Thanks: 0
Likes: 0
Dislikes: 0
-
More or less aggressive?
I'm in the process of detailing my Road Glide to get it ready for a coating (CQuartz). I thought I was in good shape till I put the paint light on it. What I'm running into is that, no matter what I try, I can't seem to get the swirls/RIDS/marks out of the Vivid Black section(s) on the fairing. The marks are only really visible when the light is on it.
I've tried CCS foam pads: orange and white. I've also tried Meguiars microfiber pads: cutting and finishing. The compounds/polishes I've tried are: Meguiars D30016 Correction Compound and D30216 Polish, Blackfire Compound and Polish. I just can't seem to touch the marks - In fact, I may be making it worse.
I definitely can't catch any of the 'marks' with a finger-nail. It feels pretty smooth actually. It's to the point where I thought it was under the paint. That was till I got desperate and picked up another fairing. That one is basically demonstrating the same behavior so it must be me.
At this point I'm kinda lost. Do I need to go more aggressive - i.e. heavy cutting pad or wet-sanding? Or less aggressive - finishing pad(s)?
Any help is appreciated.
-
Re: More or less aggressive?
Originally Posted by clsmith
I'm in the process of detailing my Road Glide to get it ready for a coating (CQuartz). I thought I was in good shape till I put the paint light on it. What I'm running into is that, no matter what I try, I can't seem to get the swirls/RIDS/marks out of the Vivid Black section(s) on the fairing. The marks are only really visible when the light is on it.
Here's your picture in full size.
Originally Posted by clsmith
I've tried CCS foam pads: orange and white. I've also tried Meguiars microfiber pads: cutting and finishing. The compounds/polishes I've tried are: Meguiars D30016 Correction Compound and D30216 Polish, Blackfire Compound and Polish. I just can't seem to touch the marks - In fact, I may be making it worse.
I'm going to guess super soft paint.
And just to note, when it comes to super soft paint - even the PADS can cause micro-marring.
Originally Posted by clsmith
At this point I'm kinda lost.
Do I need to go more aggressive - i.e. heavy cutting pad or wet-sanding?
Or less aggressive - finishing pad(s)? <-- this
You need to get LESS aggressive.
Try the BLACKFIRE Polish with a foam finishing pad of a foam waxing pad.
100% avoid microfiber pads as the fibers are a form of abrasive.
-
-
Re: More or less aggressive?
-
Re: More or less aggressive?
Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
...You need to get LESS aggressive.
Try the BLACKFIRE Polish with a foam finishing pad of a foam waxing pad.
100% avoid microfiber pads as the fibers are a form of abrasive.
Thanks Mike, I really appreciate the advice! This actually gives me hope as I'm not sure I would've been brave enough to go the more aggressive route.
Similar Threads
-
By CarlP2 in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 14
Last Post: 11-22-2016, 06:32 PM
-
By tone357 in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 34
Last Post: 12-28-2015, 10:17 PM
-
By fett701 in forum Ask your detailing questions!
Replies: 3
Last Post: 05-31-2015, 11:58 AM
-
By Mike Phillips in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 2
Last Post: 06-16-2011, 03:40 PM
-
By buster in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 27
Last Post: 03-10-2008, 10:43 AM
Members who have read this thread: 0
There are no members to list at the moment.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
31 |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|
Bookmarks