Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 My son's fiancee has an old ('89) red Honda Civic. We all know how red fades more than any other colour, but hers had faded dreadfully. It was disgusting! On the weekend, I gave half of the bonnet the Meguires 4 step and the difference was HUGE. The red looks brilliant. I think shiny red is one of the best colours, but faded red is one of the worst. Anyway, some parts of the car have faded almost to a white. Can the colour be restored from there, or is it time for a respray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) I'm no expert, but I guess it would depend on whether the white was due to bleaching of the paint or oxidisation of the clear coat. The former would need a respray, the latter maybe able to be restored by cut and polish. Edited January 30, 2006 by bravomikewhiskey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) cut and polish, but yea white patches usually means like a black respray is in order. Edited January 30, 2006 by *sic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic325i 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Try this link Not sure if it contains anything you didn't know, but seems pretty solid info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Hey, thanks! That link looks great. Damien - she's 31, way too old for a black car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 Hey, thanks! That link looks great. Damien - she's 31, way too old for a black car never too old to be badass.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) throw it out and buy a bimmer Edited January 30, 2006 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 That's what my son intends when they get married... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2006 That's what my son intends when they get married... The honda or the wife? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic325i 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 Hey, thanks! No probs, there are some interesting other articles there as well. Link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2006 The honda or the wife? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
