Beginners help.

[needwetpaint]

Hey U guys I just ordered a porter cable kit and it arrived today. Just looking for tips and techniques to help me out. My fender was repainted and I have this rough paint feel on some on my panels. I tried the orange pad in combination with pinnacle swirl #2 and I didnt notice a change in the feel after buffing it. I had the speed on 5 and applying moderate pressure to work the product in. Any help? Am I doing something wrong? Also should I be using better products? My hood is filled with water spots that I would love to get rid of. I'll post pics of what I mean. I made some progress but I'll still learning so please bear with me

[A-train]

Did you clay the paint first ? Sounds like you have some overspray on the rough panels? Also watch some of mikes videos with the porter cable.


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[rider9195]

Also #2 might not be aggressive enough. But if it removes what you want and leaves the finish you are looking for, then continue. If not you could pick up some Ultimate Compound locally.

But as mentioned above, try claying first.

[needwetpaint]

Yea I'm guessing its not aggressive enough as well. Where can I find good local products? I haven't clayed in a few months so maybe I should start there.

[weekendwarrior]

Where do you live? Autozone/Advance and Walmart carry Mothers clay kit and Meguiars Ultimate Compound. Try them.

[needwetpaint]

I live In Washington dc. I'll stop past those places tomoro. I just use the orange pad with the compound correct?

[BobbyG]

This link will take you to some fabulous articles written by Mike Phillips.

Articles by Mike Phillips

Basic steps in order are:

• Wash
• Clay
• Paint Correction & Polish
• Seal
• Wax

Here's more great information by Mike Phillips that will help you.

• Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher
• Removing Swirls
• DA Trouble Shooting Guide
• Waxing With a DA Polisher
• How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher
• DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing
• How to MAXIMIZE your DA Polisher

What you might be feeling is overspray.

Wash
Clay
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound - Orange Pad, White Pad

Meguiar's Ultimate Polish - White Pad, Gray Pad

Concentrate your efforts on a small area, let's say 2' X 2'.

Perform 2 or 3 sectional passes, stop and clean the area to gauge your progress. Apply enough pressure but be sure that the backup plate continues to rotate as proceed.

Your arm speed should be about 1/2 - 1" per second. This is not meant to be a measured speed but rather a cautionary note that you must give the pad and product time to work.

If you see an improvement then it's time to repeat the process but this time with the fine polish and corresponding pad.

[needwetpaint]

Thanks for the help guys. I'll get right on it in the am

[needwetpaint]

Ok, I went to autozone an brought the ultimate compund and the ultimate polish. With the combo of the orange pad and the UC The water spots vanished immediately . Then I went to the polish on a white pad and that gave it some gloss then I went with my pinnacle finishing glaze on a black pad and it's shiny and lovely looking

Now here's the issue. I have swirly marks how can I get rid of these?

Here's the products I have on hand.

Ultimate compound
Ultimate polish
Pinnacle xmt carnauba finishing glaze
Fine swirl remover 2 (pinnacle as well)

I have an orange pad, black pad, white pad.

Thanks guys so far for your help. Looking forward to getting my paint wet looking and swirl free

[BobbyG]

It appears that you have everything you need. Did you spend some time reading some of Mikes articles? There is a wealth of knowledge there to ensure you get started in the right direction.

It sounds like you're not giving the product and pad enough time to work....Some clear coats are very hard and take time to show improvement.

• What size pads are you using?
• Did you prime the pad properly?
• Did you add 3 or 4 nickle sized globs of product to work with?
• What speed setting are you using?
• Are you moving too fast?