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Apr 6, 2013 | 06:06 PM

03 outlander

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faded paint

hey my new 03 out lander has some very faded paint on the hood and hatch, any ideas on how to bring the shine and colour back?

Apr 19, 2013 | 11:38 PM

mxmikie

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From: Bouse,az

what do you mean ?????

Apr 20, 2013 | 08:14 AM

03 outlander

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the cars red and my paint has faded almost to pink from the sun, i wonder if a good buffing would bring it back or if i might need to wet sand it?

Apr 21, 2013 | 05:54 AM

mxmikie

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From: Bouse,az

so its the paint and not the clear coat ????

Apr 28, 2014 | 08:36 PM

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Depends on the paint condition. You can try polishing a small part to see the result. Or wet sand than polish it to finish.

Apr 29, 2014 | 06:31 AM

jkeaton

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Probably need to sand down and have it clearcoated again. Once it gets too far, thwere is no bringing faded paint back.

Apr 29, 2014 | 09:09 PM

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Just be careful when sanding down the paint. Better have it done by a pro.

Apr 3, 2021 | 07:21 AM

Jupiter

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use a DA machine polisher with medium cut pads and polishing compound. just do 2-3 pass.

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