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bnizzle1202
06-30-2003, 12:26 AM
I just picked up a 93 Ford F150 and it has some oxidation on the paint. I don`t know if it is clearcoated or not (it is original). Will claying the paint remove the oxidation or is there something else I must do? Any help/hints on trying to restore what I can would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Fr0zen
06-30-2003, 12:29 AM
No claying will not remove the oxidation. Try something Like Meguiars Dual Action Cleaner Polish AKA DACP. To remove it you will need a PC or a rotary PC [Porter cable dual action polisher] If the DACP will not remove it step up to something More agressive Menzerna Powergloss or Meguiars #4. If its clearcoated or not wont really matter all new products are clearcoat safe lets hope the oxidation is in the clearcoat its alot harder to remove from the paint.
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www.autopia-carcare.com
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imported_Smoker
06-30-2003, 12:52 AM
I`ve seen AIO work pretty well on oxidation.
I know DACP does too.
Used both plenty of times.
Of the two, AIO is actually alot more user friendly.
DACP has a wicked habit of `welding` itself to the paint and being a pig to remove.
Fr0zen
06-30-2003, 12:58 AM
When applyed Right it shouldent have that problem if you let it try I usally spray it with QD and it comes off like butter.
chris0626
06-30-2003, 01:20 AM
As others have said, claying will not significantly deal with oxidation.
Some folks are very quick to tell newcomers to buy a buffer and various polishes ... and sometimes, maybe that`s the right approach. But I have a mildly oxidized `93 Benz (from the days before I discovered Autopia), and this thread from Jngrbrdman (http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23482) persuaded me to buy AIO to deal with the oxidation. Maybe you`ll want to give it a try before moving on to harsher methods. Of course, it depends on how severe your problem is.