Oxidization

[Meed]

hey guys, newbie here.. (but I did search )

I just traded in my Miata for a 1996 GMC Sonoma. (need something practical for college)

anyway, on the hood of my new Sonoma is a small spot of oxidization, about the size of quarter. Nothing major,but the trucks dark green and I always see it. lol Its kind of rough feeling. I have some rubbing compound that Ive thought about trying before I wax it.. Good idea? or would something else work better?? Thanks for any input

-Brian

[Waynestowels]

I would, in this order-

1- Wash
2- Clay
3- Polish, try 3M you can get it locally and is a good product. Any body shop supply store carried, in most cases, above average detailing supplies and 3M is ISO Certified. There is only one other company that the quality and process is that high and it is imported from Germany.

When polishing, always start with the least aggressive and work up. Don't worry about having 2 different polishes, I promise, it will not go to waste..., you have many years of polishing to come

One other thought, when you go to the supply store, let the guys working there see it, they will be able to help you out better by actually seeing the defect.

Hope this helps

[Dallas@2020Kustoms]

I'm not sure where your from but chances are your due for a good spring cleaning. I would wash down the whole truck using a good wash mit and lots of suds in your water. Rinse it off and dry. Using some quick detailer and a clay bar work over the entire surface of the truck. Follow the process cleaning up with a microfiber towel.
You would be a lot further ahead if you got yourself a Porter Cable polisher. But if all your concerned about is one small spot you can probably work that out by hand using some Poorboys SSR2.5. From there work the area smooth again using something less abrasive like Poorboys Professional Polish. Then go ahead and use the wax of your choice. Poorboys Products are American made and by far the best polish. IMO

As mentioned I highly recommend getting a Porter Cable Polisher. It is strong enough to do an excellent job and is perfect for the do-it yourself kinda guy. There are stronger polishers and other tools on the market but this is ideal for someone that doesn't have a lot of experience with polishers (and even for those that do).

Here's a few pictures of some oxidation(amongst other problems) that I removed this weekend using a Porter Cable and Poorboys SSR2.5 topped with Adam's Butter Wax (awesome easy-on easy-off shine)

Before:


After:


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[Meed]

Thanks for the reply's!

I washed and waxed her today. Skipped the clay bar for now... But I'll do that next wash. I have a buffer machine, just used it to wax-off, than buffed by hand with a soft mit.. Looking at it in different light though tells me it needs another good buff.

Those pics speak for themselves!!! Looks really good.

Thanks again!

Brian