I bought a 92 Nissan pickup the other day that has badly faded paint in certain spots. I just figured a new paint job for an otherwise good condition truck was in order. However, a coworker was looking at it and suggested rubbing compound would get rid of the oxidization and make the paint look pretty decent. Anyone have any suggestions on what to use? I remember those old comercials where they go to a junk yard and make a cars old paint job look like new. I never really believed them.
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You have to figure out what the problem is first. Many things can make it dull. Some cars from that era did not have clear coat, if your paint has no clear coat you are basically screwed. Some people who parked under trees or had heavy pollution have crap on their paint that washing it does not get off. You need a strong organic like a bug/tar remover to get it off. Polishing could also do it but would take forever. If it is just slightly dull and not totally flat then a total polish and buffing might work. Do not get a wax or PaintPolish 300K XTRA or something. Go to Napa and ask for an agressive clear coat buffing compound and a polish. This stuff will remove the outer layers and you can see if you have good stuff underneath. It is work though unless you buy a decent buffer, like a pneumatic.
