Buff and protect in intervals

[jhallhall]

Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted but I've recently acquired a "new to me" car that came with the dealership special...aka swirls galore!!!!

I work a ton and it is often hard to gauge when I will have enough free time to actually correct the paint and protect it.

So I was wondering. Would it be a bad idea if I were to completely compound, polish and seal one panel at a time and if I can't completely finish then come back and pick up where I left of?

For example if I was able to completely compound, polish and opticoat the drivers side fender and front door and then come back to do a few more panels a day or two later.

The car is daily driven so it will be out in the elements in between sessions.

Thanks guys!!

[trekkeruss]

Yup, I've done that.

[kevin_1981]

I work like that often. I usually use some 951 or Ultimate Quick Wax on the portions i havent yet done... so you cant see the difference as much.

[FUNX650]

Sure...I do it all the time.


Bob

[Flatlander]

Totally done that. Works fine.

[tenblade2001]

So, if you ironX, clay and wash the car then complete the hood and front fenders, do you have to re-clay the part your going work on next? Rinless wash?

[CDot]

So, if you ironX, clay and wash the car then complete the hood and front fenders, do you have to re-clay the part your going work on next? Rinless wash?

No need to re-clay. What I would do is rinseless/waterless wash the next panel before you begin polishing.

[jhallhall]

Awesome! Thanks for all of your help:)