[Healeys] Best product to remove oxidation (non Healey)

[Bob Spidell]

Hi Jim,

Maguiar's has a series of products that are numbered, from Swirl Remover 
(9) to Medium Cut Cleaner (1).  The smaller the number, the more 
abrasive (they also have a thermometer-like graphic to show 
abrasiveness).  I'd start with a higher number cleaner--maybe the Fine 
Cut (2).  If that works, great, if not, try the next, more aggressive 
product.  The more aggressive products should be used with a polisher.  
If you buy a polisher, get an orbital or "dual action" (unless you want 
to use the car for practice with a standard polisher--almost guaranteed 
you'll burn or gouge the paint).  There's lots of info on the 'net, 
here's one:  http://video.yahoo.com/watch/108451/1287613
 
Other companies have similar products, but I haven't tried them and 
Maguiar's is available pretty much everywhere.

bs


Jim Ryan wrote:
> My son just bought a 97 VW GTI.  A few of the body panels are oxidized (it's
> red).  What is the best product/method to try and polish this out with?
>  Thanks.
>
> -Jim
> (c)?(c),
>
> 64 BJ7
>   
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