So after all the feedback, I'm going to wet-sand by hand w/400-2500 then polish out with M105/205. So all I need now is your recommendation on a UV clear coat spray.
Wetsanding is easy, I agree. I just worry about efficiency with the damage I have. I guess I'm approaching it the same way when correcting paint - compound by hand or...
The 3M Kit comes with 500, 800, and 3000 grit. Luckily right now the damage is mainly towards the top end of the housing and doesn't effect the light output. But I definitely want to take care of it...
More than just being pitted, scratched, and starting to fade yellow...but it's those thousands of little 'worm-like' scratches/fissures. They're not deep enough to where I can feel them with my...
Haha...great incentive, thanks! I'll pick some up today at the local Walmart and see how it goes. I think I'll do a test comparison of M105 vs UC on the hood of a 2006 Jet Black BMW 745i that I'm...
So I'm in need of a new compound and have been debating on Meguiars M101 and UC. Would I be able to get the same results using UC on a PCXP and an LC Orange Flat pad?
It looks like you're finishing it using a black CCS pad. The black pad is too soft and won't get rid of the marring, they're usually used to apply glazes, sealants, or waxes. You may want to look...
So I tried a hybrid approach and primed the pad with Pinnacle Pad Conditioner AND M205, then used 3 drops of M105. Better working time, less dust, easy to wipe off, BUT significantly less cut! I...
I've tried priming the pad with M105 but it still caked up quick and dusted like crazy. I don't have any problems with M205, it's just the M105 when I'm compounding. There's a thread that suggests...
I've read the threads of different ways to prime your foam pad to achieve a longer working time and less dust. 1 combo that I didn't see mentioned that I'd like to get your feedback on is:
Looks good. One suggestion, if I may? If you plan on doing any compounding or polishing, it's probably better to use a citrus based soap or even water+dawn dish soap instead of Meguiars Gold Class....
Nice site. Great way of documenting your process. One suggestion is to modify the width of your main frame to give you more real-estate for content, it'll also allow you to make improvements to the...
Thanks. Still working on some images, gotta finish the 745i first and I just got my pads in today. I'll check yours out also. I'm using Weebly, which is a simple free website creation service.
Let me begin by saying that as an enthusiast, this is strictly a "side-thing" for me. This is in no way my primary source of income, and I'm thankful for a great full-time career.
This is exactly what happened to me. What forced me to go PC was $$$ wise since I'm more of a hobbyist then a business thing. But with the right technique and product/pad combo, it's still effective....
