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93CivicSi
09-03-2007, 07:23 AM
I have oxidizing paint on the roof of my car near the sunroof and I was wondering if theres any kinda thing that will get that **** away...Is there any kinda cream/wax u can put on it that will take it away...?

jake11375
09-03-2007, 07:59 AM
Some pics would help...

In the link below, scroll down to the section on Oxidation... In this article they used Klasse all in one which works miracles on oxidation but you have to order it over the web. (at least in myarea)You could use Meguiars Scratch X (Wal-Mart) for minor oxidation... 3M Perfect it II (NAPA Auto Parts) for medium oxidation, Meguiar's Diamond Cut (Pep Boys) for heavier oxidation...

Apply by hand with a clean terry cloth or microfiber
If you have a buffer, hit it with a wool pad and follow up with medium cut pad, then light cut pad, andpolishing pad. (Depending on how bad it is, you may be able to start with a medium or light cut etc.)

Severe oxidation can be removed with sandpaper, but I wouldn't advise attempting that... Good luck

http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/80224-paint-clinic.html

This actually belongs in the "Detailing" section if one of the mods would be so kind as to move it there. :)

93CivicSi
09-04-2007, 02:03 PM
I think the oxidation is really heavy.. lemme upload pics..

93CivicSi
09-04-2007, 02:04 PM
http://i15.tinypic.com/5yhklqu.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/2qsxyqe.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/67ywo6c.jpg
Sorry for bad quality pics..

93CivicSi
09-04-2007, 02:11 PM
I tried Nu-Finish Scratch Doctor just to check it out... and it removed it completely temporarily and came back after...maybe I gotta use something stronger...

jake11375
09-04-2007, 07:19 PM
From the pics, I'd say that'swell beyond what anything can fix besides a repaint...

93CivicSi
09-05-2007, 08:36 AM
k... whats the strongest thing I can use to fix Oxidation? ill try it and if it doesnt work Ill just repaint it..

jake11375
09-05-2007, 08:57 AM
The most aggressive approach toward any paint defect is wetsanding... That oxidation has eaten pretty far down into the paint. Paint correction isremoving paint. The objective is to remove the bad paint from the surface until you get down to good paint... but like I said, that oxidation is pretty deep and removing what paint you have left will more than likely go into bare metal.

2000/2500 grit wet sandingusing a rubber sanding block, follow up with polishes as I stated in the earlier post. And if I were you, I wouldn't attempt that until I actually had money for a repaint ready to go. 9 times out of 10 you will have to... Best of luck to you bro... [8D]

Ej1Rider
09-05-2007, 10:54 AM
ORIGINAL: jake11375

The most aggressive approach toward any paint defect is wetsanding... That oxidation has eaten pretty far down into the paint. Paint correction isremoving paint. The objective is to remove the bad paint from the surface until you get down to good paint... but like I said, that oxidation is pretty deep and removing what paint you have left will more than likely go into bare metal.

2000/2500 grit wet sandingusing a rubber sanding block, follow up with polishes as I stated in the earlier post. And if I were you, I wouldn't attempt that until I actually had money for a repaint ready to go. 9 times out of 10 you will have to... Best of luck to you bro... [8D]
+1, the oxidation looks pretty deep, looks like mine before i repainted it lol

93CivicSi
09-05-2007, 01:13 PM
I dont want to sand it:(.... wats the strongest under sanding..like which liquid/polish would best work..?

jake11375
09-05-2007, 01:24 PM
Will you be doing this by hand, PC or rotary?

jake11375
09-05-2007, 01:39 PM
^ ^ Either way, the most aggressive I'veused and keep on hand is Meguiars Diamond cut. It is Meguiar's most abrasive compound. Most efficientif used with a rotary,decent if by PC and will work you to death by hand.

93CivicSi
09-05-2007, 06:46 PM
k thanks... ill attempt it with hand first... whats PC

jake11375
09-05-2007, 06:56 PM
Sorry, PCrefers to thePorter Cable Dual Action polisher series...

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pc-7424.html

93CivicSi
09-06-2007, 05:39 PM
Thanks..

jake11375
09-06-2007, 06:10 PM
No problem bro.