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Old 06-02-03, 12:39 PM
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faded paint or oxidation?

i have faded parts on my hood and such but i heard it might be oxidation whats a good product to use for that???
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get Maguiar's 3-step system (or similar), first you use a "paint cleaner" or clay bar to strip off a very thin layer of paint. Then you use a "polish" to recondition and shine the paint. Then wax for protection.

The first time I did this process on my old 79 RX-7, my roommates asked me if I got a new paint job!
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thanks, oh and will it take off the pin stripes and decals too because i want those gone.
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thanks, oh and will it take off the pin stripes and decals too because i want those gone.
Nope, the best way to get those off is with a hair dryer! Get a high-powered hair dryer, turn it to its hottest setting and blast away. Once the pinstripes and decals are really warm, they will peel off. You may have some residue left over, which you can use some gum-out to take off or perhaps just use the paint cleaner.
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or a razor blade and wd-40...(poor mans way)




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