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Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by Mattyrae, Oct 9, 2011.

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  1. Mattyrae

    Mattyrae Formula 3
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    #1 Mattyrae, Oct 9, 2011
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    Thanks to Todd Cooperider's recommendations:

    Wash
    Clay Bar
    Portercable XP Dual action polisher
    Meguiar's 105 Ultimate Compound orange pad
    Meguiar's 205 Ultimate Compound with black and red pads, two applications.
    Blackfire Wed Diamond Sealer / Wax with white pad

    Total time for hood and left and right front fenders 5 hours with breaks. I know it's not a Ferrari, but my 360 is silver and in pretty good shape, the 930 was pretty swirled up. Not very Professional to mis-spell "Professional", sorry.

    Thanks to Auto Geek too for the great buffer demo videos.
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  2. Mattyrae

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  3. chris360hawks

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    #3 chris360hawks, Oct 10, 2011
    Good job. How does it look under halogens?
     
  4. Mattyrae

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    #4 Mattyrae, Oct 10, 2011
    Not sure, there are still a few scratches here and there that I am afraid to go any further on, nor I am comfortable with wet sanding, even with high grit numbers. It was my Dad's pride and joy when he was alive, my Mom seen in one of the reflections is very happy, wishes my Dad could see the huge improvement. I think I see him in one of those cloud reflections smiling. :)
     
  5. anxpert

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    #5 anxpert, Oct 10, 2011
    I'm sure he is smiling ..... way cool to keep your father's pride & joy !
     
  6. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 TheMayor, Oct 10, 2011
    Mmmmmmmm......cloudy! But in a good way!!!

    Nice job! :)
     
  7. m3mike

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    #7 m3mike, Oct 10, 2011
    Looks great. You might try a Flex 3401 with a firm pad (yellow or orange). It will sometimes remove swirls or RIDS that the PC won't get. Nice work.
     
  8. Mattyrae

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    #8 Mattyrae, Oct 10, 2011
    I used an orange pad with the 105 compound, speed setting 4-5. I found the smaller pad worked best, was tough working around those front headlight curves.
     
  9. GTHill

    GTHill F1 World Champ
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    #9 GTHill, Oct 10, 2011
    There is a tool that measures paint thickness right? Maybe that would be something to have.

    Also, I've heard the suggestion to go to the junk yard and get a few fenders to practice on. Looks good!

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  10. m3mike

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    #10 m3mike, Oct 11, 2011
    Junk hoods or fenders are definitely the best way to get you confidence with more agressive combos or wet sanding.
     

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