Restoring old paint work

Well hello everyone!! im on the look out for wome tips on how to restore some old paint work on my Zaras car. its and old clio dark blue. the paint is looking dul and had alot of scratches. now i could go and respray the car for her but i really can not be arsed. so i want to try and polish it for her. has anyone got some tips on how to do it and what to use? Cheers!

Good old T-cut and plenty of buffing takes a while but the outcome is a 1000 times better than before u started.

How much time do you have. 1) Claybar How do you know if you need to use a clay bar? First hand wash your car then dry it rub your hand across the paint. If your paint feels course and bumpy those are contaminants clinging to the finish of your car. Normal washing will not remove these spots off your car. These contaminants consist of brake dust road tar acid rain bug residue water spots plus other crap that may want to adhere to your paint. Before you use clay bar you should wash your car of any dirt and dry it completely. It is a must to clay your car in a cool spot like later in the evening shade or car port. Because direct sunlight will evaporate the clay bar lubricant very quickly. The car comes with a lubricant spray that you use to help the bar glide across your paint. When using the clay bar do not try to do a huge area (the entire hood) clean one section of your car at a time it will make it easier. Since the lubricant tends to dry up before you can get to it. DO NOT USE THE BAR DRY IT IS VERY STICKY AND YOU WILL MAKE A MESS! Rub the bar back and forth lightly; rub your hand across the area if it feels smooth like glass then it is working. Wipe the residue with a terry cloth and buff to a shine then move to the next section. Check the bar often for solid specks if you discover any specks pick them out and keep cleaning. Make it a habit to sporadically remold and shape the bar so that a new part of the bar touches the cars paint. If you drop your clay bar on the floor throw it away. The dirt will stick to the bar like a magnet so it would be in your best interest to throw the bar away.

have to try this on mine...hmmm might be worth a go...

If you dont have any " clay bar spray " and who does just mix a light solution of Megs wash or similar and put it in a jar of warm water. If you are not familiar with cleay bar its a little amusing when you first open the tub. " lumps of plastecine :?: The warm water keeps it pliable. Take one and squeeze it until its softer and form into a mini pancake. Assuming the car is clean lubricate and gently move over the surface if it starts to drag stop. The idea is for the dirt to join the clay bar and not for the clay bar to stay on the car. It takes time. Try it on your clean car for a laugh and look at the difference. Amazing. Do it once and you no longer have a life.

You are then a detail-oholic and will need this. Say goodbye to friends and famile. http://www.guidetodetailing.com/http://www.guidetodetailing.com/