Car Full repainted, how to buff it?
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How would you Buff a car that has just been repainted over? I need to do it,but I dont want to go to a shop to do it if it isnt too hard. I know shops wet sand it down, and than machine wax it.
Would that be the same as claying it?
Would that be the same as claying it?
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I'm guessing you have minor swirls and the paint has been fully cured.
If that's the case and you don't have a buffer, get some 3M Swirl Mark Remover locally, some terry cotton applicators and read the instructions on the bottle. You can fix quite a bit with that polish.
FYI
A claybar glides over the clearcoat, pulling off particles.
A polish is abrasive, it corrects swirl marks, etching, scratches and other physical clearcoat defects.
A wax is nothing more than a protectant. No abrasive or cleaning action.
If that's the case and you don't have a buffer, get some 3M Swirl Mark Remover locally, some terry cotton applicators and read the instructions on the bottle. You can fix quite a bit with that polish.
FYI
A claybar glides over the clearcoat, pulling off particles.
A polish is abrasive, it corrects swirl marks, etching, scratches and other physical clearcoat defects.
A wax is nothing more than a protectant. No abrasive or cleaning action.
Last edited by Joe DIESO; 08-04-2004 at 01:44 PM.
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Originally Posted by Joe DIESO
I'm guessing you have minor swirls and the paint has been fully cured.
If that's the case and you don't have a buffer, get some 3M Swirl Mark Remover locally, some terry cotton applicators and read the instructions on the bottle. You can fix quite a bit with that polish.
FYI
A claybar glides over the clearcoat, pulling off particles.
A polish is abrasive, it corrects swirl marks, etching, scratches and other physical clearcoat defects.
A wax is nothing more than a protectant. No abrasive or cleaning action.
If that's the case and you don't have a buffer, get some 3M Swirl Mark Remover locally, some terry cotton applicators and read the instructions on the bottle. You can fix quite a bit with that polish.
FYI
A claybar glides over the clearcoat, pulling off particles.
A polish is abrasive, it corrects swirl marks, etching, scratches and other physical clearcoat defects.
A wax is nothing more than a protectant. No abrasive or cleaning action.
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Originally Posted by zchgla
i used my meguiars swirl remover 2.0 and it dosent look like it did ****...i did it by hand though..maybe thats why.
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Originally Posted by Flawless
How would you Buff a car that has just been repainted over? I need to do it,but I dont want to go to a shop to do it if it isnt too hard. I know shops wet sand it down, and than machine wax it.
Would that be the same as claying it?
Would that be the same as claying it?
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ScratchX is weaker than Meguiars 2.0. At least step up to 3M SMR, maybe 3M Finesse It-II. The Meguiars 2.0 didn't repair much because your detailing by hand. You need to polish quite a bit longer than you would with a buffer.
Those bumps are fine unless they're clearcoat defects. Just get a clay bar, read the back of the box and go at it, pretty simple and it's the least abrasive approach to removing that dirt in your clear.
Those bumps are fine unless they're clearcoat defects. Just get a clay bar, read the back of the box and go at it, pretty simple and it's the least abrasive approach to removing that dirt in your clear.
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Originally Posted by Flawless
If I rub my hand over some parts of the car, I can really feel little little particles. Like little little pebbles. Would it be a good idea to claybar it?
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Just try a clay bar first. There's no sense in sanding, buffing, etc. when it's not needed. If your problem is fixed after claying, put a quality wax/sealant on it.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Just try a clay bar first. There's no sense in sanding, buffing, etc. when it's not needed. If your problem is fixed after claying, put a quality wax/sealant on it.
As many have stated, it will need to get wet sanded to take out the dust that is stuck on it. I can wait on that for awhile
Thanks alot everyone for your help.