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nmatthew
07-04-2023, 06:29 AM
I work on Japanese car brands 70% of the time that has soft and sticky paint.

On these cars that has medium amount of swirls and defects, I often use Rupes yellow foam pad + Sonax Perfect Finish for cutting. FYI, I use a 5” DA with 15mm orbit, in speeds around 4/4.5 (~4000rpm). Most of the time I found this combo is enough to cut out the defects on these soft paints.

However, Sonax PF was sticky on these types of paints, leaving blotches and some haze especially on soft black paint. It made finishing the paint harder. Also, sonax PF dusts quite a lot, which is annoying.

I’m looking for another product that can do this particular job better, what do you guys recommend? I’m interested to try out Koch Chemie’s Fine cut F6-01 or Scholl’s S20 Black.


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98CayenneTA
07-04-2023, 08:12 AM
Carpro Essence and Menzerna 3800 with a Lake Country black HDO pad.

Danube
07-05-2023, 01:35 AM
3D One all the way for soft paint.

Starting with least aggressive pad of course.

DanaDetailingPros
07-05-2023, 08:08 AM
Carpro FIXER

Paul A.
07-05-2023, 10:40 AM
Me and Danube think alike. I'm a HUGE fan of 3D One and soft pads on sticky, soft paints.

The only time I like the oily residue wipe off!

nmatthew
07-05-2023, 12:05 PM
Me and Danube think alike. I'm a HUGE fan of 3D One and soft pads on sticky, soft paints.

The only time I like the oily residue wipe off!

Interesting, does 3D one combined with soft pads give enough cut on soft paints?


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Paul A.
07-05-2023, 12:31 PM
Absolutely, nmatthew.

98CayenneTA
07-05-2023, 12:32 PM
Interesting, does 3D one combined with soft pads give enough cut on soft paints?


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You will probably get micro maring on soft black paints with 3d One

Danube
07-05-2023, 07:12 PM
Interesting, does 3D one combined with soft pads give enough cut on soft paints?


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Even if it doesn't (on your paint) get the pad next in line and give it a go.

DanaDetailingPros
07-05-2023, 07:39 PM
The Best One Step Car Compound/Polish | 3D One vs Sonax Cut & Finish vs Scholl Concepts S20 Black - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTyRTxZkscM&t=572s)