Faded paint

[Chris (archive)]

A couple of months ago a bus whacked the side of my Astra.

It was repaired, but just one problem. The repaired areas have nice new shiney paintwork and the original areas are a sort of dull pink. The difference in colour is quite noticeable.

The original area can be polished and is shiney - but the colour is still faded.

Any tips on how to get back to the origninal colour? T-cut or some such similar?

Ta

 

[mikeFNB]

yep that will do it
and extend the area outside of the repair so blending goes on.

mike

 

[Mike (archive)]

Any tips on how to get back to the origninal colour? T-cut or some such similar?

Ta

Yep, plus lots and lots of elbow grease. or if that doesnt float your boat have a tripto B&Q and see if they have any of those hand held buffing machines for @ 20 notes.

Mike

 

[Chris (archive)]

luverly - I'm afraid elbow grease doesn't bake my cake so a quick trip to B&Q is on the cards. I've a lot of faith in Autoglym products and they do a 'paint renovator', I'll have a go with that.

I could also use the buffing machine to do the normal waxing - God I'm a lazy git.

 

[Steve Knight]

I've a lot of faith in Autoglym products and they do a
'paint renovator', I'll have a go with that.

It's much the same as T-Cut. However, if the pain is red and has faded (oxidised) you may be out of luck - it may not come back.

Secondly, I would STRONGLY recommend that you do NOT use a buffing machine with cutting polish or T-Cut products unless you are highly expert - it's very easy to ruin the paintwork. Elbow grease is slower, but much safer. Working on your car out of direct hot sunlight will help too.

 

[Steve Knight]

I've a lot of faith in Autoglym products and they do a

'paint renovator', I'll have a go with that.

It's much the same as T-Cut. However, if the paint is red and has faded (oxidised) you may be out of luck - it may not come back.

Secondly, I would STRONGLY recommend that you do NOT use a buffing machine with cutting polish or T-Cut products unless you are highly expert - it's very easy to ruin the paintwork. Elbow grease is slower, but much safer. Working on your car out of direct hot sunlight will help make it easier too.