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Re: Enhancing Black Paint
Originally Posted by
PearlWhiteGT
I'm not a detailer at all, more of a DIY guy and years ago I purchased a Flex 3401 with some LC CCS pads to play around on my vehicle at the time. Not trying to do some crazy multi step paint correction, just trying to get it looking better without spending a lot of money. Just going to be my daily driver truck.
100% fine with HDSpeed and Orange light cutting pads. That combo on a 3401 will cut through loads of swirls and oxidation. My advice on that truck is to do exactly what you're speaking of, just make it look better. Given it's age and condition and the fact that it's remaining an everyday truck, approach it as such and think Paint Preservation. I preach that more than anything as the clearcoat is never going to grow back. Given it's black, it needs all the care and protection it can get too. You'll get 90-95% correction on that paint pretty easily.
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Re: Enhancing Black Paint
Just make sure you’ve got plenty of pads, that paint is going to pop after!
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You can use your combo for sure and get good results...just take your time....clean/change those pads often.
post up some after pics
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I absolutely agree with everyone else so far. Try what you have and see if you're satisfied. If not, I think all you might need is a more aggressive compound but Speed is good stuff!
Yes, it looks like the hood and front fender trim are done. Don't waste any time or product on it especially if you're going to replace it anyway. Hopefully that's just dirt on the tailgate.
Try a test spot with Speed on a white pad first. Then try it with orange pad next to it. If the white pad gets you satisfied go with that. That clearcoat has thinned out and you want to retain it.
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Thanks fellas, how many pads do you guys recommend to have on hand for this truck? Also what speed is recommended?
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Re: Enhancing Black Paint
Originally Posted by
PearlWhiteGT
how many pads do you guys recommend
6-8...lol
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8 pads should be enough and brush or air clean after every section. The cleaner the pad the more effective work it does and they clog up quick on older oxidized paint. How many pads do you have?
I run Speed on my Flex 3401 anywhere from 4-5 on the dial.
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Thanks, I honestly can't remember how pads I have. Need to dig them out but I know it's not to many so will most likely need to order at least 4 more of them. I will definitely post pics of it whenever I get it done.
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Just so you know.... polishing is kinda like modding a car performance wise.... you add 100 hp and think your good and happy but then eventually you get used to it and you want more... then you add more lol.
You say you're not looking for much, just a little shine but I promise you after that wears off, the next level of imperfections will get to ya and before you know it you will have a flawless show truck lol.
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