Severely Oxidized Paint Fixable?

[89LXSBF]

I'm the owner of an '89 Mustang that has severe oxidation due to the previous owner parking it outside for several years and was wondering if Adam's had anything that could help restore the paint. This isn't a show car or nothing, more of a dedicated drag car. I've already tried some Meguiar's Cleaning Wax and applied it by hand with the included applicator. It turned out alright but I think maybe using a DA polisher or something would yield better results. The car is very solid and only has a couple spots of surface rust. I plan on sanding those areas down and spraying with a can of my paint code. I'm new to paint and body work so please bare with me. lol But any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan Smith

[BRZN]

Welcome to the forum Dan.

 

Yes, a DA like the Cycol Adam sells will help you tremendously in bringing that paint to life. You'll need to thoroughly clean and decontaminate the paint using a clay bar then begin polishing. Adam's PCP followed up with the PFP should do the trick using the 4" microfiber pads. Be patient, that damage didn't happen overnight, and it'll take time to correct it.

[mc2hill]

Welcome Dan!

 

And what Dave said ^

[Kingsford]

Try some Revive Polish too. Might be fun. By far my favorite and most underestimated Adam's Product.

[89LXSBF]

I appreciate it! That sounds like a plan. Would y'all recommend microfiber or foam pads? I think in the video they said microfiber would be more aggressive? Sounds like that'd be the best option if that's the case. Thanks again.

[Kingsford]

Recommend Foam... Finishes down better than MF. If you never used ether one, get foam and you'll never know the difference.

 

MF would possibly cut off 1-2 passes but wouldn't give a fine finish like foam will.

[89LXSBF]

Alright sweet. Thanks

[egott_91]

Both, MF and foam. MF for cut, foam to finish down.

[BRZN]

Experience tells me you'll want to start with the microfiber pads. That's why I'd suggested them in my first post.

[Sizzle Chest]

I'd do a test spot/panel first with the LEAST aggressive method/pad/polish/etc first.  See what kind of results you are getting and take it from there...

 

Keep us posted.

[Team Adam's]

I can't remember what year this truck was that I worked on last fall, but I'll let you come to your own conclusions on whether it's possible or not. 

 

 

 

[BlackedoutLT3]

Also check out my post with this very bad oxidized paint. 

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/26864-1988-300zx-write-up/

[89LXSBF]

^BlackedoutLT3, that car came out great!

Nick@Adams that don't look too bad either!

And my bad BRZN I missed that part.

Edited July 24, 2014 by 89LXSBF

[Fphillips]

I can't remember what year this truck was that I worked on last fall, but I'll let you come to your own conclusions on whether it's possible or not.

 

 

 

Nice work Nick!