How to Deal with Faded and Dull Black Car Paint?

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JesseLynn
07/29/25 1:53pm
Glazing is an ideal method to restore faded and dull black car paint. The principle involves applying a glaze to the car body, which fills in the cracks on the paint surface, thereby restoring the paint's shine. After glazing, the car's glossiness can even surpass that of the original factory paint. Additionally, the glaze has characteristics such as high-temperature resistance, water resistance, corrosion resistance, and good sealing properties, allowing the effects to last for a relatively long time. More related information is as follows: 1. When the car paint is faded and dull: Many people opt for cheaper solutions like polishing and waxing. Although polishing and waxing are inexpensive, their effects are not as good as glazing. 2. Polishing: This involves fine grinding of the paint surface to remove the aged parts of the paint, followed by applying a clear coat to enhance glossiness. However, since there is no protective layer on the exterior after polishing, the effects do not last long. Moreover, polishing affects the thickness of the clear coat and can cause some damage to the paint. Excessive polishing can lead to the clear coat being worn through, so it's best to limit polishing to no more than five times. 3. Waxing: The process of waxing is similar to glazing in principle, but the effects differ significantly. Since wax is an oily substance, it can be quickly washed away by water. Unlike glazing, waxing does not offer high-temperature resistance, water resistance, corrosion resistance, or good sealing properties, resulting in shorter-lasting effects.
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