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You could literally write a whole book to answer your question. I would go to the Car Care section forum on this site. Much better answers there. I learned a lot there. Dan
Wow, your C4 looks great. Thank you for the information. One more question, what type of buffer/pads do I need?
I'd head over to autogeek.net and whip out your wallet. They'll get you set up, but this is one of those things like tools where you just keep collecting.
As for the buffer, I bought another one from harbor freight, and it been good to me as well. So you don't have to buy the exact one. As for pads, I would stick to maguiers, I tried harbor freight, and it was a nightmare. Just keep in mind, that when sanding, compounding, and polishing. You're REMOVING layers from your clear-coat. So be gentile, and take it slow. The PO had dogs jumping on the car/paint, but I managed to get most of them off.
Wow, your C4 looks great. Thank you for the information. One more question, what type of buffer/pads do I need?
depends on what your car needs and your skill level
my GS was really nice an orbital and foam pads were good for all of it except one spot on the roof.
Many years back during a frozen December I watched a series of videos from this guy (the videos I watched were much shorter but same overall content), VERY helpful. As another member above said i went to Autogeek and bought the Porter Cable tool he uses in the video along with a package of pads and compounds. Have used the tools since on several cars to bring back the finish, Good Luck.....
From: Murrells Inlet, SC (formally New Windsor, NY)
Originally Posted by TheKodiak
For Paint Correction it's:
1. Spot wet-sand large scratches with 3000grit
2. Compound with wool pad
3. Buff with cutting pad
4: Polish while polishing pad
And you're done. BUT! I would recommend a paint thickness gauge before attempting any compounding. Otherwise you might peel whats left of the clear.
As for Paint Protection:
1) Wash with various boar brushes
2) Clay paint
3) Wash again
4) Seal with preferred sealer
I'll upload a 2009 Jeep Commander I just did shortly. I have a post where I detailed the entire interior on here too.
While this is fantastic advice for someone who has some experience, most new comers to the paint correction arena will wind up doing more harm than good when sanding paint. The thinner paints on a C4 will wear quick with sanding and compounding with a wool pad. I’m sure just by the advice you’re giving that you are pretty adept at getting solid results but I’m also sure you’re a good judge of starting out light and if not effective moving up the ladder a bit to get the results your desire. Autogeek has a great YouTube collection of videos for the do-it yourself guy looking for results like the results you got on your Jeep. They also have the best deals on some of the best products out there.
While this is fantastic advice for someone who has some experience, most new comers to the paint correction arena will wind up doing more harm than good when sanding paint. The thinner paints on a C4 will wear quick with sanding and compounding with a wool pad. I’m sure just by the advice you’re giving that you are pretty adept at getting solid results but I’m also sure you’re a good judge of starting out light and if not effective moving up the ladder a bit to get the results your desire. Autogeek has a great YouTube collection of videos for the do-it yourself guy looking for results like the results you got on your Jeep. They also have the best deals on some of the best products out there.
The red C4 you detailed looks amazing. Nice work.
I practiced on my old beater .... did not go very well .... I would never attempt this on a car a "liked" ... I just don't have the skill or patience for it.
Let me also add, if you compound your car, there's no need to clay the paint. Compounding not only removes contaminants, but it also smooths the surface. Where clay only removes contaminates. It's all on "Feel", once you get a feel of the surface with your tools. It'll be hard to mess up. And patience IS key.
