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16 July 2007, 08:50 AM
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Paint/Cleaning question...
I've noticed when cleaning my car that the white paint seems to be a little "creamy" in areas (especially on the boot and the rear bumper)... other areas it's bright white?
I'm going to try and get the bumper resprayed as it has some small cracks, but is there anything that can get the paint bright again?
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I'm going to try and get the bumper resprayed as it has some small cracks, but is there anything that can get the paint bright again?
Cheers Bibo
16 July 2007, 09:26 AM
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Is the paint in need of claying?
Run your hands accross the surface and if it feels gritty and rough then yes.
These contaminants are probably dulling your paint. You can always use a paint cleanser too.
If you really want to start from scratch then aa use a wash of dilute Poorboys all purpose cleaner to wash the car with. This will littarally stip it back to bare, removing all traffic film, polish and wax on the surface.
But will provide a good base to start from.
Run your hands accross the surface and if it feels gritty and rough then yes.
These contaminants are probably dulling your paint. You can always use a paint cleanser too.
If you really want to start from scratch then aa use a wash of dilute Poorboys all purpose cleaner to wash the car with. This will littarally stip it back to bare, removing all traffic film, polish and wax on the surface.
But will provide a good base to start from.
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16 July 2007, 10:01 AM
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thats the joy's of white on plastic. 
IIRC the boss had his bumpers repainted due to this, mine are doing it also and neveta's said his early classic was the same. must admit tho i havent totally tried to rid mine of it so if anything does come to lite..... 
IIRC the boss had his bumpers repainted due to this, mine are doing it also and neveta's said his early classic was the same. must admit tho i havent totally tried to rid mine of it so if anything does come to lite.....
16 July 2007, 10:14 AM
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this car was gorgeous. huge but in great condition for it's age apart from the oxidization to the paint. this is what the claybar treatment along with 2 stages of polish and an acrylic lsp can do. It brought the colour right back and even all over, well apart from the spoiler, and the reflections improved a bit too 
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I've noticed when cleaning my car that the white paint seems to be a little "creamy" in areas (especially on the boot and the rear bumper)... other areas it's bright white?
I'm going to try and get the bumper resprayed as it has some small cracks, but is there anything that can get the paint bright again?
Cheers Bibo
I'm going to try and get the bumper resprayed as it has some small cracks, but is there anything that can get the paint bright again?
Cheers Bibo
I have found that the clay bar does help, but i've always found that Meguiers x-scratch (very mild cutting polish), brings the muck off a treat and it's nice and shiny again.
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