How to restore the black on my black car?

[Velosityworks]

I haven't used my Impala for over a year and has been sitting in the back for almost a year. I can't seem to take the spots that bird poo created.

I also seem to see the car's black finish turn a little brownish black. Here are the pictures. The car looks black in shade but that all changes when direct light hits it.

The car does have some dust making it look more brownish.









Can i restore the black paint? I have tools like a porter cable and several pads and waxes and compounds. If you guys have suggestions on what products to use to restore the paint to the dark black color the car was, i will go autogeek shopping again!.

Thanks in advance.. I haven't touched the porter cable and haven't done no detailing work in over a year.. forgot the basics... back to ...

[ScottB]

polishing the paint will indeed help but some birdie doo-doo with etch paint and likely could be deeper needing wet-sanding. I would grab the buffer some Menzerna polishes and see how it turns out first. You can always hire someone to professionally wetsand if you feel the difference and removal of spots didnt meet expectation

[BobbyG]

Rinse the car down with water to removes as much of the dust and loose particles and debris. Next get a bucket of soapy water and a wash mitt and give it a thorough washing. Go over each panel with a clay bar and soapy solution.

The car in no doubt will need a full detail including paint correction. Keep realistic goals and expectations especially if it's an older car and a daily driver.

Here's a top level link that's pretty handy full of great information to point you in the right direction.

Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides

[Velosityworks]

Alright, well thanks. I was planning on claying the car, using a swirl remover and polish and glaze and then waxing it. Does anyone know what to put after it to make it super glossy? Doesn't matter if its for 1 day only, i can keep putting it when i go out. I will only use this car at least 1 time a week.

Will Meguiars Mirror Glaze #4 Heavy-Cut Cleaner work good on a part where they painted the hood and they left overspray on my passenger door.

Thanks for the info.