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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
Mike Phillips
If you get the quart of the BF One Step - it's like gettig a second 16 ounce bottle for 10 bucks.
The best way to buy it is the 32 ounce bottle. This is why you never see me recommend the 16 ounce bottle. Plus once you use it once, the 32 ounce bottle won't last long, it's really good stuff.
Up sell APPROVED! Revising cart now! Thanks Mike!
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
Mike Phillips
If you get the quart of the BF One Step - it's like gettig a second 16 ounce bottle for 10 bucks.
The best way to buy it is the 32 ounce bottle. This is why you never see me recommend the 16 ounce bottle. Plus once you use it once, the 32 ounce bottle won't last long, it's really good stuff.
Originally Posted by
Red&BlackJacob
Coming from a Pro!!
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
It may come back but won't last. My '04 TJ had paint like chalk and would polish up decent but only last for a few months before going back to chalk.
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
Mike Phillips
I've seen oxidized clearcoats worse than that come back.
It just depends upon the history of the car or more specifically - the history of the paint.
Has it been chopped on by a caveman detailer all it's life or just neglected? This will in part determine how much paint is there or NOT there.
You might get lucky but you'll never know what you can do until you try.
I'd hit it with BLACKFIRE One Step, a foam cutting pad and the BEAST.
Mike,
I've purchased all Items and more mentioned in this thread. I even bought a forced rotation DA. I'm going with the Lake Country Force Hybrid 5.5 inch pads.
My question is, should I hit the panel with the cutting pad and then refine with the polishing pad?
Should I do a test spot with just the cutting pad and then a test spot with the cutting and polishing pad and see what results are best then go with that combination?
Also I was thinking of adding an additional layer of protection with the 3D Cherry wax, a wax designed for darker colors. What are your thoughts on this?
I won't forget to count my section passes.
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
Red&BlackJacob
My question is, should I hit the panel with the cutting pad and then refine with the polishing pad?
Should I do a test spot with just the cutting pad and then a test spot with the cutting and polishing pad and see what results are best then go with that combination?
Always do a test spot with your least-aggressive combo. Then work up from there.
You could start heavy and be satisfied with your work, but what if a lighter approach does the same thing? You would be removing more clear than necessary. Make sense?
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
PaulMys
Always do a test spot with your least-aggressive combo. Then work up from there.
You could start heavy and be satisfied with your work, but what if a lighter approach does the same thing? You would be removing more clear than necessary. Make sense?
Yes that's right. Totally legit answer man. "Use the least aggressive pad / product to get the job done", as I've heard Mike say. I was blinded by the severity of the panel to be worked on. Ha ha ha, I was thinking, "Let's bomb the crap out of it!" Ha ha ha now I won't forget. Thanks brother!
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
Red&BlackJacob
Yes that's right. Totally legit answer man. "Use the least aggressive pad / product to get the job done", as I've heard Mike say. I was blinded by the severity of the panel to be worked on. Ha ha ha, I was thinking, "Let's bomb the crap out of it!" Ha ha ha now I won't forget. Thanks brother!
Chances are your instincts are correct. But why guess?
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
PaulMys
Chances are your instincts are correct. But why guess?
Absolutely true!
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Re: Looks like its past the point of no return or just severely oxidized? Can it be fixed?
Originally Posted by
Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN
Mike,
I've purchased all Items and more mentioned in this thread. I even bought a forced rotation DA. I'm going with the Lake Country Force Hybrid 5.5 inch pads.
My question is, should I hit the panel with the cutting pad and then refine with the polishing pad?
Should I do a test spot with just the cutting pad and then a test spot with the cutting and polishing pad and see what results are best then go with that combination?
Normally I practice and preach,
Use the least aggressive process
But from the appearance of the paint on this car and knowing the history
I'd jump right to a compound and a cutting pad, even a FIBER cutting pad. If the fiber pads or even the foam cutting pad leaves any micro-marring or pad haze, you can always clean it up with a less aggressive foam pad and product.
Originally Posted by
Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN
Also I was thinking of adding an additional layer of protection with the 3D Cherry wax, a wax designed for darker colors. What are your thoughts on this?
I'd say go for it. I'm a fan of topping, even wrote an article about it years ago. Actually back in 2011. In the article I share the "formula" I used to use back when I detailed full time AND before all the cool brands and products were invented that we use today.
Topping - Definition - How to Top also called Topping
An early car wash and detail shop
An early auto repair shop that offers detailing
Originally Posted by
Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN
I won't forget to count my section passes.
I hope you find counting out your section passes when buffing out entire cars saves you time.
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