Claying to much?
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From: Mesa, AZ
2011 E350 Bluetec, 1996 S320 & 2006 E320 CDI Sold to my son & 2017 GMC 2500 Diesel Pick up
Claying to much?
I have a fading issue that just resently started on the hood and trunk of my '96 S320. I worked on it with a clay bar that only seemed to make it worse. I then used a car polish/cleaner that seemed to help a little. At first I thought it was just on the surface but have desided it seems deeper. So I guess my questions are........ can I over use the clay if I try it again? And what ideas or experiance does anyone have with this. What seems stange to me is that it seemed to happen so quickly. hate the icons but 
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach FL/ Hampstead, London, England
'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
AZ sun plus UV radiation = Oxidation (fading)
For oxidized paint try the following;
•Wash the paint surface and dry thoroughly
•Clean the paint with chemical paint cleaner (Klasse All-In-One) using an orange foam pad at speed #4, this may take 2-3 applications
•Once the oxidation has been removed use a decontamination system (Auto International A B C System (http://www.autoint.com)
•Apply an oil rich product to stabilize the paints binder system (3M Imperial Hand Glaze) apply a thick coat and allow to dwell for 12-24 hours before buffing, repeat as necessary until surface has an ‘oily’ sheen.
•Remove residue and apply a Carnauba wax (Zymol Concourse)
•Try to keep vehicle paint surface away from UV heat radiation
•Keep paint surface waxed on a regular basis.
For oxidized paint try the following;
•Wash the paint surface and dry thoroughly
•Clean the paint with chemical paint cleaner (Klasse All-In-One) using an orange foam pad at speed #4, this may take 2-3 applications
•Once the oxidation has been removed use a decontamination system (Auto International A B C System (http://www.autoint.com)
•Apply an oil rich product to stabilize the paints binder system (3M Imperial Hand Glaze) apply a thick coat and allow to dwell for 12-24 hours before buffing, repeat as necessary until surface has an ‘oily’ sheen.
•Remove residue and apply a Carnauba wax (Zymol Concourse)
•Try to keep vehicle paint surface away from UV heat radiation
•Keep paint surface waxed on a regular basis.
