sandwich baggie technique

[dano126]

Im trying the baggie technique on my own car, 1963 merc comet. After the usual procedure, wash > clay > meguires cutting > megiures finishing > wax. I try the baggie wipe, and there is some difference, but still a pretty gritty feeling. Whats the problem ? More claying Or no matter what the effort, the paint will feel rough with the baggie in hand.

[theblob640]

Considering its an older car, can it be pits in the paint itself and not above surface contaminants?

[Pureshine]

Has it been repaint anytime in the last few years?

[dano126]

No new paint, maybe 20 years ago.

[Mike Phillips]

Im trying the baggie technique on my own car, 1963 merc comet. After the usual procedure, wash > clay > meguires cutting > megiures finishing > wax. I try the baggie wipe, and there is some difference, but still a pretty gritty feeling. Whats the problem ? More claying Or no matter what the effort, the paint will feel rough with the baggie in hand.



Get something more aggressive to use instead of clay?

Nanoskin Autoscrub towel or pads if you have a DA polisher.


Video: How To use the Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads on a PC7424XP (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/57461-video-how-use-nanoskin-autoscrub-pads-pc7424xp.html)




Decontaminating the paint on a 1963 Ford Galaxie 390 XL

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1590/Autoscrub005.jpg


Here's some tips and techniques for using the Speedy Prep Surface Towel with a DA Polisher like the Porter Cable 7424XP.

Note you can use these decontamination pads on any dual action polisher but they are not for use with rotary buffers.




How To use the Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads on a PC7424XP

How To use the Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads on a...






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On Autogeek.net

Nanoskin Car Care Products (http://http/#37;3A//www.autogeek.net/nanoskin-car-care-products.html)

Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polishers.html)

[Mike Phillips]

How To Use the Speedy Surface Prep Towel (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/56575-how-use-speedy-surface-prep-towel.html)


Here's a tip to help you get the maximum use and performance out of your Speedy Surface Prep Towel.


How To Use the Speedy Surface Prep Towel



How To Use the Speedy Surface Prep Towel - YouTube


Mark the back of your Speed Surface Prep Towel
Use a permanent marker and mark each of the four quadrants to make it easy to monitor and know how which quadrant or section you've used as you detail cars. When you notice the performance of the current quadrant falling off switch to a new quadrant.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/SpeedyPrepTowelTip002.jpg



On Autogeek.net

Speedy Surface Prep Towel - Fine Grade (http://www.autogeek.net/speedy-surface-prep-towel.html)

Speedy Surface Prep Towel – Medium Grade (http://www.autogeek.net/clay-towel.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/SpeedyPrepTowelTip001.jpg



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[kimtyson]

Hey, Mike. I have a new car (actually 1 year old) that I have kept up with Duragloss products, mostly. How do I know if I need a fine or a medium Speedy Surface Prep towel? Can I get the medium and not push as hard or do I get the fine? Thanks.

[Flash Gordon]

It may be junk in the paint

Would love to see a picture of your 63 Comet :Picture:

[SSStang]

I am kinda new to this stuff but shouldn't you do the bag test while you are claying to ensure you have removed all contaminants? I recent clayed my 2013 mustang using Sonax clay kit and couldn't get it smooth. I just got a chemical guys clay kit and did a test spot on my hood and it feels smooth now.

[Flash Gordon]

I am kinda new to this stuff but shouldn't you do the bag test while you are claying to ensure you have removed all contaminants?.

Yes you should. If indeed there are still contaminants left on the paint, the OP wasted his time with all that polishing and waxing

Good catch rookie :dblthumb2:

[clint316]

being new to the site i am still trying to learn the site and how to navigate around it and stuff. i have seen a lot of threads about the baggie test and it got me interested.can anyone explain to me what exactly the baggie test is and how you do it?
thanks and greatly appreciated

[Quiksilver5882]

The Baggie test is used to determine if your car has bonded contaminants which need to be removed.

1. Place your hand in a plastic sandwich bag.

2. Lightly glide the tips of your fingers on the paint.

3. If the paint feels rough, like sandpaper then you will need to clay.

Hope this helps!