NoClue
10-17-2021, 02:48 PM
Looking for some advice.
First, I have never used any compounds, polishes, especially with a machine. I live in a high rise condo and do not have easy access to power outlets.
I have a few paint chips on a newer car. Soft paint at that. I have bought touchup paint from paintscratch. I plan to fill in the chip (1/2 the size of a grain of rice) using Gold Label Detailing Fine Line Fluid Writer Paint Applicator Pen. From what I understand, I should do this in layers until its slightly higher then the surrounding factory paint. I will also use isopropyl alcohol to clean the chip first. Will be mixing the base with clear coat. Done some test mixes and found a good mix that matches pretty close to factory. Also have 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 wet automotive sandpaper. Will be doing the hole punch and gluing the sandpaper on pencil eraser for the sanding. I will be extremely conservative in making sure blob doesn't rise up to much to lessen the sanding.
Here is where I am struggling.... I will need a battery operated DA or whatever the gang recommends. It will only be used for personal use, but do plan on trying to do a 1 step, or more, of entire car when spring arrives. So need something up for that task as well. Also need a suggestions on what product to use on the DA (polish compound etc?) after I sand and suggestions for the pads. Don't want to over complicate the process but also want to make it look as good as I can WITHOUT screwing up the factory paint.
Thanks for reading and any suggestions.
First, I have never used any compounds, polishes, especially with a machine. I live in a high rise condo and do not have easy access to power outlets.
I have a few paint chips on a newer car. Soft paint at that. I have bought touchup paint from paintscratch. I plan to fill in the chip (1/2 the size of a grain of rice) using Gold Label Detailing Fine Line Fluid Writer Paint Applicator Pen. From what I understand, I should do this in layers until its slightly higher then the surrounding factory paint. I will also use isopropyl alcohol to clean the chip first. Will be mixing the base with clear coat. Done some test mixes and found a good mix that matches pretty close to factory. Also have 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 wet automotive sandpaper. Will be doing the hole punch and gluing the sandpaper on pencil eraser for the sanding. I will be extremely conservative in making sure blob doesn't rise up to much to lessen the sanding.
Here is where I am struggling.... I will need a battery operated DA or whatever the gang recommends. It will only be used for personal use, but do plan on trying to do a 1 step, or more, of entire car when spring arrives. So need something up for that task as well. Also need a suggestions on what product to use on the DA (polish compound etc?) after I sand and suggestions for the pads. Don't want to over complicate the process but also want to make it look as good as I can WITHOUT screwing up the factory paint.
Thanks for reading and any suggestions.