Restoring the dull and badly oyidized exterior

My rig sat in the sun for 10 years before I got it. I used a angle buffer and orange hand cleaner (as a compound) to remove the oxidation.
After unsatifactorily trying various waxes on small areas, I decided to use Red Max Pro. The whole rig was washed and then cleaned with their prep and four thin coats of Red Max Pro was applied. The results are still outstanding, even after almost three years.

I think the key is the amount of prep work and thin coats of the polish.