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1999 Miata - Severe Oxidation Removal
I picked up a 99 miata for a great price....but I looked at it in the dark and didnt see how bad it was. Overall it was just in rough shape, with oxidation and blemishes in the paint everywhere, and severe oxidation specifically on the passenger side. The owner must have parked it in the same spot every day for 6 years.
before pics (all freshly washed)
the worst. chalky, pink, and nasty
this pic actually looks decent.
process:
first off, this is my first time doing a full detailing process on the exterior. In the past I usually have just done a coat of gold class wax by hand. Since this time the car is in need of some serious help, I borrowed a friends DA buffer and meguiars supplies, and went to work.
started off with a carwash using the professional line shampoo (i use gold class shampoo too), did a light misting with simple green while the car was wet, wiped with a towel then washed off.
then claybarred the car with the meguiars kit. I like the meguiars kit over the others because it comes with 2 bars and a microfiber towel.
Ive never claybarred before and never thought it was worth it (clay kits arent cheap). I was impressed with the results however, even on the oxidized portions the pain t had been made completely smooth, and afterwards water beaded up on the surface as if there was fresh wax on it. Very cool, im a convert.
Fire up the buffer. I started off on the worst part of the car with the pro line medium cutting compound. The rest of the car I used #83 DA Cleaner/Polish. Followed up with #82 swirl free polish.
Here is a in-progress shot. This is after #82 on the rear quarter (no glaze or sealant) but the door hasnt been touched
finished up with show car glaze and a misting with final inspection. I didnt use a sealant because I didnt think I needed to, but I picked up some NXT so Im going to use that next time.
final results
I couldnt be happier
this was my first time doing this, and Im sure there are a lot of things I could do better, but afterwards I went out and immediately bought my own DA buffer and the meguiars pro products, Im sold.
I picked up a 99 miata for a great price....but I looked at it in the dark and didnt see how bad it was. Overall it was just in rough shape, with oxidation and blemishes in the paint everywhere, and severe oxidation specifically on the passenger side. The owner must have parked it in the same spot every day for 6 years.
before pics (all freshly washed)
the worst. chalky, pink, and nasty
this pic actually looks decent.
process:
first off, this is my first time doing a full detailing process on the exterior. In the past I usually have just done a coat of gold class wax by hand. Since this time the car is in need of some serious help, I borrowed a friends DA buffer and meguiars supplies, and went to work.
started off with a carwash using the professional line shampoo (i use gold class shampoo too), did a light misting with simple green while the car was wet, wiped with a towel then washed off.
then claybarred the car with the meguiars kit. I like the meguiars kit over the others because it comes with 2 bars and a microfiber towel.
Ive never claybarred before and never thought it was worth it (clay kits arent cheap). I was impressed with the results however, even on the oxidized portions the pain t had been made completely smooth, and afterwards water beaded up on the surface as if there was fresh wax on it. Very cool, im a convert.
Fire up the buffer. I started off on the worst part of the car with the pro line medium cutting compound. The rest of the car I used #83 DA Cleaner/Polish. Followed up with #82 swirl free polish.
Here is a in-progress shot. This is after #82 on the rear quarter (no glaze or sealant) but the door hasnt been touched
finished up with show car glaze and a misting with final inspection. I didnt use a sealant because I didnt think I needed to, but I picked up some NXT so Im going to use that next time.
final results
I couldnt be happier
this was my first time doing this, and Im sure there are a lot of things I could do better, but afterwards I went out and immediately bought my own DA buffer and the meguiars pro products, Im sold.
Red miata's look great when all shined up 
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