Looking at buying a Micra

[CMF_littlebear]

Hey are you using a cutting compound before you polish? On my red Micra which also had fading this worked an absolute treat.

 

[CMF_LonePhantom]

No I haven't tried any cutting compound yet. I'm worried it might take too much off and leave me with next to no paint! Can you recommend something that is fairly mild?

 

[CMF_littlebear]

Yeah, I'll have a look at what I've got tonight and let you know. It shouldn't take all your paint off - the difference is amazing - like from really matt soft orange to original bright red

 

[CMF_LonePhantom]

Thanks mate. The left side still has some damage, but if the colour that's there looks more like the rest of the car it will be a damn sight better.

 

[CMF_fred]

that's a great improvement, and your officially welcome now you're a owner..........You'd be modding b4 you know it, we won't be able to help yourself.

 

[CMF_littlebear]

Especially since there are several cheap things you can do to make noticeable improvements like the cold air intake and N14/15 calipers & discs.

 

[CMF_littlebear]

ok Phantom - here's what I used with excellent results.

First is the cutting compound - This one was recommended for cars with red paint - Just took the autoparts guys word for it - I have found he knows his stuff pretty well.

 

[CMF_littlebear]

Got this result just with the cutting compound - i.e. not polished yet.

 

[CMF_littlebear]

Then use a good polish - what you already have may be ok but it pays not to skimp.

 

[CMF_littlebear]

And be sure to use a proper 100% cotton cloth. These are pure cotton with no abrasive additives. Don't be tempted to use a teatowel or other general cloth as you risk leaving fine scratches in the paintwork due to chemicals in normal cloth

And don't one of your newborns cloth nappies

 

[CMF_littlebear]

And be sure to use a proper 100% cotton cloth. These are pure cotton with no abrasive additives. Don't be tempted to use a teatowel or other general cloth as you risk leaving fine scratches in the paintwork due to chemicals in normal cloth

And don't one of your newborns cloth nappies

 

[CMF_littlebear]

Here's the cloth to buy.