Silver paint ?
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Silver paint ?
I have a 2001 silver accent and right now it is totally stock. I am planning on removing the grill and painting it flat black.... except for the silver H decal (i was gonna pull it off and put it back on after so it stands out) and I have a sweet set of inkei wheels to put on it, I just need some new tires put on em. anyways my question is, is there a way to polish up silver paint to make it looks extra sweet .... i know they make like back to black polish for black cars.... but idk about silver. plus any other cheap modifications that could be simply done to my car let me know.... i am kinda new to this other than spectating work being done. thanks in advance !
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You have to be careful with some of the cheap waxes that are out on the market, because they can leave swirl marks and some can even leave hazy film on the paint, making it look faded. Stick to major brands, like Mothers, Meguiars, etc...
Usually all it takes is a really good detail job to make stock paint look amazing. But when you detail it, make sure you do it steps. Wash (with a really good carwash...stay away from detergents and oily soaps), then start with a pre-wax cleaner, then a sealer, then a polish, and then a good carnauba wax. Doing all these steps can sometimes take all day, but when you're done and you stand back....you'll be awe at how good the car looks. If you have an oribital buffer, it will go MUCH more quicker than doing it all by hand.
Good luck. smile.gif
Usually all it takes is a really good detail job to make stock paint look amazing. But when you detail it, make sure you do it steps. Wash (with a really good carwash...stay away from detergents and oily soaps), then start with a pre-wax cleaner, then a sealer, then a polish, and then a good carnauba wax. Doing all these steps can sometimes take all day, but when you're done and you stand back....you'll be awe at how good the car looks. If you have an oribital buffer, it will go MUCH more quicker than doing it all by hand.
Good luck. smile.gif
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QUOTE(Visionz @ Dec 14 2006, 07:43 PM)
You have to be careful with some of the cheap waxes that are out on the market, because they can leave swirl marks and some can even leave hazy film on the paint, making it look faded. Stick to major brands, like Mothers, Meguiars, etc...
Usually all it takes is a really good detail job to make stock paint look amazing. But when you detail it, make sure you do it steps. Wash (with a really good carwash...stay away from detergents and oily soaps), then start with a pre-wax cleaner, then a sealer, then a polish, and then a good carnauba wax. Doing all these steps can sometimes take all day, but when you're done and you stand back....you'll be awe at how good the car looks. If you have an oribital buffer, it will go MUCH more quicker than doing it all by hand.
Good luck. smile.gif
Usually all it takes is a really good detail job to make stock paint look amazing. But when you detail it, make sure you do it steps. Wash (with a really good carwash...stay away from detergents and oily soaps), then start with a pre-wax cleaner, then a sealer, then a polish, and then a good carnauba wax. Doing all these steps can sometimes take all day, but when you're done and you stand back....you'll be awe at how good the car looks. If you have an oribital buffer, it will go MUCH more quicker than doing it all by hand.
Good luck. smile.gif
Be VERY careful with an orbital buffer though because if you hold it in one spot to long, It can eat through paint!