Oxidation

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BigBand

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Hey. I have an '85 Chevy S-10 pickup that has sat outside in the N. Idaho climate for the last 15 years. It's basically become a 'dump runner'.
However, it's become time to sell it, and I know if I can knock down some of the surface oxidation from the paint, I'll get a better price for it.

What's a good product to use? I've heard about the Chemical Guys 'VSS', or is their something else I should be using? Maybe something locally available at one of the local auto supplies? I'll also be buying a polisher for this job, as I'm 75 now, and don't really want to do this by hand. :rolleyes:
 

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Is it still the original paint? If not, is it single stage or base/clear? Have any pictures to show the condition of the paint?
 

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It's still the original paint. It appears to be in pretty good shape.

I'll try to get out there and get some photos.
 

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Sorry - all photos look like snow right now!
 

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