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re: If you don't know how to buff a vehicle, you should learn.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:57 pm to VetteGuy
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:57 pm to VetteGuy
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Paint correction on a new factory finish is best left up those that do it every day.
Completely untrue. New paints are much easier to compound because there are fewer swirls and rids. Older paints that require wet sanding to remove defects are better left to professionals.
A beginner would be perfectly fine starting on a new car. Just do a test panel on the hood and start with a light cut. The rest is cake.
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Clear coat is paint (as you know). If anyone starts to see a lot of color on the pads, stop 5 minutes ago.
Unless the clear coat has oxidation. You will see an extremely dirty pad as you go. But in that case I advise using 2 or 3 different pads to finish the car.
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Posted on 4/25/16 at 2:10 pm to bapple
I cant imagine spending 100s of dollars to buy the equipment to have on hand to do something that I could pay someone 100s of dollars to do.
I wouldn't buff a car but a few times in 5-6 years, and I don't see the need to risk screwing up my finish for a marginal savings at best.
I wouldn't buff a car but a few times in 5-6 years, and I don't see the need to risk screwing up my finish for a marginal savings at best.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 2:17 pm to bapple
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completely untrue
I agree. Most large dealerships have body shops and paint booths which lead to fallout. Add in rail dust that is mopped around by some car porter, a few tunnel washes while it's on the lot, and a pressure washing to knock off the pollen. New cars get hacked from the start. Order a car, tell the dealership not to prep it, drive it to the best detailer in town for correction and some level of clear bra. Schedule appointments for maintenance washes.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 2:44 pm to bapple
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Completely untrue. New paints are much easier to compound because there are fewer swirls and rids. Older paints that require wet sanding to remove defects are better left to professionals.
I disagree. Turning a beginner loose on a new car is a mistake.
First, different cars have different amounts of paint. Second, doing things things wrong or using the wrong product can actually put defects into the paint. New paint is easier to compound, but it can be less forgiving. (not as much paint to work with)
My point about the clear coat was, that if you see the actual color of the car (red, blue) etc, you have cut down into the color coat.
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