I agree, I will present photos or have my friend come over. From my knowledge they don’t wash or protect the car regularly or ever and I hope to help change their ways.
I’m working on a friend’s daily driven Nighthawk Black Pearl 2011 Civic. The trunk was heavily scratched from a box, please see the photos attached. I have seen many civics of this generation, this...
I tried a test spot using Menzerna Control Cleaner instead of Eraser or Prep to remove any residual oils. It appeared as though I was able to apply it the same way as the others while...
Thank you for posting this information. I do in fact plan to use Ammo Skin as the regime and use Ammo Hydrate after washes. I am good with the durability of Ammo Reflex as you explained and I feel...
He mentions it in this video at 11:47; https://m.youtube.com/watch?ebc=ANyPxKoJ_imQXm_6W5TtjtXRapJtBK3_jmYDzjys1TOEABmkQ6P5K97Ufw5sK_b3bxgUMTR7CB6yIzcldRLRmBfxcjRTDNJe_g&v=wh39s4q38nY
"Keep in mind...
I didn't actually need to heavily dry buff the residue from Menzerna 3800 because I had worked it just long enough for it to not even be visible on the paint (no visible haze) and then just dry...
Hi, I have a brand new black car that I'm lightly polishing before applying my lsp of choice. According to the manufacturer of the lsp I have chosen; if the vehicle was compounded and polished than...
Yes, exactly. Then for the final polishing step I used SF3800 again but with the Rupes 150mm White Finishing Foam Pad.
Rupes 150 mm (6 inch) White Finishing Foam Pad
I'm not sure when it was released but it's their foam finishing pad in white and what I wouldn't think would be considered a cutting pad. The step prior to the final polishing with the white foam...
This is exactly the reason for my concern going forward. I am not sure what I am doing wrong to cause this or what combination / technique to proceed with. I'm at a stand still and afraid of what to...
The steam was coming off the pad when removed from the backing plate if that matters. The yellow pads took the worst abuse and I ruined about 3 out of the 4 I have. The white didn't get damaged...
This may be the case but I am confused to how the micro marring occurred with my gentle washing regiment, fresh pads, and quality microfiber towels. I haven't looked at the other panels in depth but...
Unfortunately, I live in Canada but I do appreciate your kind offer, thank you. Being in Canada and getting later in the Calendar year I am starting to panic about getting the paint how I want. It's...
I am using freshly washed pads each time after the 4 passes on one section. The pads are being fully primed on the entire face the foam pad and the sides followed by three larger than a pee sized...
Hi Paul, I worked in a slightly larger section than maybe I should have, 2' by 2' or 2' by 2.5', and did 4 section passes. The polish was worked down until you could barely see any oils behind and...
The Menzerna 2400 was only used for isolated areas, many many isolated scratches, with smaller 1-2" Rupes Nano Yellow cutting pads and not for the entire panel with larger pads. The entire panel was...
I am performing my first paint correction on >my< brand NEW car. It's a 2017 VW Golf R in BLACK metallic, so the last thing I want to do is make a mistake.
I would like to thank Mike and everyone for sharing their input on this situation, your support is very much appreciated. I have been away from home and haven't had a chance to revisit my paint...
Would it make sense to try a low speed like 1-2 and not work the polish but rather move quickly and not slow as I don't need to do "work" the paint anymore?...
Hi,
I am performing my first paint correction on my brand new car. I have been taking my time with the whole project as I want to learn as much as I can along the way. I have corrected all the...
Thanks to Mike and everyone for sharing your expertise. I will take your advice by washing and drying the vehicle and inspecting the paint using the baggie test to see if the contaminants are light...
