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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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is there anything that can be done about sun faded paint? (short of a repaint).

unfourtinatly, my 73 vert had to sit out side for about two years. there is now a very noticable diference between the paint on the rear deck that was in full sun and the paint that was under the convertable top.

a repaint is in the car's future, just not right away. is there anything that i can do about this to try to make it look a little better?

thanks,

Mike.
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There's lots of good paint cleaners on the market you can try. Meguiars has a few different ones that might help. You may find cleaners work best using a 10" power buffer that you can find pretty cheap. If you get it cleaned up. apply a good wax afterwards. Goog Luck

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thanks, i'll give that a try.

i've got an old power buffer. haven't used it in a few years.

hope this works.....
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I used 3M glaze until I got mine repainted. Works wonders for faded paint. Semper Fi Bob
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Check out Reviving Old Paint.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/page5.htm
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thanks, guys.

i'll give those suggestions a try.....
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