350zTT orange peel/swirls/RIDS/water spots

**JoeKhoda** · 08-16-2013, 08:13 PM

Hello everyone! Not sure if this is the right category for this post but here goes! As you can tell, total newb here when it comes to polishing. Just purchased my first 7424xp, and ready to put it to some use. My biggest issue with the paint is that there are some bad type II water spots on the horizontal surfaces of the car, not to mention lots of RIDS and swirls. The good thing is that I know there is a good amount of paint to work with. A local detailing shop has a PTG. So my readings were anywhere from 6 - 9.5 mils. There is orange peel, but I am willing to live with it unless you all think that its totally safe to wet sand.

Ok on to the pics

I know my garage is pretty messy. I have lots of side projects going on too!

Water spots

Orange peel

Some of the products I will be using

As always, any feedback is greatly appreciated!! Plus this is only my 2nd post so if there is a better way I could of posted, I'm all ears too! Thanks for reading..

**Pureshine** · 08-16-2013, 08:56 PM

The orange peel leave it not worth trying to fix your just asking for a problem. for the rest just do test spot with least aggressive first then move up.If you have never wet sanded do not try it on your own car get a test panel and practice first.

**af90** · 08-16-2013, 10:07 PM

Watch the water out here in Vegas, the tap water is incredibly hard and etches incredibly fast.

**JoeKhoda** · 08-17-2013, 01:46 AM

Definitely great tips, thanks! I'll for sure try to go least aggressive first, and the water out here is insane! I can't even wash the car without one side drying on me and leaving water spots all over.

Thanks for all the feedback so far. Much appreciated.

**sproketser** · 08-17-2013, 06:13 AM

Nice ride fella . I guess I saw you in another forum , you have a killer ride !

Will look forward updates .

**JoeKhoda** · 08-19-2013, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by sproketser

Nice ride fella . I guess I saw you in another forum , you have a killer ride !

Will look forward updates .

Thanks, buddy.

Quick update. After following Smack's post here:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...tail-shop.html

I am going to try m105 with LC Hydrotech Cyan. Wish me luck!!

**af90** · 08-19-2013, 10:33 PM

I had a Cyan blow up on me so take it easy on them and watch heat and pressure. It was a 3" pad though and the cleaning brush was thought to be the cause.

Post up any questions and definitely take before and after photos.

**JoeKhoda** · 08-19-2013, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by af90

I had a Cyan blow up on me so take it easy on them and watch heat and pressure. It was a 3" pad though and the cleaning brush was thought to be the cause.

Post up any questions and definitely take before and after photos.

Thanks for the tips. Just had a go at it, about 12 section passes with all the spots remaining. Started at 5 then went up to 6 on the PC. I have been trying to perfect my technique, copying guys like Mike Phillips too.

I was thinking of going the route of the CarPro Denim pads as well. Thinking it might just get rid of most of the orange peel plus level the surface enough to get rid of the water spots. Keeping in mind I have over 9 mils in that area of the hood.

Thoughts??

**af90** · 08-19-2013, 11:55 PM

With that much paint it's a decision up to you. I've never done it but I have seen the results and on average how much paint it removes which I believe was in the 0.2 - 0.5 mils range. It does make the paint much clearer but brings risks.

**JoeKhoda** · 08-19-2013, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by af90

With that much paint it's a decision up to you. I've never done it but I have seen the results and on average how much paint it removes which I believe was in the 0.2 - 0.5 micron range. It does make the paint much clearer but brings risks.

Gotcha. I'm guessing you mean mils and not microns. No worries. I'll order them but hold off as a "last resort". I need a new backing plate anyway. Thanks brotha..