Sun Faded Paint

[Mathews2004]

I bought an 03 Toyota Corolla at the auction. The body is clean, but the white paint is sunfaded and dull. I waxed it with Meguires Cleaner Wax, but it didn't help much. Now it's clean and a little less dull. Any suggestions?

Also it was a smokers car. I am going to steam the seats and carpet, but would like to know if anyone has a trick to get the smoke smell out.

[Checker]

I have always been happy with Meguires Body Scrub on faded Miata paint.

[sammm]

trick to get the smoke smell out.

Sprinkle some baking soda on the seats and carpet, let it set for a few hours and vacuum. Fresh air and sunshine will work wonders too.

[trickyrix]

For the smoke, just clean it up as much as you can - steam/shampoo the seats and carpet - then let it air out with the windows down on a hot sunny day. A little Arm & Hammer sprinkled on the dry carpet helps, too. I've even gone so far as to pull the carpet out of the car, haul it to the car wash, and spray it down with the high pressure (you'd be amazed at the crap that washes out).






Or you can do it the quick and dirty way with a whole buncha Febreze...

[johnwag]

The best way to remove the smoke from the car is to use an ozone generator. These are used at dealerships and are the most effective method.

[Mathews2004]

Fabreze and dryer sheet under the seats right now!