Need some advice for a 1989 car...

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imported_ChaoticBliss

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I have a 1989 Mecury Cougar XR7. It has a single stage white paint job. The paint has a fair bit of oxidation, some scuffs and some water spots but overall it is in decent condition. I am looking to use a power orbital polisher to get rid of the oxidation and water spots. What products would you guys recommend for this? I have heard good things about P21S and einszett products but they are kinda hard to find. I currently use Zaino for the waxing step. Basically if you guys could recommend some steps I should take and which products are best I would appreciate it.



Thanks
 
You should start by downloading the autopia e-book. Well worth the $10.



You are going to have to get somewhat aggressive to remove the oxidation. I like using Meguiars Body Shop Pro line. I had to use several products on this white 1989 Taurus.



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Clearkote's Blue Moose (a very aggressive compound that isn't yet available, but Meguiars Diamond Cut or Medium Cut would work), Meguiars DACP #83, Swirl Free #82, Clearkote's Vanilla Moose and Poorboy's EX-P and a few hours later and I ended up with this:



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Chaotic -- Here are the steps I used to restore the finish on an early 1980's Mustang with single-stage black paint. Basically, a Porter-Cable 7424 random-orbital polisher with various pads, Meguiar's "professional" polishes in varying intensiites, finishing up with a couple coats of wax.
 
Thanks for the welcome :D

I have been reading here for over a year, just took a while to register (Dec) and post. :nixweiss





I guess will order some VM as I have all my other "products" that I like except a decent glaze.







That and the Cyclo has been calling my name :bow
 
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