What did I do wrong

**c8n** · 05-23-2013, 09:13 PM

Wow... hazing with m205 on white pad? That's some soft paint. You might want to stick with grey pads and lighten up on the pressure.

As for product with use of a DA... nothing you should avoid as long as you control with the amount of pressure you apply. For some reason I do want to mention perhaps you would want to avoid clay alternatives and stick with the traditional fine grade clay.

**Spiney** · 05-24-2013, 06:21 AM

Joeyp3021, we have a 96 SVT Cobra black. And in my experience the paint is soft. If I look at it wrong it scratches. I've learned a lot from the great people here on this forum. They are always willing to share.

Mike Phillips, Tuscarora Dave, and many others to mention just a few.

I also understand the Oh Sh**, I just screwed up my paint feeling. Slow and EZ is the way to go. Congrats on fixing your mistake.

Spiney-Dave. Reading, PA.

**joeyp3021** · 05-24-2013, 09:40 AM

thanks I was very happy I fixed it also..i did one more pass with almost no pressure and the hazing was gone..the weather here in jersey don't look to promising for the weekend but I don't care if it takes me a week im gonna take my time and enjoy the process and hope I end up with great results

**joeyp3021** · 05-28-2013, 11:20 AM

here are a few finished pics...I couldn't take more last night cause the neighbor was turning on his sprinklers...I think for my first time the 18yr old paint looks pretty nice

**c8n** · 05-28-2013, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by joeyp3021

here are a few finished pics...I couldn't take more last night cause the neighbor was turning on his sprinklers...I think for my first time the 18yr old paint looks pretty nice

Sure does... and looks great!

Did you say it was a 95? That's the one with the 5.0 right?
Not sure performance wise but the 5.0L sounded so much nicer than the 4.6L.

**joeyp3021** · 05-28-2013, 11:32 AM

yeah it was the last year before they changed to the 4.6L

**Venom93corba** · 05-28-2013, 12:24 PM

Awesome Joey. I've been watching this thread pretty closely. I've got my first detail coming up this week and I am trying to learn from others mistakes. Loves the Cobras btw. I had a Vibrant red 93. Loved it!

**tuscarora dave** · 05-28-2013, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by joeyp3021

here are a few finished pics...I couldn't take more last night cause the neighbor was turning on his sprinklers...I think for my first time the 18yr old paint looks pretty nice

The paint looks nice Joe... When you first start doing this kind of work with a machine, there's always a certain level of anxiety to work through. Going with a light to medium polish and soft pad on your new machine is always the best bet. I remember my first time machine polishing (it was black paint also) and I was so excited with the results. You'll get better and better at it each time you do it.

**kevincwelch** · 05-28-2013, 01:10 PM

Nice work, Joey. Looks great!

I'm sure there are a lot of "lurkers" like myself who are reading stories like this closely and learning something new every single time...

**joeyp3021** · 05-28-2013, 02:01 PM

thanks everyone...I loved the 93 cobras...I have put a lot of work into this car over the years problem is im not sure my neighbors love it as much as I do