Whether you use a vehicle for personal or commercial purposes, faded car paint has become a common problem these days. There is no definite factor that causes this issue, which means several reasons could be behind this. Cheap painting materials, single-layer paint, or excessive exposure to UV rays — anything can be responsible for wearing out the car paint. Make your life easier by learning how to fix faded car paint.
Depending on the total area of faded paint, there are two types of paint repair process.
In this approach, you have to repair only the faded section of the car. This method is the most appropriate for problems like car paint fading on roof.
This method involves performing a complete paint restoration, even if the entire surface does not have faded car paintwork.
These are the necessary steps for fixing paint fading on car.
The first thing to do before proceeding with this task is to procure all these supplies:
After gathering all the required materials in sufficient quantity, the next step is to wash the whole car. It is better to apply the two-bucket method (one bucket is filled with the cleaning solution and the other with clean water) for washing the car.
Before fixing the faded paint, you need to make sure that there is no debris on the paintwork. Hence, use a high-quality clay bar to remove as much dirt and external contamination as possible from the washed car.
The general procedure for how to fix faded car paint is as follows:
Having a protective coating, such as car wax, paint sealant, or ceramic coating, over the new painting is necessary to ensure its longevity. There is no point in fixing the faded area with a new layer of paint unless it has a coating. These three are the most common type of protective coatings in the market:
Car wax is the material that puts a thin protective layer on the paint but you’ll need to apply it monthly.
Apply this material in the same way as the car wax. This coating offers protection for up to six months, which is better than wax.
For a long-lasting car painting, a ceramic coating is the best option. Consider getting a DIY Nano-ceramic coating over the car paint to get protection for a minimum of 2 years. However, this option is only suitable for coating the whole car, not for a small area.
Since prevention is better than cure, you must take precautions to stop the paint from fading. Here are some of the common ways to prevent car paint from fading.
The rule of thumb is to never park the vehicle out in the sun. Doing it once in a while is fine, but do not make it a regular incident. Use a car cover when you have to park the car in sunlight.
The car paint starts to oxidize if left unprotected. So, cover the car even when parked under the shade. Since oxidative deterioration is not easily visible, people do not usually notice it in the first one or two months even though it exists there. With polishing and waxing the car regularly, protection from sun fade and oxidation damage is possible.
After the car painting, it takes approximately two years to become visibly dull and rough without protection. So, it is imperative to apply a protective coating over the car paint to stop it from fading.
Paint oxidation of vehicles is not the end of the car paint. Use a clay bar to regularly clean the paint to remove any kind of light oxidation.
This is how to fix faded car paint with some DIY steps. Those with the experience of doing similar tasks can also try these steps. If painting the whole car seems cumbersome, do not hesitate to take professional help.
