[RedlineRacer]

Originally posted by Bill Roberts
Red is the Worst.

Rubbing compound may leave some swirl that are not going to be removable. I would simply wax the crap out of it by hand. Wax on, Wax off (LOL) If you get it looking really tight, then take dishwashing detergent and remove all of the wax...I mean every bit of it...overkill, like 10 washes.

Then go to the body shop and have it clearcoated. I know a guy that did this and his paint is holding up really well now...but ultimately, to have your car sanded down, repainted properly, about a 700 dollar job and your problems will be solved.


You will find that a good grade of wax will remove so much of the dead red paint that you will need many applicators to do this. I would get 3 rolls of the blue shop towels (paper) and prepare for some sore arms.

A buffer would be much better but the applicators are not cheap and you would go through a bunch of them....AND, an inexperienced person behind a power buffer can do much more harm than good.

I feel for you but wax the stuffings out of it and see what you have.

The reason to wash with dishwashing detergent after you get it right IF you are going to have it clear coated is that no paint will stick to wax...clearcoat will not stick...it will bubble up and orange peel galore.

If you really love your car, get a car cover for the times it is sitting in the sun.

For that much work you might as well get a decent paint job because it will never look very good by doing that. You only have so many layers of paint to polish.