Hi,

 

I'm after some advice. I've got a metallic red pre face-lift Fabia MK I vRS (53 plate). I've got issues with the plastics fading at a faster rate than the metals, but the rear spoiler is just getting on my nerves.

 

I can cut back with 3M Fine Compound Perfect it III , but I'm having problems finding something to protect it  afterwards. I'm cutting it back once a year, and I'm concerned that I'm going to run out of paint on the spoiler. As you can see by the picture, it's quite a lot of red.

 

 

I've tried various polishes over the top. My current attempt is with Turtle Wax Metal Wax ( which mentions it uses polimers ). Unforetunely it does not appear to work for very long. I might get a couple of months at the outside, before the surface 'oxidises' and fades again.

 

Can anyone recommend something that might seal the surface, perhaps something a little more hard wearing?

 

Thanks.

 

Phil.

Edited 30 November, 201411 yr by pyromorph

Hi,

 

I'm after some advice. I've got a metallic red pre face-lift Fabia MK I vRS (53 plate). I've got issues with the plastics fading at a faster rate than the metals, but the rear spoiler is just getting on my nerves.

 

I can cut back with 3M Fine Compound Perfect it III , but I'm having problems finding something to protect it  afterwards. I'm cutting it back once a year, and I'm concerned that I'm going to run out of paint on the spoiler. As you can see by the picture, it's quite a lot of red.

 

spoiler leaking red.jpg

 

I've tried various polishes over the top. My current attempt is with Turtle Wax Metal Wax ( which mentions it uses polimers ). Unforetunely it does not appear to work for very long. I might get a couple of months at the outside, before the surface 'oxidises' and fades again.

 

Can anyone recommend something that might seal the surface, perhaps something a little more hard wearing?

 

Thanks.

 

Phil.

Phil, one cut back it might be worth getting some lacquer sprayed on it. Or use something like Gtechniq c4

Hey, I suggest you do a search of the fabia forum. Its most likley the lacquer has flaked off and you are actually straight on the paint.

Mine has all but gone on the top of the spoiler and has a nice matt finish. You are looking at a respray.

My ones matt just on the spoiler aswell :(

Red paint showing means theres no clear coat

A respray wont cost the earth..Then it will be perfect again

Red paint showing means theres no clear coat

A respray wont cost the earth..Then it will be perfect again

What Chris said. I've not seen a metallic paint that isn't clear coated and as your getting colour on your pad it shows that there is no clear left. A respray is your best bet for a long term good looking fix

What Chris said. I've not seen a metallic paint that isn't clear coated and as your getting colour on your pad it shows that there is no clear left. A respray is your best bet for a long term good looking fix

Thank you all for the information. I'll have a think about getting a respray. The problem is, I've been down this route before and had a bad experience. I had a rear shunt and it cracked my bumper. I also had a few dings in one door and excessive stone chips on the bonnet..

 

I got the rear bumper repaired and sprayed, the door sorted sprayed and the bonnet as well.. It was only when the sun hit the car I realised that the paint shop had matched the paint on the bumber and then used the same paint to spray the door and bonnet. End result was they had faded the bonnet and the door for me.... To make it worse it was a cash deal through an ex-mecahnic neighbour, a mistake I won't repeat.

 

Any way, I might think about pulling the spoiler off and re-laquering it.

 

Thanks,

Phil.