Clearcoat!!!

[335iTurbo'd]

I have just polished through the clearcoat on my hood. I was using a PC with surbuf and Meg105. I am assuming that it will have to be painted?

Thanks

[Flash Gordon]

I have just polished through the clearcoat on my hood. I was using a PC with surbuf and Meg105. I am assuming that it will have to be painted?

Thanks

Congratulations!

Not many have managed to do this! You will be able to brag about this for a loooong time to come

Yes, it will require a total repaint and reclear

:(

[After Hours]

If it went through on the very edge, then u could get some touch up paint & drag it with a touch up brush. Other wise you'll need it repainted & cleared. I just dont see how u went through with a PC.

[dougaross]

If it went through on the very edge, then u could get some touch up paint & drag it with a touch up brush. Other wise you'll need it repainted & cleared. I just dont see how u went through with a PC.

Enquiring minds want to know

[Wheelzntoys]

That is an aggressive combo, quote per Todd/Esoteric

"With this combination, you can get rotary/wool level of correction with a much finer finish and less of a risk of buffer burn. I say less because there’s still a chance…this combination cuts hard and fast, and you still need to be very careful around edges, ridges, and any other notoriously thin spots"

[EddieF]

I went through on my hood also, with a pc. It was on a sharp body line. But it ddn't really bother me, the hood is in bad shape anyways.

[DaveT435]

I have just polished through the clearcoat on my hood. I was using a PC with surbuf and Meg105. I am assuming that it will have to be painted?

Thanks
I've never used surbuf pads. Do they have a real aggressive cut?? How many times did you go over this area?? Was it a crown (raised edge)??
Sorry to hear that. That really sucks.

[Robert8194]

Hate to hear that. I use surbuf and 105 for paint transfer and headlights. I have used them with DA and Flex PE 14 with no significant heat build up. But you can bet I'm going to be a lot more careful after hearing about your hood.

[olbear1962]

WOW! Bummer :(

[335iTurbo'd]

It was on a flat area of the hood that appeared to have some pretty bad etching. I am not sure if it had something spilled on that area or what but I suspect it was already very thin. I used the same technique on the entire car without issue except that on area on the hood.

[statusdetailing]

I just can't see how that's possible. I seriously don't know if I could do that with a pc if I tried. You sure you didn't just melt the clear a little or something of the like? I'm seriously baffled by this. Do you have paint pigment on your pad? Are you sure it's not a single stage paint? What type of car is it. I just can't believe it.

[umi000]

As long as it cuts through paint, it can cut through the clear coat. It might take more time and effort with a DA than a rotary, but I don't see why it wouldn't be doable, particularly with Surbufs and M105 - the PC won't magically stop cutting just because you've abraded away too much clear :)

[Mr.745li]

Hello everyone,
What do you pros recommend after applying a coat of Meguirs compound on a blk car? silicone free glaze ? Wax? What brand of clear coat?...please help..thank you!!!!!

[Mr.745li]

Im gonna be using a 7424XP buffer....pls help..Thank you !!!

[335iTurbo'd]

BMW Jet Black

It is base and clear