PAINTWORK

[ANDY]

HI ALL JUST AQUIRED A SECOND CAR ITS AN ALFA 155 2.5 V6. iTS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE PAINT WHICH, UNDERSTANDABLY, AFTER 10 YEARS IS LOOKING A LITTLE FADED.
nOW I HAVE HEARD OF THE AUTOGLYN STUFF BUT NOT REALLY SURE WHAT TO DO WITH IT. cAN ANYBODY GIVE ME A GOOD BREAKDOWN OF WHAT TO DO AND WITH WHAT TO MAKE THIS BEAUTIFUL CAR SHINE AGAIN LIKE NEW (OR EVEN BETTER IF WHAT I HEAR IS TRUE)
MANY THANKS ANDY

 

[Ash]

first turn the caps lock off. AUTOGLYM is just polish if the paint is actually ruined then you will have to repaint it also its not a bravo so not really worthy of being on this site even if it is from italy. i would suggest you look on some valeting and detailing forums

 

[Mike]

If its non metallic paint then try t-cut then use a good polish. If it's too bad for T-cut then try a buffing compound, but go easy with it, then t-cut then polish. As long as it's just faded this should bring it up but if it's red then be prepared for this to happen again in a few months time.

Faded paint isnt so common on metallic paint, if it's faded and dull then it may need a respray, try metallic t-cut and then polish but do NOT use buffing compound.

 

[andy]

@ ash as i said in my post it is a SECOND car i also own a fiat brava but i dont expect that matters.I really dont think i am gonmna ask for advice on here anymore if thats the attitude. Oh and if i want to type all in caps lock why should that bother you. Why are you being so petty i think its about time you grew up.

 

[Roberto]

Now now children, play nicely

Rob

Marea Weekend 1.8 16v 115 ELX

 

[andy]

my appologies rob

 

[Roberto]

S'ok, I'm sure no harm was meant on either part. Let's all just be friendly

Rob

Marea Weekend 1.8 16v 115 ELX