AshirogiHatake

hey I'm new to the forums but i just bought a red ek hatch and was wondering how to get the oxidation out. I've heard some people say to just wax it and use a buffer till it shines but just wanted to hear some input thanks!! also do those headlight kits work to make them clear again?

JDMswagSerf

You will be there for hours with wax by hand.
If the oxidation is minimal, you can buff it to see if it brings out a shine.
It its really bad, you can color sand it then buff it.
These tips may or may not work depending on the seriousness of oxidation.

Some kits work.
They are basically sand paper and a little buffing wheel you attach to your drill and some buffing/cutting compound.

If you have your own buffer, all you need to buy is sand paper.
Sand the lights down and buff them with cutting compound and they will be almost like new again.

AshirogiHatake

yea its pretty bad... it looks like it sat a long time before i got it, thanks for the reply ill try that out thanks

JDMswagSerf

Do you have any pics of it?

AshirogiHatake

uhhhh yea


not the best pic but the only one i have rn

testify

Respray it Milano Red if you don't like the Milano Pink.

JDMswagSerf

I don't see any oxidation(on the hood), just looks faded.
You should try to color sand and buff it.

AshirogiHatake

thanks man i will im gonna buff the crap out of it lol. gonna look good soon ill post pics when its done. thanks again man.

JDMswagSerf

You're welcome.
Be careful buffing or sanding edges. They are easy to burn through, you don't want a burn through.

testify

Buffing won't help because it's faded, not oxidized.

AshirogiHatake

yea no it didnt work ig its faded or something... does that mean new paint job?

JDMswagSerf

Yup, time for a paint job.