Buy a PC to clean up a car I'm selling?

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trmiv

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We're planning on selling my wifes red 97 Mustang convertible. The paint needs some work, there is some oxidation, some light scratches, swirls, a few bird dropping etchings, and just various other problems from a 10 year old car that didn't have its paint cared for that well. I don't see the clear failing anywhere though. Anyway, I've been planning on going at the car by hand, but it's going to be some work. If I bought a PC, pads and the right products for this job, would I see a decent return in the selling price of the car? I know I know, I can always use the PC on our other car (2007 Ford Escape) or the new(er) car my wife will get, but that isn't enough to convince my wife that I should drop money on the PC right now. If she is convinced we can get $500-600 more for her car after I clean it up with the PC, she'll probably go for it. So, win win. But am I really going to improve the finish that much that we can bump the price up? The current blue book on the car based on "fair" is $4250, we were only planning on asking $3200 for it.



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Yes, you can definitely improve the looks and value of the car if detailed "properly" with a PC. The emphasis on Properly. Just be sure to use the proper cleaners, polishes and waxes plus pads. If you do not plan on using the PC often I would have the car professionally detailed and then sell it. You can add a much higher price for the car. I am sure that there are many good detailers here than can help you with the proper products and methods.
 
A PC can not be a bad investment, I would definitely suggest it. If not that, I would get that car PROFESSIONALLY detailed by someone on this forum , because from some Click and Brag's a lot of people on this site would be able to make that paint look brand new. Good luck with whichever you choose...
 
Well I'm not working right now, so I have the time to do it (we're moving to North Carolina in June, so I quit my job early to pack, get stuff like this done, etc). I've wanted a PC for awhile so this seemed like a valid excuse to get one. However if a pro can get it looking better, that's probably the better way to go. What could I expect to pay for a pro to do the exterior only? I'm not looking for perfection, just want to make it look better so we can sell it for more.
 
Well, if you aren't working right now, it would be more cost effective to have the car professionally detailed, for $150-200, then sell it, and buy a $300 kit with pads, etc. If you still want one.
 
trmiv said:
Well I'm not working right now, so I have the time to do it (we're moving to North Carolina in June, so I quit my job early to pack, get stuff like this done, etc). I've wanted a PC for awhile so this seemed like a valid excuse to get one. However if a pro can get it looking better, that's probably the better way to go. What could I expect to pay for a pro to do the exterior only? I'm not looking for perfection, just want to make it look better so we can sell it for more.
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I would pay a pro around $250 to do the exterior only..Then get a PC down the road and just maintain your vehicles. Spending $250 on an exterior detail could add $1,000 to the sale of your vehicle.
 
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