Wax over paint?

[manni006]

Hello guys new to the forums have read lots of your post, DIYs and discussions and would like to say thank you all:worship::worship::worship::worship::worship:.

Well to the question, just recently bought a 325i stock great conditions EXCEPT the paint:((Calypso Red Metallic)scratches, small door dents etc and just wanted to know if a good wax can make the paint look a little better for the time being? If so any suggestions on wax kit/products?





Calypso Red Metallic
(Paint job soon, paint suggestions welcomed:D)

[islandtime]

You would want to polish the paint first. Wax is really just a sealer, polish removes scratches and oxidation.

[z3aficionado]

If you really want your car to look good , I would recommend that you take it to a pro and have him polish and wax your car. It is worth it to pay a professional. The result are amazing.

[Alan777]

Wax is just a protective coating for the paint. Compounds and polishes are the products used to remove oxidation, scratches and swirls. Depending on the condition of the paint, a good detail can completely transform the car. If you want the best results, I'd take it to a reputable shop that specializes in paint correction. They'll have all the tools, products and knowledge to get the best out of your paintjob

[manni006]

Definitely understand what yall are saying:thanks:

Hopefully they can make the best of the paint i got right now and i can just paint the ugly grey skirts & bumpers:flamethro

Otherwise i guess i will have to get the car sprayed

[Moron95M3]

get it polished. Find a friend that knows what they're doing.


here is my 'detail' thread from a friend. Cost me $150 IIRC but he taught me how to do it so now I DImY.
http://www.properimage.net/forum/showthread.php?3348-1995-BMW-M3-Paint-Correction

before/After
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/323482_10151232675882363_1377585766_o.jpg

[georgedroukas]

get it polished. Find a friend that knows what they're doing.

here is my 'detail' thread from a friend. Cost me $150 IIRC but he taught me how to do it so now I DImY.
http://www.properimage.net/forum/showthread.php?3348-1995-BMW-M3-Paint-Correction

before/After


What color is your e36 I love that color

[fahdyehia628]

I also have a bad calypsorot :( .... calypsorot needs to be super clean to look good ... I have some swirl marks so I paid someone to polish it for me and it looked brilliant

[Langertown]

THe technical term you want to do is a 'paint correction'
You can either ask a pro to do it, or google that term to figure out what is required.

[manni006]

fahdyehia628
I also have a bad calypsorot :( .... calypsorot needs to be super clean to look good ... I have some swirl marks so I paid someone to polish it for me and it looked brilliant



YES!!! sooooo true i think after the polish or 'paint correction' - Langertown is saying
the car will look great...... REALLYYYY wanna keep the car stock as much as possible

to tell u the truth i think car's paint is so gone best solution would be a re-spray BUT of-course with Calyporot:D

havent decided yet will post piks for suggestions

thx for all the rplys guys