So i believe i have a single stage paint on my hot red 88 nissan because when i use my electric orbital with ultimate compound my bonnets turn red is that normal? Also noticed after i removed all the sun fade the paint had using uc the paint came back to brand new but if it rains and then sun comes out it seems like the paint starts going back to being faded after a few days anyway i can stop this? i applied wax after using uc and still doesnt help i guess my paint is too far gone and need a new paint job? but i mean after buffing it with uc it looks brand damn new but once it rains and the sun comes out u can see its starting to look not as good after a few days of rain and sun beating on the paint.
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Re: Question about sun fade and using ultimate compound
With single stage paint, it is normal to have the color come off onto the pads or bonnets. Try using some #7 after polishing the paint to help feed it with a lot of the polishing oils that are present in the #7. This may help the longevity of the paint. If it doesn't help, then your paint is probably too far gone to save.
Try reading this article for more help:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ge-paints.htmlDon
12/27/2015
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2013 Camaro ... triple black
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I consider the article Don referenced above as the "Bible" of SS paint restoration, having done the process quite a few times over the past 5 years. Mike has changed one thing in his subsequent restos, however. Originally, he applied the M07 with an mf towel. Over the past few years, he has switched to a terry washcloth for the M07 apps. The coarser fibers of the terrycloth material accomplish a greater amount of oxidation removal than microfiber towels. Often, I will do more than one M07 app, complete with overnight soak in the attempt to saturate the paint with as much of the M07 oil content as possible. Sometimes, that's all the paint needs to look good, so I'll then apply my LSP of choice. Other times, some further polishing is necessary, in which case I'll try M80 first, as it's worked well for me, using pad choice to vary the cut.
I have no scientific proof, but my experience has shown that the more M07 you can "force feed" into the paint prior to waxing, the more longevity you add to the final results.
Bill
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Re: Question about sun fade and using ultimate compound
Originally posted by Don View PostWith single stage paint, it is normal to have the color come off onto the pads or bonnets. Try using some #7 after polishing the paint to help feed it with a lot of the polishing oils that are present in the #7. This may help the longevity of the paint. If it doesn't help, then your paint is probably too far gone to save.
Try reading this article for more help:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ge-paints.html
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What wax did you use after UC?
You may need something more durable to lock in all your hard work..Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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Originally posted by davey g-force View PostWhat wax did you use after UC?
You may need something more durable to lock in all your hard work..
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Re: Question about sun fade and using ultimate compound
That kinda makes sense, as UQW is a sealant (it does have a tiny bit of carnauba to btw).
I would try the M7 like others above have said, followed by UW. That should last much longer than what you have been experiencing.Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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Re: Question about sun fade and using ultimate compound
should i just go over the areas that faded out again with m7 and then follow with quik wax instead of using ultimate compound again? Cause i already went over the car with uc and brought back the shine but now the shine especially on the roof is starting to fade again.
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Originally posted by Ilovecleancars View Postits the ultimate quik wax spray that i used after using ultimate compound but if i tried using a carnuba wax after uc it cause imperfections to the paint.
Originally posted by Ilovecleancars View Postshould i just go over the areas that faded out again with m7 and then follow with quik wax instead of using ultimate compound again? Cause i already went over the car with uc and brought back the shine but now the shine especially on the roof is starting to fade again.Originally posted by BluelineI own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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Re: Question about sun fade and using ultimate compound
Sounds like the paint is dry. Follow that thread by using some M7 and then do your paint correction or a polish such as Ultimate Polish if you need it.
UQW is durable and offers good protection but it's really meant to be used as a maintenance product. It's a booster type product that is used to extend the life of whatever wax you are using and to give back some of the shine that was lost.
Like Davey said try using ultimate liquid wax or NXT. These are both sealants and will last longer than carnauba.
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That is true. But it has no abrasives in it so if you need any type of paint correction you can do that as well with something that has abrasives in it. You probably don't since you already used ultimate compound.
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Originally posted by The Guz View PostThat is true. But it has no abrasives in it so if you need any type of paint correction you can do that as well with something that has abrasives in it. You probably don't since you already used ultimate compound.
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Re: Question about sun fade and using ultimate compound
Originally posted by BillyJack View PostI consider the article Don referenced above as the "Bible" of SS paint restoration, having done the process quite a few times over the past 5 years. Mike has changed one thing in his subsequent restos, however. Originally, he applied the M07 with an mf towel. Over the past few years, he has switched to a terry washcloth for the M07 apps. The coarser fibers of the terrycloth material accomplish a greater amount of oxidation removal than microfiber towels. Often, I will do more than one M07 app, complete with overnight soak in the attempt to saturate the paint with as much of the M07 oil content as possible. Sometimes, that's all the paint needs to look good, so I'll then apply my LSP of choice. Other times, some further polishing is necessary, in which case I'll try M80 first, as it's worked well for me, using pad choice to vary the cut.
I have no scientific proof, but my experience has shown that the more M07 you can "force feed" into the paint prior to waxing, the more longevity you add to the final results.
Bill
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