nathan007
08-07-2021, 09:05 AM
Hello gang!
I have been reading trough this forum for a few weeks now, learned ALOT of very interesting things. Mike's articles, as well as member imput is awesome!!
I own a 2015 XC60 with Black Sapphire Metallic paint, when i got it used about a month ago. The dealer did a sh*t detailing job, after the first wash there was plenty of ho;ograms on the paint in direct sunlight. I wanted to correct them before doing a ceramic coating so my car will be protected for winter.
I am using a Shurehold DA polisher (the small 6" version) that I already had, sonax Perfect finish, and chemical guys 3" orange foam pad , aswell as sonax yellow DA pad. I do have a makita rotary but I prefer keeping it for fiberglass work (being a noob and all)
I was satisfied with my test spot on the hood, the paint is in fair condition, it does have alot of scratches and stone chips marks, but I wanted it to get it shiny and hologram free, at least for my first time. When i got the car in the sun for an evaluation of my job, I was happy until I saw marks (looking like half moon scratches) in the sun, which discouraged me.
I did a IPA wipedown before, to make sure no product was left (max 20% concentration)
Here are some pics of the results with a bright flashlight at an angle so you can get an idea. Dont mind the scracthes.. :/74062740637406474065
I am getting kind of desperate
I have been reading trough this forum for a few weeks now, learned ALOT of very interesting things. Mike's articles, as well as member imput is awesome!!
I own a 2015 XC60 with Black Sapphire Metallic paint, when i got it used about a month ago. The dealer did a sh*t detailing job, after the first wash there was plenty of ho;ograms on the paint in direct sunlight. I wanted to correct them before doing a ceramic coating so my car will be protected for winter.
I am using a Shurehold DA polisher (the small 6" version) that I already had, sonax Perfect finish, and chemical guys 3" orange foam pad , aswell as sonax yellow DA pad. I do have a makita rotary but I prefer keeping it for fiberglass work (being a noob and all)
I was satisfied with my test spot on the hood, the paint is in fair condition, it does have alot of scratches and stone chips marks, but I wanted it to get it shiny and hologram free, at least for my first time. When i got the car in the sun for an evaluation of my job, I was happy until I saw marks (looking like half moon scratches) in the sun, which discouraged me.
I did a IPA wipedown before, to make sure no product was left (max 20% concentration)
Here are some pics of the results with a bright flashlight at an angle so you can get an idea. Dont mind the scracthes.. :/74062740637406474065
I am getting kind of desperate