Need Quick Replies! Oxidation Help!

[TitaniumSE]

I am going to be detailing a catering van soon, the owner told me to take a look at it today and the paint was oxidized. The paint is still white just oxidized as in faded, it's not warped or anything. Is there anyway I can restore the gloss and smoothness of the paint without a PC? I'm looking into rubbing compound or the new Mother's Powerball4Paint with Scratch X.

Any other tips or recommendations? He is looking into repainting it..i don't want him to waste his money

[Pb]

Dude. Why don't you have a buffer? You detail cars fairly often. They pay for themselves.

You can attempt it by hand, but you better eat your Wheaties.

[spamlova]

Originally Posted by PhantomGrey

I am going to be detailing a catering van soon, the owner told me to take a look at it today and the paint was oxidized. The paint is still white just oxidized as in faded, it's not warped or anything. Is there anyway I can restore the gloss and smoothness of the paint without a PC? I'm looking into rubbing compound or the new Mother's Powerball4Paint with Scratch X.

Any other tips or recommendations? He is looking into repainting it..i don't want him to waste his money

Yes you can do it without the PC. Just make sure you wash your hair REALLY GOOD BEFORE you polish..... this is because you won't be able to wash it after.

[Jason@Adams]

Taken directly from our website in the FAQ section under "oxidized":

Some finishes need to be repainted if they have been neglected for too long. I back my products with a 110% guarantee, yet nothing we manufacture will replace missing paint or disintegrating clear-coat. Note that because boat and RV finishes are different from standard vehicles, the restoration process is dependent on the age and color of the gelcoat or fiberglass. Contact me directly through the “Ask Adam” page or call me at 866-965-0400 and give me specific details of your boat or RV. I’m happy to discuss your unique situation.
For all other vehicles, follow these steps for removing oxidation:

• Wash and dry the vehicle.
• Follow with the Clay Bar and Detail Spray. The combination removes surface contaminants and facilitates polishing. For sever oxidation, use Scratch & Swirl Remover and Revive Polish, combining the two 70 – 30 respectively. Applying by hand, you can reduce swirl marks by 60 – 85 percent. To reduce marks by 95 – 100 percent, I recommend using a polishing machine like the Porter Cable D/A. Purchase the tool at www.adamspolishes.com, or at most home improvement centers. I find models 7424 and 7336 to be the most effective. We sell the applicator pads you’ll need. Use the black pad and set the machine to 4 (4K orbits/minute). Polish the entire vehicle. Remove residue with a clean microfiber towel.
• With a clean applicator pad, apply Revive Polish to the entire vehicle. Remove residue with a microfiber polishing towel and follow with the Butter Wax. Remove residue with a microfiber polishing towel.