Old Black Chevy: Need help with paint

guardodoc · 03-31-2011, 10:42 AM

I have an 8 year old chevy tahoe that was parked outside and never waxed.
Is there a polish that I can do by hand for at least the hood
that will remove the oxidation ?
I don't have a polisher and don't want to buy one since I have access to two great detailers here in Southern Cal.
This truck isn't worth spending hundreds.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. It seems like in the old days there was something called a "cleaner" wax.
I know not to use rubbing compound.

Hawk Lax · 04-01-2011, 10:30 AM

autoglym srp available at pep boys might work. But GM paint outside for 8 years without ever

being waxed you probably have clear coat failure not just oxidation.

guardodoc · 04-01-2011, 10:45 AM

Thanks ! I'll give it a try.

Envious Eric · 04-02-2011, 02:09 PM

or meguiars 83/80...the oils in those polishes seem to work pretty well with oxidation.

Where in so cal are you...I think I might still have some 80/83 in the garage if you need some?

guardodoc · 04-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Eric,
Thanks. I sold it before I got a chance to polish it.
Buyer was more interested in mechanical integrity than
paint finish. I do appreciate the kind offer.

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guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	Old Black Chevy: Need help with paint I have an 8 year old chevy tahoe that was parked outside and never waxed. Is there a polish that I can do by hand for at least the hood that will remove the oxidation ? I don't have a polisher and don't want to buy one since I have access to two great detailers here in Southern Cal. This truck isn't worth spending hundreds. Thanks in advance. P.S. It seems like in the old days there was something called a "cleaner" wax. I know not to use rubbing compound.
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Hawk Lax Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 AW Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: L.I., N.Y. iTrader: (0)	autoglym srp available at pep boys might work. But GM paint outside for 8 years without ever being waxed you probably have clear coat failure not just oxidation.
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guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	Thanks ! I'll give it a try.
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	or meguiars 83/80...the oils in those polishes seem to work pretty well with oxidation. Where in so cal are you...I think I might still have some 80/83 in the garage if you need some?
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guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	oxidation Eric, Thanks. I sold it before I got a chance to polish it. Buyer was more interested in mechanical integrity than paint finish. I do appreciate the kind offer.
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