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   sure, get a buffer and some buffing compound and go to it, it will shine nicely when you’re all done. its a tedious job so have some lemonade set asside for break time. good luck!

   Comment by nitro6two — March 27, 2008 @ 12:09 am

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   You need to use a product like `T cut’ or Maguiar’s cutting polish that will remove the top layer of grime and fade you may have to apply more than once if its really bad. Then finish with a polish that protects the new surface. See:http://meguiars.com/. They have on-line advice and you read the data on their products, which are generally great at restoring finishes.

   Comment by Huge — March 27, 2008 @ 8:49 pm

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   Depends how old it is, if it’s 15 to 20 years old it most likely has a “clear coat” on it and it won’t be so easy to shine it up. If it’s older or has no clear coat, most cleaner/waxes will work fine. I like Nu-finish. It’s cheap and works well. Meguirs is great also. Be sure to do it in the shade on a cool car (not hot after running it) or you’ll get swirl marks on it.

   Comment by Allen — March 31, 2008 @ 2:47 am

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   Dupont #7 car polish, a 41/2″ or 71/4″ angle grinder with a sheeps wool bonnet, no synthetic. wash car & dry. put polish on a small area and go to work, but dont hold pad in one place, it will burn the paint. you better plan on spending most of a day doing this, it takes time, but you will be pleased with the results. get 41/2″ the 7 is better but its heavy.

   Comment by catbox32 — April 1, 2008 @ 7:45 am

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   You may want to wash your car, rubbing it with 2000 grit sandpaper lightly….

   Then use the clay bar…

   Then use an orbital buffer and 3m Microfinishing compound…
   meguiar’s #7 glaze to a high gloss.

   Comment by tito_swave — April 2, 2008 @ 1:49 am

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