Anyone have any tips on a good product? My car has some light oxidation on the front bumper that I'd like to restore the shine to. I don't have a machine buffer or porter cable, nor do I have any experience with these, so I'd like to do the job by hand. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks!
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April 30, 2010 11:58 a.m. bequietanddrive New Reader
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April 30, 2010 1:25 p.m. SillyImportRacer Reader
Miquiers (sp?) Makes a several polishes that are well suited to hand application. They use a numbering system to make choosing the right product easy.
Of course, once you get the bumper done, you'll want to do the rest of the car.
& don't forget to wax it ti help the shine last.
Good luck.
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April 30, 2010 2:00 p.m. mkiisupra New Reader
McGuiars is good, 3M is industry stuff. They have a nice light rubbing compound (Perfect-it II) that I have used since the 80's. Hand or machine, this works great, then follow with polisher and wax, or just wax, very forgiving.
And yes, you will want to do the rest of the car.
Eric G
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April 30, 2010 3:24 p.m. Racedreamer New Reader
+1 on the perfect-it II. Easy to use an works great.
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April 30, 2010 4:23 p.m. M2Pilot Reader
there's some good info on this on the roadfly detailing forum.
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April 30, 2010 7:47 p.m. Lesley SuperDork
Yep, Meguiar's #9 and a good clay bar restored my nasty dull-looking truck to a slick shiny beast again.
