Re: More or less aggressive?
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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.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...vividblack-jpg
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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.
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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?
Here's two recent cars I detailed where the paint was so soft I CORRECTED THE PAINT - using SOFT FOAM FINISHING PADS.
In other words, I removed ALL the swirls and scratches using ONLY very soft foam finishing pads.
Here's a 1996 black Porsche I detailed that had the original black basecoat/clearcoat paint and IT was super soft.
Original BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT paint - 1996 Porsche 993
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...6_Pcar_007.JPG
Review: Wolfgang Concours-Series Microfiber Towels - 1988 Porsche 928 s4
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Towels_027.JPG
Trying to use one level of cut higher than a foam finishing pad, i.e. a foam "polishing" pad, the PAD left marring in the paint.
:)
Re: More or less aggressive?
Re: More or less aggressive?
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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.