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    I'm gonna buff the paint on my 2 door soon, just lookin for some tips if ya'll can help me out. Also, what do I want to use for it, like polishing compound, or what?
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    #2
    some "color back" car polish will work. Look for stuff that says "makes old paint new" and it removes oxidization... "safe for all finishes" that kind of thing. I just used some stuff called 2001 car polish, it worked pretty good. Before I had used turtle wax color back.

    and they mean it when it says do not apply in the sun or on a hot car, lol
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      #3
      Cool, thanks.
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      '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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        #4
        If it is really faded bad, rubbing compound my be needed.
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          #5

          In what condition is the paint?

          Is it oxidized, contains swirls, or has scratches?

          Will you be using a Porter Cable, machine polisher, or applying everything by hand?
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            #6
            I have a 6" inch or so orbital buffer. Paint is mostly shiney, just some spots are oxidized I guess.
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            '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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              #7
              Be sure to use the proper pads.

              I'd try Meguiars #83 or 3M's Perfect It III swirl remover.

              Furthermore, I know Klasse All In One cleaner and protectant can remove oxidation.

              This might also be helpful.

              Once you're finished, be sure to apply some sort of polish or wax.
              The 2003 Marauder 300A F.I.T #003
              The 1998 P71 Jinbei. SOLD!
              The 2001 P71 (Flying Snow).

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                #8
                Thanks.

                I was going to try the 3 step Meguiars stuff from advance. I have all the pads for the buffer, too.
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