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01-02-2008
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AO Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Rochdale(originally Nottm
Posts: 105
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Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Hi there.
the paint (red) on my 2003 156's drivers side doors is starting to fade.
any suggestions to making it look better/maintaing the colour?
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02-02-2008
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#2 (Post Link)
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Yep - get it repained!
Or, for a superficial quick fix, spray it with WD40 then rub it in. Try it, it works.
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02-02-2008
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 16,956
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Gently cut it back with a mild abrasive, never tried the clay stuff yet, so still use the old ones of yesteryear. 'T' cut coloured keeps our Rosso Red smart, but have used some of the Harris's and Porzlack finishing cream I stiil have from the year dot! 
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02-02-2008
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Club Member
Club Member Number: 291
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,952
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Your 156 will be clearcoated so t-cut all you like and it wont change a thing  Re-spray is the only way to do it.
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02-02-2008
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: United Kingdom
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
The coloured 'T' cut, Color Fast,gently abrades that lacquered suface you have pointed out, and does have a coloured stain, which I have found to give excellent results.  : I'm, happy, with the effect , and more importantly, she is too!  
Last edited by zulu ferret : 02-02-2008 at 12:27.
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02-02-2008
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Club Member
Club Member Number: 291
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Sorry ZF diddent read your post properly (not enough coffee yet  )
Coloured 'T' cut worth a go or buy a Black car 
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02-02-2008
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Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 30
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Hi,
Have a look at paint-clinic
I think you will find the answer there.
Ronald.
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02-02-2008
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#8 (Post Link)
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 16,956
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
Right mate! The red is a difficult one!  : They always said they were a 'Bleeding' colour, partly because they bled through fresh paint, and nowadays, I guess, because the basket case fades! As someone said in an earlier post, it's best to keep on top of it before the elements and the weather get at it. Regular polish protection?  :
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02-02-2008
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: United Kingdom
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Re: Faded paint on drivers door, ANY suggestions???
That's a good informative site, with some excellent tips.  : I guess the red boot lid may have been a solid colour, and not a flat and lacquer? Dunno!  The clear lacquer obviously sits atop' of the colour coat, with flat and lacquer?  :
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