jimmy_neutron Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 My truck is red. Like all old red trucks its paint has faded. I thought about a respray but don't want to start getting upset everytime i get another scratch. I tried t-cut last year, which worked a bit. But it needs done again. Is there any long term solution to red paint trying to turn white ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSi110 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Meguiar's 3-stage paint treatment works really well. Way better than T-Cut and kinder to the paintwork too. I've found that building up layers of wax on the paint (and therefore removing all the faded paint) works well, although you don't really want to know how long it's taken me. Regular (I mean at least once a month in the summer; more if you're sad like me...) waxing works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Jimmy, Cut it back again and then like Si says wax it, get several good coats of wax on it. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'd use Farecla compound followed by a build up of good quality wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 So what dya class as good quality wax ? Needless to say i'm a bit new to the keeping a car looking nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSi110 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I already mentioned Meguiar's, which is mostly available in Halfords. I do tend to consume vast quantities of Autoglym and always fall back to that as it's the best compromise between cost and effectiveness. Get some good lint-free cloths (old Terry nappies work really well, if you have them...) and get stuck in. I know it's not very Land-Rovery to keep a clean car, but it does make regular cleaning a whole lot easier and it's good exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRod Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Halfords sell a range of 'coloured waxes' which assist faded paint to some extent while you polish/wax - buy the closest one to your car. Can be quite effective though it doesn't last that long - I guess you could add normal car wax on top? One brand comes with a type of wax crayon stuck to the side which you use to fill deep scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have found that with T cut it is difficult to get rid of all the powdery residue (some of it stays in the small lumps and bumps in the paint) and the shine doesn't last very long. If you give the panel a 'wipe' with a cloth and white spirit (disclaimer - not sure OK with all paint types ) after T cutting you will get loads more of this residue off. Also try some clay (Maguires sell this with a spray) to get the ingrained muck out and your panel with be as smooth as.... Then apply quality wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have found that with T cut it is difficult to get rid of all the powdery residue (some of it stays in the small lumps and bumps in the paint) and the shine doesn't last very long. If you give the panel a 'wipe' with a cloth and white spirit (disclaimer - not sure OK with all paint types ) after T cutting you will get loads more of this residue off. Also try some clay (Maguires sell this with a spray) to get the ingrained muck out and your panel with be as smooth as.... Then apply quality wax. Which is why I suggested Farecla as their compounds wash off with water. Use what the trade use and you won't go far wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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