How to Salvage this Paint?

[///milan]

Hello all,

Looking at this hood, what do you recommend to restore it to glory? Could I use a light swirl remover and clay bar to get that murkiness out or do I need to go to an abrasive compound?



Any input on how to approach this is greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

[Asbradley21]

try a clay bar if its just murky shit or something. But that might not work if it's tree sap.

[///milan]

There is tree sap and leaf outlines. I'm fairly sure I'll need more than a simple clay. Just not sure if I need a heavy abrasive compound or just a lighter polish.

[accident]

it also looks like your clearcoat has either failed or is about to.

[nrubenstein]

You need a random orbital polisher at a minimum. Rotary i better, but is also easy to damage paint with.

Assuming you get a Porter Cable orbital, Meguiar's M105 is pretty freaking awesome for cutting through crap. Follow it up with Menzerna Final Polish.

[quickervicar]

This: http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...and+wax+kit.do

I compiled my own "kit" with a real Porter-Cable, but you can do what you want. However, if the the clearcoat is cracked/flaking don't expect anything to save it.