Can you polish off oxidization?
It is fairly easy to polish off oxidation and dead paint, even on old cars, with solid base paint which can be badly affected by redox. Dead paint, as it is often called, is soft and polishes off fairly easily.
Oxidized paint will come off during the process of machine polishing, however it can be done with regular hand polishing. Products such as AutoGlym's Super Resin Polish is actually a synthetic wax, which puts a coating on your car and prevents oxidation, but it also contains abrasive beads and cleaners which will remove dead paint. The procedure for using them it to apply them to the paintwork is similar to any wax, using a sponge applicator so that the paintwork is fully covered, wait for them to dry at which point they go hazy, and then buff them off.
However, as this is a polish, during application you can apply liberally, rub it a little more vigorously and this will create a greater polishing effect. However, regular hand polishing will keep on top of oxidation.
Alternatively, you can use a pure polish, the most famous of which is T-Cut Original Restorer, which is designed for precisely this issue. Although a very old product, it still works and is highly effective, although a little dusty.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 04/01/2023 12:32