Maintaining Guards Red
- Thread starter robwils
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I wouldn't T-Cut it repeatedly, it removes the very top layer of paint to remove any minor scratches, over time you end up taking off a lot and going straight through, I know a guy who did that to his old escort.
The very best you can do is take it to a professional detailer who will machine polish it, again this removes the top layers of paint that is scratched down to a perfectly smooth finish which is then waxed for protection. You then wash and wax it every few weeks or months to maintain this layer of protection! Theres a guide here that shows the "best" method to wash your car - "The 2 bucket method", as well as loads of other things. Have a wander round there, you should the answer to most detailing related questions. Sorry if you already know this!
Or the much cheaper way is to get some Autoglym Super Resin Polish, chuck that on then put an wax on top, something like Autoglym HD or Extra Gloss Protection. Thats excellent "bang for your buck" and you can get all 3 of those from Halfrauds.
The only thing I will say is that its a slipperly slope, I've spent hundreds over the years on a rotary polisher, waxes, shampoos, polishes, tar remover, wheel cleaner etc etc
The very best you can do is take it to a professional detailer who will machine polish it, again this removes the top layers of paint that is scratched down to a perfectly smooth finish which is then waxed for protection. You then wash and wax it every few weeks or months to maintain this layer of protection! Theres a guide here that shows the "best" method to wash your car - "The 2 bucket method", as well as loads of other things. Have a wander round there, you should the answer to most detailing related questions. Sorry if you already know this!
Or the much cheaper way is to get some Autoglym Super Resin Polish, chuck that on then put an wax on top, something like Autoglym HD or Extra Gloss Protection. Thats excellent "bang for your buck" and you can get all 3 of those from Halfrauds.
The only thing I will say is that its a slipperly slope, I've spent hundreds over the years on a rotary polisher, waxes, shampoos, polishes, tar remover, wheel cleaner etc etc
Copperman05
New member
Theres not really just one thing that will stop it going pink, what you need to do is get rid of the oxidation first via hand or machine polishing (the latter will be much more effective) and then protect the paint with a good wax or sealant. However if you just then leave the paint and not wax it or protect it it will revert back to its pink state. Its not difficult you just need to apply a wax or sealant once every couple of months or so.
Edd
Edd
yeh get it red with a polish and then keep it red with a good wax or sealant.
BH still got a good offer on for a kit; soap, clay and sealant with a mitt and a big shammy; http://www.bilthamber.com/bilthamber-special-offers.php.. then youre just short of a polish, ive used autoglym paint renovator (for badly faded) and polish (for reasonable paint) in the past on a red car that came up well.
BH still got a good offer on for a kit; soap, clay and sealant with a mitt and a big shammy; http://www.bilthamber.com/bilthamber-special-offers.php.. then youre just short of a polish, ive used autoglym paint renovator (for badly faded) and polish (for reasonable paint) in the past on a red car that came up well.
Fat Albert
New member
I use liquid claybar on mine occasionally, but most of the time I use Zymol polish as it removes dirt from the paint, can be used on wet surfaces and smells nice too!
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Chrishazle
Active member
I take it you've already seen this current thread :
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=544770&mpage=1&key=򅀂
Don't worry too much about guards red - I've had 3, and the only one with the pink problem was the 1983 944lux that had not been looked after. The thread above shows what can be achieved with a little (lot!) elbow grease. Personally I maintain with AG HD wax, and about twice a year when I feel entusiastic I give her a good clean (wash and clay) then apply AG Bodyshop 01B finish polish (a hard polish) followed by AD super high gloss polish then HD wax to finish - 3 layers of protection.
Main thing is to get the paintwork right first - which means flatting out all the swirls and scratches.
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=544770&mpage=1&key=򅀂
Don't worry too much about guards red - I've had 3, and the only one with the pink problem was the 1983 944lux that had not been looked after. The thread above shows what can be achieved with a little (lot!) elbow grease. Personally I maintain with AG HD wax, and about twice a year when I feel entusiastic I give her a good clean (wash and clay) then apply AG Bodyshop 01B finish polish (a hard polish) followed by AD super high gloss polish then HD wax to finish - 3 layers of protection.
Main thing is to get the paintwork right first - which means flatting out all the swirls and scratches.
robwils
New member
Cheers guys, I was just worried that any process to stop it going pink would involve T cutting or similar too often and removing layers of paint and in time need a respray.
I'm happy enough to do a detail twice a year, and keep it well polished. I've got a pretty good selection of stuff.
I use a Werkstat acrylic kit on my mini, clayed it before doing it too.
Get my stuff from these guys...
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/werkstat-car-care-and-detailing-products.html
Up in Aberdeen, they do all sorts of products.
I'll keep up the search
Rob
I'm happy enough to do a detail twice a year, and keep it well polished. I've got a pretty good selection of stuff.
I use a Werkstat acrylic kit on my mini, clayed it before doing it too.
Get my stuff from these guys...
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/werkstat-car-care-and-detailing-products.html
Up in Aberdeen, they do all sorts of products.
I'll keep up the search
Rob
sawood12
New member
You can't avoid it even with reguar waxing - it is a reaction with UV light and though a layer of wax will filter some of the UV out, it wont shield it completely. So the only answer is regular elbow grease to keep on top of the polishing, and maybe a savings account where you put a small amount of money in each month to save for a respray.
pauljmcnulty
Active member
Or a garage, car port or even a cover.
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