How to bring back the shine? Help!

ian20v · 04-02-09, 12:34 PM

Anyone any tips on restoring red oxidised paint on Audi Coupe Quattro i've just acquired ? Car needs some serious TLC

4v6 · 04-02-09, 12:43 PM

Darnit, was going to buy that one meself....oh well, the hunt continues.

ian20v · 04-02-09, 12:58 PM

Yes i was chuffed ! I got the train down from Bonny Scotland ,and drove her back last night 225 miles no bother.The car needs some body work done,theres a little misfire,exhausts got a hole in it(sounds great) underneath and drivetrain solid,wee bit of pillar rot.The lad at the garage had 380 hits in one day on the car,there was alot of interest.Also picked up a cheap as chips 90quattro F reg with a perfect interior(needs a wing,wheel bearing) its well nippy for a 10v its the 2.2KV engine sounds LOVELLY! Audicoupeparts has got a coupe quattro for sell.

SteveCat · 04-02-09, 03:59 PM

Hi mate and congrats on your 2 buys!

Before Coxy spies this post I'd probably just echo what he says anyway...

If youre going down the rotary (random orbital) polishing route make sure you know how to use one properly or you'll just burn through the paint..

Personally I'd do it by hand using Farecla G3 paste,then normal Meguiars Polish,then wax.I use Zymol Cleaner wax cheap from Halfords strangely,as its a pricey brand.

Why not buy some G3 then take shots of her,upload them,and we can advise as you go in the event youre not sure mate...

Classic Raudi.....were here to help!

ian20v · 04-02-09, 07:53 PM

What exactly is G3 paste? Is it a form of T-cut?

gabriel.oconnell · 04-02-09, 08:04 PM

when you use g3 make sure you put it on a very wet car ,otherwise it will burn the paint, used it several times, also seen on wheeler dealers

ian20v · 04-02-09, 08:13 PM

How do you apply it ? perhaps a small area at a time.Is it better than a T-cut?
Does it need to be Warm weather?

amanda · 04-02-09, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian20v

Anyone any tips on restoring red oxidised paint on Audi Coupe Quattro i've just acquired ? Car needs some serious TLC

That will come up very nice, just needs some help but the best person to ask is Coxy

Martc · 04-02-09, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabriel.oconnell

when you use g3 make sure you put it on a very wet car ,otherwise it will burn the paint

Bit of a myth this....

Its not just making sure that either the pad of the buffer or the car is wet its more to do with constantly holding the buffer in the same place or too much pressure that 'may' cause the paint to burn through.

Burning through the paint is more likely to occur if the paint on the car is substandard, you have to go some to burn through decent paint......

04-02-09, 03:59 PM	#4
SteveCat 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,523	. Hi mate and congrats on your 2 buys! Before Coxy spies this post I'd probably just echo what he says anyway... If youre going down the rotary (random orbital) polishing route make sure you know how to use one properly or you'll just burn through the paint.. Personally I'd do it by hand using Farecla G3 paste,then normal Meguiars Polish,then wax.I use Zymol Cleaner wax cheap from Halfords strangely,as its a pricey brand. Why not buy some G3 then take shots of her,upload them,and we can advise as you go in the event youre not sure mate... Classic Raudi.....were here to help! __________________ Mercedes E220 Sportline Coupe

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04-02-09, 12:43 PM	#2
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Darnit, was going to buy that one meself....oh well, the hunt continues.

04-02-09, 12:58 PM	#3
ian20v 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sticksville,dumfries and galloway Posts: 4,241	Yes i was chuffed ! I got the train down from Bonny Scotland ,and drove her back last night 225 miles no bother.The car needs some body work done,theres a little misfire,exhausts got a hole in it(sounds great) underneath and drivetrain solid,wee bit of pillar rot.The lad at the garage had 380 hits in one day on the car,there was alot of interest.Also picked up a cheap as chips 90quattro F reg with a perfect interior(needs a wing,wheel bearing) its well nippy for a 10v its the 2.2KV engine sounds LOVELLY! Audicoupeparts has got a coupe quattro for sell.

04-02-09, 07:53 PM	#5
ian20v 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sticksville,dumfries and galloway Posts: 4,241	What exactly is G3 paste? Is it a form of T-cut?

04-02-09, 08:04 PM	#6
gabriel.oconnell 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: brynmawr Posts: 3,243	when you use g3 make sure you put it on a very wet car ,otherwise it will burn the paint, used it several times, also seen on wheeler dealers

04-02-09, 08:13 PM	#7
ian20v 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sticksville,dumfries and galloway Posts: 4,241	How do you apply it ? perhaps a small area at a time.Is it better than a T-cut? Does it need to be Warm weather?