Can I Fix My Paint?

[MikeE30325i]

I asked myself this question about the paint on my 325i. its in sad shape. I decided on just doing the trunk lid, just to see if it would be worth it.

So i ran to the local Checker Automotive and picked up some wax and that new TurtleWax Ice Claybar stuff, figuring i would give it a try.

I took the wing off to get the 20 odd years of dirt out from underneath it.

Started with a wash, just to remove all loose dirts and surface soils.

After Claybar

Letting the wax haze

I did the same to the trunk spoiler too.Finished product



All in all, i am happy with the way it turned out. The paint is still nowhere near perfect, but at least i know it can look shiny and presentable again.Thanks for looking.

[trashcop 80s 80s]

That turtle wax liquid clay bar works great. I used some a few weeks ago and was very impressed. It is much easier to use than a regular clay bar also.

[StrokedSix]

that turned out really good. are you going to do the rest of the car? try some "real" products and it may turn out even better. a nice polish will help a lot too. what wax are you using?

[MikeE30325i]

That turtle wax liquid clay bar works great. I used some a few weeks ago and was very impressed. It is much easier to use than a regular clay bar also.

yeah, i found it super easy to work too. did a fabulous job.

[sticksdaman]

how much did all that shit cost you

did a fine job i must say... hows that door of yours?

[MikeE30325i]

that turned out really good. are you going to do the rest of the car? try some "real" products and it may turn out even better. a nice polish will help a lot too. what wax are you using?

yeah, now i have to do the rest of the car. loland i was using Mothers wax, the stuff in the red can.and i didnt use any polish, simply because i am not that knowledgable about the subject.when do you put the polish on? and how?

[MikeE30325i]

how much did all that shit cost you

did a fine job i must say... hows that door of yours?

cost me about 30 bucks for all the stuff.and the door is going to be transformed into a red one tonight. lol but right now its still broken.


and thanks for the compliment

[ebelements]

Awesome work dude!

[Silence*]

Wow, that looks good. Now I'm gonna have to try this on my car.

[MikeE30325i]

Thanks for the kind words, now i just have to do the rest of the car!

[JK_E30]

Thanks for the kind words, now i just have to do the rest of the car!

Then we will do minezz!

Once i get those damn windows workin....

[CorvallisBMW]

Looks great, I'v enever used a 'liquid clay bar' but the old-fashioned kind are great. You could apply a polish after the clay bar, before using a wax. It should help remove scratches and give a nice, deep look to the paint. If you do, get a wax that is mostly carnauba, you don't need any 'cleaner wax' after you clay & polish.

[MikeE30325i]

Looks great, I'v enever used a 'liquid clay bar' but the old-fashioned kind are great. You could apply a polish after the clay bar, before using a wax. It should help remove scratches and give a nice, deep look to the paint. If you do, get a wax that is mostly carnauba, you don't need any 'cleaner wax' after you clay & polish.

Jake, we wil most def do yours! just get your windows up!alright, i have the mothers caranuba wax right now.what kind of polish should i get? and do i apply it the same as i do the wax and claybar?

[M42Technik]

I recently picked up that liquid claybar, glad to see it works well!

Now I just need to spend a whole day cleaning...

[Ender.]

I wish I could see the pictures but photobucket doesnt want to load them...