archangels

my ride looks nice but the only thing that bothers me is the front bumper looks like it could be loosing some clear coat shine on some portions of my front bumper, it was waxed but did not help does any one know a product if any out there that can bring back its shine? the portions that look like the clear coat is going away feels slightly rought then smooths out when i get near the clear coat...thanks

hitthepin

I would clay bar the area(or the whole car really) and then use a high grade of polish. Check out this product Zaino. http://www.zainostore.com/

It will give you a show room shine. You must take your time and follow a good procedure.

I also read on a car detailing forum that before you clay bar, you should wash your car with Dawn dish detergent. It will strip off any was or polish the car presently has.

Disclaimer: I'm saying all this assuming the front of your car is just showing age. If your clear coat is peeling, this won't help as much as you'd like.

lexus114

Except for buffing it real well,so it blends in.Dewalt sells nice buffers.Other than that,not much else you can do,except re spray clearcoat.

archangels

i did clay bar the whole car, i think the clear coat wear off on some of the portions on top bumper? any suggestions?

archangels

where you buy clear coat? will it turn out the same? or other procedures follow?

hitthepin

Clay bar will only remove all the uneven surfaces and contaminants. From there you need to use a high quality polish and buff it. Again, its important to use a quality product. If you don't want to use Zaino, I've used Mothers brand clay bar, wax and been fairly happy with the results.

http://www.autogeek.net/motcalgolcla.html

If you've clayed, waxed..etc. and it doesn't give you a good shine then, you might just need to repaint.

lexus114

And don`t try to spray it yourself,trust me.Go to a reputable body shop for that.You also might want to try a good detailer in your area.If they know how to use a wheel,you would be surprised how it may come out.

archangels

i did use mothers, i guess it was too late previous owner did not take care of it looks like clear coat vanished on some portions?

archangels

whats a wheel? a buffer? does buffers blend together paintclear coats thanks

HarrierAWD

You may be using an abrasive wax/polish that has worn away the clearcoat. I recommend Black Magic which has a true non-abrasive formula.

archangels

says clear coat safe... but you have a link to that sounds interesting

lexus114

Yes, it`s a slang for buffer.I have been in the automotive field too long I guess.That is why i mentioned getting it detailed (@ reputable shop,that is known for good work) At my place,their was one guy that could really do great work.

archangels

i recenly bought presto clear coat product i will test out once i recieve if everything goes good i will let you know. supposablid it was advertised in the 2guys garage on espn 5 year warranty on there product

archangels

this is rx pics before applying presto product clearcoat let me know what you think

archangels

this is presto product clearcoat applied seems like a big improvemet, but i will apply another coat tomorrow so i could see if it will improve even better and fully shine good product what you think has 5 year guaranteed permanent!