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JoeKhoda
08-16-2013, 08:13 PM
Hello everyone! Not sure if this is the right category for this post but here goes! As you can tell, total newb here when it comes to polishing. Just purchased my first 7424xp, and ready to put it to some use. My biggest issue with the paint is that there are some bad type II water spots on the horizontal surfaces of the car, not to mention lots of RIDS and swirls. The good thing is that I know there is a good amount of paint to work with. A local detailing shop has a PTG. So my readings were anywhere from 6 - 9.5 mils. There is orange peel, but I am willing to live with it unless you all think that its totally safe to wet sand.

Ok on to the pics :D
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2211.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2211.jpg.html)
I know my garage is pretty messy. I have lots of side projects going on too!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2212.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2212.jpg.html)

Water spots
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2213.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2213.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2214.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2214.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2215.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2215.jpg.html)

Orange peel
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2216.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2216.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2217.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2217.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2218.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2218.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2219.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2219.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2220.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2220.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2221.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2221.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2222.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2222.jpg.html)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2223.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2223.jpg.html)

Some of the products I will be using
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/JoeKhoda/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2224.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/JoeKhoda/media/Paint%20Correction%20before/IMG_2224.jpg.html)

As always, any feedback is greatly appreciated!! Plus this is only my 2nd post so if there is a better way I could of posted, I'm all ears too! Thanks for reading..
Pureshine
08-16-2013, 08:56 PM
The orange peel leave it not worth trying to fix your just asking for a problem. for the rest just do test spot with least aggressive first then move up.If you have never wet sanded do not try it on your own car get a test panel and practice first.
af90
08-16-2013, 10:07 PM
Watch the water out here in Vegas, the tap water is incredibly hard and etches incredibly fast.
JoeKhoda
08-17-2013, 01:46 AM
Definitely great tips, thanks! I'll for sure try to go least aggressive first, and the water out here is insane! I can't even wash the car without one side drying on me and leaving water spots all over.

Thanks for all the feedback so far. Much appreciated.
sproketser
08-17-2013, 06:13 AM
Nice ride fella . I guess I saw you in another forum , you have a killer ride !

Will look forward updates .
JoeKhoda
08-19-2013, 10:23 PM
Nice ride fella . I guess I saw you in another forum , you have a killer ride !

Will look forward updates .

Thanks, buddy.

Quick update. After following Smack's post here:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/56236-victoryred-s-corvette-meets-mikes-detail-shop.html

I am going to try m105 with LC Hydrotech Cyan. Wish me luck!!
af90
08-19-2013, 10:33 PM
I had a Cyan blow up on me so take it easy on them and watch heat and pressure. It was a 3" pad though and the cleaning brush was thought to be the cause.

Post up any questions and definitely take before and after photos.
JoeKhoda
08-19-2013, 11:45 PM
I had a Cyan blow up on me so take it easy on them and watch heat and pressure. It was a 3" pad though and the cleaning brush was thought to be the cause.

Post up any questions and definitely take before and after photos.

Thanks for the tips. Just had a go at it, about 12 section passes with all the spots remaining. Started at 5 then went up to 6 on the PC. I have been trying to perfect my technique, copying guys like Mike Phillips too.

I was thinking of going the route of the CarPro Denim pads as well. Thinking it might just get rid of most of the orange peel plus level the surface enough to get rid of the water spots. Keeping in mind I have over 9 mils in that area of the hood.

Thoughts??
af90
08-19-2013, 11:55 PM
With that much paint it's a decision up to you. I've never done it but I have seen the results and on average how much paint it removes which I believe was in the 0.2 - 0.5 mils range. It does make the paint much clearer but brings risks.
JoeKhoda
08-19-2013, 11:59 PM
With that much paint it's a decision up to you. I've never done it but I have seen the results and on average how much paint it removes which I believe was in the 0.2 - 0.5 micron range. It does make the paint much clearer but brings risks.

Gotcha. I'm guessing you mean mils and not microns. No worries. I'll order them but hold off as a "last resort". I need a new backing plate anyway. Thanks brotha..
af90
08-20-2013, 12:00 AM
Gotcha. I'm guessing you mean mils and not microns. No worries. I'll order them but hold off as a "last resort". I need a new backing plate anyway. Thanks brotha..
Yep sorry about that, fixed it.
Vegas Transplant
08-20-2013, 12:29 AM
1. I'm not familiar with the aggressiveness of the pad, but 12 section passes and 105...wow.
QA.? You stated that all waterspots are still there. What about the swirls and RIDS?

QB. Can you take your fingernail (or toothpick), and from within the perimeter of the waterspot see if you can catch the "edge" to determine how deep the waterspot is ? How long had the vehicle sat?


2. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html
JoeKhoda
08-20-2013, 01:30 AM
1. I'm not familiar with the aggressiveness of the pad, but 12 section passes and 105...wow.
QA.? You stated that all waterspots are still there. What about the swirls and RIDS?

QB. Can you take your fingernail (or toothpick), and from within the perimeter of the waterspot see if you can catch the "edge" to determine how deep the waterspot is ? How long had the vehicle sat?


2. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html

Yep. Started with 6 passes on speed 5. Then 6 more on speed 6. As far as swirls, there weren't many on the single section I was working.

They have been baked on there for a while now. But for the last 4 years its usually in the garage. They are pretty deep in the cc. I would imagine i could catch a toothpick on the edges of the deeper ones. I'll take pics tomorrow after work. I have a second car so for now the Z is in the garage.
Pats300zx
08-20-2013, 04:27 AM
Great looking Z :dblthumb2:
sproketser
08-20-2013, 05:58 AM
Thanks, buddy.

Quick update. After following Smack's post here:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/56236-victoryred-s-corvette-meets-mikes-detail-shop.html

I am going to try m105 with LC Hydrotech Cyan. Wish me luck!!


Good luck buddy !