The power of the PC!

**Perfections** · 11-12-2010, 09:37 PM

First I would like to thank Bimmer325! for allowing me to use his Porter cable. I've been a rotary guy for about 12 years now and this week he allowed me to try out his pc. And after the truck I did today I'm a believer! Normally with this type of oxidation I would've went straight for my rotary but for testing purposes I stuck only to the pc, Power gloss, and Meg's 2.0 Cutting pad. Enjoy!

Close up hood

Ready for 50/50 before

After

Close up 50/50

Close up

End result

This did take some time, about 4 hours just on the hood, which is longer then it would've taken with a rotary, but at least now I know that a d/a is capable of some pretty crazy results!

**jonn127** · 11-12-2010, 09:52 PM

wow, that looks amazing.

**bimmer325!** · 11-13-2010, 12:37 AM

ROCK ON...PERFECTIONS...ROCK ON!!!
It just goes to show if you are willing to do the work...you can get the results you desire. Hec...now you are good enough to do MY Bimmer!!
Impressive

**Toymachine2009** · 11-13-2010, 12:57 AM

just curious for oxidization do you treat it as normal polishing as wash, clay, polish, and seal? And as you polish it just takes away the oxidization?

**VISITOR** · 11-13-2010, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by Perfections

at least now I know that a d/a is capable of some pretty crazy results!

with new pads/products constantly evolving with new technology, the DA is becoming more and more effective...

**Perfections** · 11-13-2010, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by Toymachine2009

just curious for oxidization do you treat it as normal polishing as wash, clay, polish, and seal? And as you polish it just takes away the oxidization?

The first thing you should know about oxidation is most of the time it doesn't come completely out, and even though this looked amazing there was a couple spots on the vehicle that just wasn't going to come out. As far as treating it, I washed the car, compounded it several times with Menzerna Power Gloss, menzerna powergloss, menzerna S34A, menzerna s34, menzerna compound , the pictures you are seeing except for the final were done with nothing but the power gloss, then polished with Meguiars Mirror Glaze #205 Ultra Finishing Polish, final polish, Meguiars polishes, car polish, 205 FP then sealed with XMT 360 corrects, cleans, and seals auto paint! XMT 360 is more than a cleaner wax, its a swirl remover, polish, and paint sealant in one., but it was the compound that pulled out the oxidation.

This is what I followed to achieve these results.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-polisher.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ads-often.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ber-towel.html

**Rsurfer** · 11-13-2010, 01:57 AM

That is amazing that you could get Power Gloss to finish down like that. After PG I need 2 more steps to get the finish down.

**OCDetails** · 11-13-2010, 02:02 AM

Awesome work! I've done things like that on severely oxidized paint with a PC before. In fact, since 1997 I've never used a rotary on an automobile's paint. Most correction can be done with a PC if you use the right pads, products, and process. Thanks for helping prove it!

**DetailedByPrecision** · 11-13-2010, 02:28 AM

looks awesome. good job on it

**Perfections** · 11-13-2010, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by bimmer325!

ROCK ON...PERFECTIONS...ROCK ON!!!
It just goes to show if you are willing to do the work...you can get the results you desire. Hec...now you are good enough to do MY Bimmer!!
Impressive

Haha Roger yea I'm ready for your bimmer!

Originally Posted by OCDetails

Awesome work! I've done things like that on severely oxidized paint with a PC before. In fact, since 1997 I've never used a rotary on an automobile's paint. Most correction can be done with a PC if you use the right pads, products, and process. Thanks for helping prove it!

Dang since 1997, the only thing I knew about a d/a in 97 was I could spread wax with it, not paint correction. I really need to get with the times!