I bought a Volvo XC wagon in black from a friend. They obviously left it out in the sun for long periods. The upper surfaces are pretty faded - hood especially, roof in front of sunroof, top of rear hatch.
I tried some Meguiar's #4 cleaner / polish on it just to see. Milder than a rubbing compound, but still petroleum distillates and abrasive. Well, it looked good right away and I thought, that's too easy. Very black, water is beading up. Still needs some work obviously, fine polish, then wax.
So my concern and question is whether the clear coat is gone or I have cut through what was left and I'm just polishing black paint, which will fade again.
This doesn't like like typical peeling clear coat, it's just faded badly with some very big swirl marks, all the same direction. But I'm no paint or detailing expert! Also, the stuff in the bottle is very old and I don't know if they break down or if cold affects them, stored in the garage.
Another clue is there was no black on either cloth, just that dull orange Meguiar's.
Ideas?
Thanks -
I tried some Meguiar's #4 cleaner / polish on it just to see. Milder than a rubbing compound, but still petroleum distillates and abrasive. Well, it looked good right away and I thought, that's too easy. Very black, water is beading up. Still needs some work obviously, fine polish, then wax.
So my concern and question is whether the clear coat is gone or I have cut through what was left and I'm just polishing black paint, which will fade again.
This doesn't like like typical peeling clear coat, it's just faded badly with some very big swirl marks, all the same direction. But I'm no paint or detailing expert! Also, the stuff in the bottle is very old and I don't know if they break down or if cold affects them, stored in the garage.
Another clue is there was no black on either cloth, just that dull orange Meguiar's.
Ideas?
Thanks -
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