Paint Correction Help
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Paint Correction Help
Hey guys I'm about to do a paint correction on the c5. I've never done anything that wasn't done by hand. I read a d read and read and I just can't figure out which compounds and pads do what. I assume I just need to do it and I'll understand better. So my question is what kind of process do you use for a paint correction on a c5 with pretty bad paint . When I say pretty bad paint there is no clear peeling just a lot of scratches and swirls.
I'm gonna use the harbor freight polisher, but what pads and compounds and in what order should I go.
I'm gonna use the harbor freight polisher, but what pads and compounds and in what order should I go.
Burning Brakes
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From: Landenberg PA
Hey guys I'm about to do a paint correction on the c5. I've never done anything that wasn't done by hand. I read a d read and read and I just can't figure out which compounds and pads do what. I assume I just need to do it and I'll understand better. So my question is what kind of process do you use for a paint correction on a c5 with pretty bad paint . When I say pretty bad paint there is no clear peeling just a lot of scratches and swirls.
I'm gonna use the harbor freight polisher, but what pads and compounds and in what order should I go.
I'm gonna use the harbor freight polisher, but what pads and compounds and in what order should I go.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Oviedo Florida
hit up black02 he is THE MAN when it comes to paint correcting make sure that your using a dual action polisher like the Porter cable not the high speed rotary one especially since its your first time. With the dual action it's nearly impossible to mess up your paint unless your really trying to. With the high speed rotary unless your very familiar with it's use its almost guaranteed that your going to burn through your paint.
There are lots of good products and everyone has their favorites I have used the Adams paint correction system and it's good, Ive also used several of the meguiars compounds and polishes too with good results. Many swear by menzerna, chemical guys, mothers, 3m you name it and everyone will have their favorite or combination of them.
Lots of Youtube videos for help online to watch and get an idea of what does what and what you need. But honestly hit up black02 here on the forum. He has taken paint correction to an art form.
There are lots of good products and everyone has their favorites I have used the Adams paint correction system and it's good, Ive also used several of the meguiars compounds and polishes too with good results. Many swear by menzerna, chemical guys, mothers, 3m you name it and everyone will have their favorite or combination of them.
Lots of Youtube videos for help online to watch and get an idea of what does what and what you need. But honestly hit up black02 here on the forum. He has taken paint correction to an art form.
Last edited by Pirateslife4me; Aug 15, 2014 at 11:36 AM.
Melting Slicks
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This is the best video you will find about it....junkman is awesome.
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Melting Slicks
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Practice on something FIRST, tape the sharp edges so you don't burn through. I take several different pads and compounds to get it right, factory clear is THIN so if you've never done it PRACTICE, even if you have to get a cheap trunk lid or door to practice on it's worth it not to F up your paint.
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From: Milwaukee WI
pc ro, lake country yellow cutting pads, lake country white polishing pads, mequires 105, mequires 205.
There are a million combos, this one works. The clear coat is super hard so the traditional logic of orange pads on these cars means massive amounts of work with a basic ro like the pc.
I second watching the junkman videos.
There are a million combos, this one works. The clear coat is super hard so the traditional logic of orange pads on these cars means massive amounts of work with a basic ro like the pc.
I second watching the junkman videos.
Melting Slicks
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I just dropped mine off for black02 to do this weekend,he's done some great work on here. Mine doesn't need much,it's just a 150,000 mile birthday gift for it. L8R ZFLASH
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Ammo NYC and Adams makes a nice kit. Adams has what you need and the pads to go with it. Very good stuff and very easy to use. I would look into the PC 7424XP and the Flex if you got the money for it. They are great polishers. Here is a great kit to start out with just pick out the polished that fits you budget, but make sure its a DA polisher.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-734-a...isher-kit.aspx
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-734-a...isher-kit.aspx