No Clear Coat?

[sslow2000]

I`m going to be detailing a white mitsubishi so my friend can sell it. apparently when you run a finger down the paint you get a white chalky residue left. So, i`m assuming the clear coat is toast on it. Ive heard from a few people to use rubbing compound. what are your recommendations for making the car shiny again?



for reference, i`m a n00b with no power tools, and the car doest have to be 100% perfect

[Eliot Ness]

If you just want a quick way to clean up the paint and add some shine you can use AIO (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/kus-kla-10.html) or Meg`s ColorX (http://www.meguiars.com/?liquid-car-waxes/COLORx). You should be able to find the Meg`s locally at a Wal-Mart or auto parts store. You might also want to clay (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html) the car after you give it a good wash.

[Black240SX]

It could instead be single-stage paint, with lots of oxidation.



Meguiar`s Scratch-X is a popular product for hand application and could make a nice turnaround in this case. Your arm will get a good workout, though.