How do you bring old paint back to life.

[vping]

It's red but not sure of it's name. Not metallic and not clear coat.

[BMWCCA1]

It's red but not sure of it's name. Not metallic and not clear coat.

You're going to need a lot of elbow-grease, some mild pre-wax cleaner, and maybe a clay bar to clean up all the oxidized red paint. Don't be surprised if your mirror housings, bumpers, and other plastic parts are sort of purple compared to the body color. That's the beauty of non-clearcoat red paint exposed to the sun. If yours looks like a lip-stick red, it's probably Brilliant Red color code #308. Look for the tag on the strut tower under the hood.

[healtoeit]

and maybe a clay bar to clean up all the oxidized red paint.

Silly question but...
Where can I get a clay bar?

[cant_hit_bombz]

My wal mart actually carries some Mothers products, i picked up a clay bar kit for a few bux less than autozone

[healtoeit]

My wal mart actually carries some Mothers products, i picked up a clay bar kit for a few bux less than autozone

tankx a bunch!