Protecting Red Paint
 

Picked up a used Dodge Dakota over the weekend. It was a great buy asI've been looking for a truck.

My question is, how do you protect red paint. I remember in the 70's and 80's, you never wanted to buy a red car due to paint fade. I know paint has improved but living in sunny Colorado (300+ days of high UV sun), I want to make sure I protect the paint. Does any wax work or are there special waxes that I need to use to ensure continued protection. I had once heard that Turtle Wax was good because it goes on thick and leaves a lot of buildup behind (bad for concours, good for protection). Not sure if that is correct.

Any advice?

Michael

Red paint oxidizes quickly, which is why they fade so fast. However, your Dakota should have a clear coat. Keep a good coat of wax on it and it should stay looking as good as a Dakota can look. :D

A detailer once told me that dust is like little magnifying glasses, wash regularly

Wax on, wax off!!!

But does the type of wax matter or not?

I use Griots products on my 911. But on my work vehicle, it's nothin' but good ole Turtle wax. It does a good job of keeping it from oxidizing, and my work vehicle spends 75% of it's time in the sun/snow.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1122950744.jpg

Thanks Matt. I was wondering if, unless you want concours condition, is turtlewax a better product due to leaving a lot of buildup.

Michael

I use 3M products and I get great results with Show Car Wax on my candy apple red paint job...