this only really works for white paint.
its an old trick but really works well.
for white cars that have the dirt soaked into the paint.
like if you wax a small area it looks better but its still dirty.
almost like dry chaulk.
disclaimers, do a test area, wear gloves, dont stick your dick in a drawer and then slam it, etc.
supplies, wesleys white wall bleach [get the wesleys they are the best] which is used for when cars had whitewalls, soap, a brush to wash with, clay bar kit, good wax, a cheap waxing machine. i have a cheap power washer that saves water and helps blast the crap off.
dont do this in direct sunlight. night time is best because the water doesnt evaporate too quickly.
wash the car with car soap or dawn or whatever you use.
get off all road tar etc...wd40 works good or use the special cleaners.
wash it again to get off the residue from the bug stuff.
wesley treatment. take the wesleys and spray it directly on one body part like the fender.always keep the rest of the car damp while you work on a panel at a time.
wearing gloves is good if you want to have finger prints the next day.
with the panel wet with wesleys, just rub it around. you could use a dishtowel or just your hand. the wesley does the work not you.
now rinse the panel real good. you will probably see a big difference already. dont let it dry or stay on too long. when you get around the body mouldings alot of black will probably come off but it ok. you did a test area so you know. then keep the car wet and do the whole car.
wash the car with soap again.
wesley treatment.do the wesleys on the car but still one panel at at time. but you must rinse each panel when you are done with it. you dont want wesley sitting on the paint too long, it will cause issues.
wash the car with soap.
now the years of dirt is bleached out without using any compound etc so its easier and plus it takes the dirt out but leaves the paint.
towel dry the car.
clay bar the car. use one of the kits i use megiuars. it goes super fast.
clay bar the car again.
now for the wax. some waxes say they remove dead paint which is ok.
you arent trying to do major scratch removal with regular wax. if you do want to get out scratches then use what ever system you have. thats kinda outside the scope of this diy. i like to use the cheap wax machine, it saves alot of rubbing.
wax one panel at a time. apply the wax to a 2'x2' area and work it back and forth. the paint is gonna soak up the wax like mad. since you are probably gonna have lots of wax, wipe off the bulk then do the buff till it dries with a good towel. i hate those microfiber cloths. soft cotton is the way to go. do the whole car. then do a dry buff pass to make sure its off.
wax one panel at a time again. then do a dry buff pass.
clean the wax out the mouldings with a tooth brush and rag.
detail the mouldings with black-out or armor all or whatever you have.
clean the windows, i like invisible glass.
spray the tire wet stuff onto the rag, not the tire. dont overdo it.
done. drink the last beer as you admire your job.
what you now have is paint that isnt stained and is also revived and protected with wax.
an e30 is small so it wont take too long.
getting the car raised with ramps or jacks or whatever makes it easier on your back.
so now your car is looking pretty good and it really wasnt that hard.
envy of others? remind them that its 'dont hate the palyer, hate the game.'
good luck
whynot
its an old trick but really works well.
for white cars that have the dirt soaked into the paint.
like if you wax a small area it looks better but its still dirty.
almost like dry chaulk.
disclaimers, do a test area, wear gloves, dont stick your dick in a drawer and then slam it, etc.
supplies, wesleys white wall bleach [get the wesleys they are the best] which is used for when cars had whitewalls, soap, a brush to wash with, clay bar kit, good wax, a cheap waxing machine. i have a cheap power washer that saves water and helps blast the crap off.
dont do this in direct sunlight. night time is best because the water doesnt evaporate too quickly.
wash the car with car soap or dawn or whatever you use.
get off all road tar etc...wd40 works good or use the special cleaners.
wash it again to get off the residue from the bug stuff.
wesley treatment. take the wesleys and spray it directly on one body part like the fender.always keep the rest of the car damp while you work on a panel at a time.
wearing gloves is good if you want to have finger prints the next day.
with the panel wet with wesleys, just rub it around. you could use a dishtowel or just your hand. the wesley does the work not you.
now rinse the panel real good. you will probably see a big difference already. dont let it dry or stay on too long. when you get around the body mouldings alot of black will probably come off but it ok. you did a test area so you know. then keep the car wet and do the whole car.
wash the car with soap again.
wesley treatment.do the wesleys on the car but still one panel at at time. but you must rinse each panel when you are done with it. you dont want wesley sitting on the paint too long, it will cause issues.
wash the car with soap.
now the years of dirt is bleached out without using any compound etc so its easier and plus it takes the dirt out but leaves the paint.
towel dry the car.
clay bar the car. use one of the kits i use megiuars. it goes super fast.
clay bar the car again.
now for the wax. some waxes say they remove dead paint which is ok.
you arent trying to do major scratch removal with regular wax. if you do want to get out scratches then use what ever system you have. thats kinda outside the scope of this diy. i like to use the cheap wax machine, it saves alot of rubbing.
wax one panel at a time. apply the wax to a 2'x2' area and work it back and forth. the paint is gonna soak up the wax like mad. since you are probably gonna have lots of wax, wipe off the bulk then do the buff till it dries with a good towel. i hate those microfiber cloths. soft cotton is the way to go. do the whole car. then do a dry buff pass to make sure its off.
wax one panel at a time again. then do a dry buff pass.
clean the wax out the mouldings with a tooth brush and rag.
detail the mouldings with black-out or armor all or whatever you have.
clean the windows, i like invisible glass.
spray the tire wet stuff onto the rag, not the tire. dont overdo it.
done. drink the last beer as you admire your job.
what you now have is paint that isnt stained and is also revived and protected with wax.
an e30 is small so it wont take too long.
getting the car raised with ramps or jacks or whatever makes it easier on your back.
so now your car is looking pretty good and it really wasnt that hard.
envy of others? remind them that its 'dont hate the palyer, hate the game.'
good luck
whynot
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