

Do you think these wool pads would do the trick? Using on a 6 inch hook and loop/velcro polisher/buffer.

https://www.amazon.com/Polishing-Compound-Motorcycle-Refrigerator-Furniture/dp/B07YKBGWW8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=32TC0Y5OLBWSQ&dchild=1&keywords=wool%2Bcutting%2Bpad%2B6%2Binch&qid=1613674181&sprefix=wool%2Bcutting%2Bpad%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-5&th=1

Do you think I could keep using Chemical Guys V36 (https://www.chemicalguys.com/v36-optical-grade-cutting-polish/v36-cutting-polish.html) or should I switch it up to Meguiars Ultimate Cutting Compound or M110. The guy with the burgundy 68 (ribeye) used Meguiars M110 but I'm wondering if it creates too much dust for an apartment complex garage.

Thanks!
Ted

[73rallye440magnum]

Buy the cheap Harbor Freight buffer, or Amazon equivalent. Do you share your garage with others?

[BrokenHero]

Okay, gotcha. Yeah other people park directly to the left of me but the right side is clear.

Thanks!!

[BrokenHero]

Here are some much better results with a wool pad.

Thanks for the pointers! Any further pointers are appreciated.

Should I take multiple passes to make it better or quit while I'm ahead?

https://youtu.be/eTZh45qdmkQ

[BrokenHero]

Do people think this white haze is over buffing and burning through to primer or just oxidation that hasn't been removed?

https://youtu.be/YeQaK5IKWVc

Thanks. Much appreciated