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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Arrow does the paint look normal?

or is it oxidized the reason i ask is i spoke to someone from meguiars and they said the car could have oxidation any input/help is appreciated how come at different angles the paint looks different and it doesn't have a mirror reflection look too it






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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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looks good to me.
maybe it just needs a good buff to get the mirror shine back?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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i need it to look like this



how it looks using Pinn Sig Paste wax
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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I feel a little trolling going on here...
Paint looks pretty dang good to me.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Yeah looks pretty good. I mean you could always buff it up.. Remove swirls, polish, seal and then wax it.. Could help with the wetness/depth of the paint.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Unless we get shots that are dedicated to having the sun reflected in the paint, it will look good. If you post up specific oxidized or swirled shots, then we'll have better input for ya
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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It is difficult to tell from the photos with any certainty if oxidation is present but the paint is 14 years old and likely could have some oxidation. Why not try a test spot with a mild polish and see if it makes a difference. You could also try using a glaze and wax in a test spot. Older paint usually responds well to a glaze. While the paint looks shiny it is possibly not as clear as it could be. The result you want should restore clarity and depth to the paint.

I suspect you might want the paint to look a bit darker and deeper, correct? If so, I'd try clay, polish and follow with Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze or Clearkote Red Moose Glaze and then a carnauba wax known for darkening effects on paint like Meg's #26 or Clearkote Carnauba Moose Wax. Sealants last longer and are highly reflective but typically don't darken the paint. You could apply a sealant and top with #26 for the same darkening effect if you want longer lasting protection.

Keep in mind the darkening is subtle and really has more to do with how light is refracted than actually darkening the paint. The carnaubas mentioned seem to make the paint look darker due the way it reflects and refracts light.

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Looks good to me
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