UV rays and the elements break down the paint on your car and cause oxidation. Heavy oxidation makes your car's paint dull, flat and chalky. Washing and waxing your car won't remove the oxidation buildup, but you don't have to resort to paying for a new paint job. You can fix heavy oxidation on a car in a couple of hours, using a few tools from your local auto parts store.
Instructions
- 1
Park the car in the shade and let the surface cool. The buffer will damage paint heated by the sun. Wash the car with car soap and water and a soft sponge. Rinse it well and let the car dry completely.
2Pour a half-dollar sized amount of liquid rubbing compound onto the pad of a high-speed buffer. Place the buffer on the car's surface and turn it on. Move the buffer in small circular motions to work the compound into the paint.
3Buff the hood, front fenders, roof, doors, rear quarter panels and trunk lid. Add more compound to the buffing pad every few minutes, or as needed.
4Buff hard-to-reach areas with the compound and a cotton towel. Work the compound in with the towel using small, circular motions.
5Replace the buffing pad on the buffer with a polishing pad. Pour a quarter-sized amount of car polish on the pad and apply it to the car's paint.
6Work the buffer in small circles using the same techniques as with the compound. Add more polish as needed. The polish disappears as you work the buffer over it.
