Flat yellow paint

[A500leroy]

In really simple terms.

What do I need to do to bring a gloss back to faded Matt yellow paint that's in otherwise good condition.
What products and equipment do I require.

Also, I know there's a product that brings back the shine to black plastic bumpers for a really long time but I can't remember what it is.

[E63eeeeee...]

Can't help with the paint but this stuff is the nuts for recovering faded black plastic
https://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-matte-black-plast...

[Super Sonic]

Tcut & polish?

[A500leroy]

E63eeeeee... said:

Can't help with the paint but this stuff is the nuts for recovering faded black plastic
https://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-matte-black-plast...

Thanks

[21TonyK]

I think the trim restorer you are thinking of is Gtechniq C4. You apply it with a pad unlike the other stuff which you apply like a paint, ie. remove and prep the trim then spray.

For the paintwork if it's dull it's oxidised. You need to remove this layer with an abrasive compound (T cut has been mentioned) which you can do by hand with a cloth, a polishing pad on a drill or dedicated polisher. Obviously a cloth is the cheap and (not so) easy option.

Its likely the abrasive compound abrasive will leave a semi gloss finish which then needs polishing with a finer compound (normal car polish). Something like Autoglym Super Resin Polish would work, its still course enough to polish but gives a finish most would be happy with. Again, cloth, drill pad or polisher.

I'm no detailer but I've polished enough cars to sort out the basics.

[A500leroy]

21TonyK said:

I think the trim restorer you are thinking of is Gtechniq C4. You apply it with a pad unlike the other stuff which you apply like a paint, ie. remove and prep the trim then spray.

For the paintwork if it's dull it's oxidised. You need to remove this layer with an abrasive compound (T cut has been mentioned) which you can do by hand with a cloth, a polishing pad on a drill or dedicated polisher. Obviously a cloth is the cheap and (not so) easy option.

Its likely the abrasive compound abrasive will leave a semi gloss finish which then needs polishing with a finer compound (normal car polish). Something like Autoglym Super Resin Polish would work, its still course enough to polish but gives a finish most would be happy with. Again, cloth, drill pad or polisher.

I'm no detailer but I've polished enough cars to sort out the basics.

Cheers fella

[Belle427]

You could try Autoglym.suoer resin on it first by hand or something with a bit more cut such as meguiars ultimate compound.
Both available in halfords.

[LordGrover]

I once had a bright yellow Saab that was badly faded/flat. Autoglym SRP and carnauba wax brought it up beautifully... for a few weeks. It wasn't long before it went back to flat. A shame as it looked great when it was shiny.