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Sorry to hear about your dilemma.

Its always good to either try a small test area and get a feel for how much clear you can remove whether its by wetsanding or compounding..or even better invest...

No-the angle of the lights never changed..it was the difference in me standing up vs being slightly crouched in the "before" pic.

Regardless...the difference in the panels is clearly visible even...

What would the progression have been from this?

For example...Menzerna 4500 on a Black pad..or a blue pad?

Is that considered fine enough to jewel the paint?

What speed would you...

Absolutely. Good point.

Its my thread- I started it. I never said anything about using my "method" of rotary buffing. I pointed out I hoped you were'nt rotary buffing with the trigger locked. And i stand by that. That being...

Keep an eye out for The pics in Show and Shine for my 2011 Z06 I just finished with a rotary using my method. Seemed to work "ok" for me. if I didn't have faith in my abilities I sure wouldn't pick...

I absolutely let off the trigger and slow the buffer down near edges and creases. Some guys tape their edges and creases, some guys use a slower speed near possible trouble areas.

You don't agree...

Thanks!

Great info in this thread- Mike has shown me there may be life without an air D/A !
Im the MAN

I know what you mean about wasteful employees..I've dug bottles of compound out of the...

No offense taken at all. :props:

I have found dampsanding to be tedious and slow- as have many of my associates who do this stuff for a living. Labor costs are scrutinized more heavily than...

Great info Mike!

I never knew about Meguiars offering "compunds" that early on. I only heard about the 3M "compounds" for clearcoat probably back in 88-89. I think the first one I used with a...

Mike-

I notice in your pics you are using the electric D/A's...have you ever tried an air powered D/A with this paper? I see the big difference in the electric D/A and air D/A being the complete...

Notice I didn't say the 5000 had been around for years, just the method. Sorry for any confusion.

Yep, the 3000 also definitely says to dampsand, but its to minimize paper loading and extend...

This method has been around for years, and was pioneered by 3M.

The PPG and DuPont training facilities for collision repair both use the unigrit paper with a D/A, followed by either Trizact 3000...

The first time you catch an edge and burn it, sling a panel, or have the polisher rip out of your hand you'll wish you'd never locked it.

I was always told to keep the trigger fluid, so that the...

Mike-

ABSOLUTELY! I ordered the 3" pads to use with the tool...I can't tell you how many times I have wished I had pads smaller than 5" so I wouldn't have to use a roll of tape to keep from...

The fact you would even ask that...I'll guess I'll just say I hope you aren't buffing your car with a rotary.

Im the MAN

Pretty interesting putting it thru it's paces on my Z06. Pictures to come soon, but for now I'll give my perspective on this machine.

I have been using the DeWalt 849 for the last 8 years....it...

Looking good..but from a certified repair/painter..you were wasting time and tape sectioning off the trunk area. I get why you did it, but you should rescuff everything after priming anyways- getting...

Thanks for the reply. I wish it was that easy..I haven't had much luck with dark colored cars and acid rain- even with Caranuba. Like you said, maybe the first week you are ok..after that, the...

I have a new 2012 vehicle with jet black paint. Unfortunately, I have to drive it in the elements everyday, so naturally I am concerned about bug guts, acid rain, and general fallout on the paint.
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I think the Dr Colorchip is good for noobies- but someone like you Garry should be using something more professional.

As a paint guy, I can give you a system that works and will get rid of your...

Thanks for your recommendations!

I plan on updating this thread as soon as my new Menz stuff gets here.

:props:

Thanks for the in-depth write up Bobby.

I have ordered the stuff you (and Heavy) recommended.

I did not break thru the clear anywhere- I actually am a certified PPG/DuPont refinisher so I'm...

Ahhh..got ya.

I probably looked at the wrong polish.

Menz is getting like 3M..I remember the good ole days when 3M had about 6-8 polishes and 2-3 pads.

Now they have 6-8 swirl removers,...

Please see my post above.