FG 400 Question

[YankeeFan]

Had difficulty finding a clear answer to this when doing a search. For a soft Honda Civic clear coat what pad should I use to hopefully do this in one step?

Thanks,
Howard

[jkrig]

How bad is the paint/clear.....because the paint is soft you could maybe use something with less cut that could maybe finish down better, but again that would depend on how bad the finish is......do a test spot, rule of thumb is to use the least aggressive product that will get you the best results....

[custmsprty]

As noted above, always do a test spot and start with least aggressive approach. That applies both pad and product.

[YankeeFan]

Okay, so the normal process.....thanks!

[Rsurfer]

Okay, so the normal process.....thanks!

What color is your car? If it's a dark color, you won't be able to do a one step. It will leave a slight haze and you will need to finish down with a polish like 3800.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

No chance with any pad and FG400 on soft paint, unless you don't mind haze.


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[YankeeFan]

Thanks for the help, will prepare for 2 steps this weekend.

[custmsprty]

Thanks for the help, will prepare for 2 steps this weekend.

Why not do a test spot with a lighter polish first with a white pad and an orange pad and assess the results? You may find you don't need to even use FG400 or do the extra work of a two step.

[Desertnate]

Why not do a test spot with a lighter polish first with a white pad and an orange pad and assess the results? You may find you don't need to even use FG400 or do the extra work of a two step.

I was thinking the exact same thing. If you already have a lighter polish and less aggressive pads, go with that first. You may never need the compound. Just because you have a compound, especially a very aggressive one like 400, doesn't mean you HAVE to use it. Spare your clear coat the unnecessary wear.

I own a Toyota with soft paint and despite years of daily use and a few dealer washes that were not so gentle, I've never once had to compound that vehicle. The paint is soft enough a finishing polish and a polishing pad (Meguiars UP and a white LC flat pad) is all I've ever needed to remove any swirls. I have some compound on hand should I ever have a very bad spot that might need it, but to date I've not once had to use it on that car.

[YankeeFan]

Thanks.........I will try this