[Z06] paint help
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Pasadena, CA
if you get the buffer i listed above you won't have any problem with the 6" kit.you would have to lay on it pretty hard to stop the pad from spinning.
like stated above,the important things with this kit it priming the pad fully,not using too much product on the pad,and i blow the pad clean with an air compressor after each panel.
like stated above,the important things with this kit it priming the pad fully,not using too much product on the pad,and i blow the pad clean with an air compressor after each panel.
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From: citrus heights ca
Blow the pad clean after each section. You cannot do a hood without blowing out the pad. Some panels are smaller than others, but still, blow out after each section. When using MF pads, spent paint and polish accumulate very quickly, which results with less cut and more marring(haze) if not blown out frequently. As far as the 6.5" pads, sure, you can use them, but they won't be nearly as effective as 5.5" pads on an 8mm random orbital(HF).
that's why i don't ever recommend a rotary to someone that doesn't have much experience.and this is the best system for a dual action buffer that i have seen.
yes the hood is large and you need to blow out the pad atleast once .the door you can almost do if you're not using a lot of product but it's still a good idea to blow out the pad half way through the door.i usually blow it out every other time i apply product.the pad works best when it's clean
Last edited by jonnyc; Dec 27, 2015 at 08:13 PM.
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From: Pasadena, CA
You will NOT do damage to the paint with an 8mm Harbor Freight DA. To compare it to a rotary(even with 5" pads) is not even close. TRUST ME. I'm glad you went with the 5" kit. You did get a 5" backing plate too, correct? The HF comes with a 6".
Last edited by 03 Z-oh-6; Dec 28, 2015 at 07:36 AM.
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Instructor
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From: Florence South Carolina
Yes, the kit comes with a backing plate.
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From: Florence South Carolina
Finally got around to doing my hood today with the previous recommended products. Very easy to do and great results ! Not perfect, but 10x better ! All swirl marks and water spots gone ! Touched up chips with Dr. Color chip, finished with Miami shine wax. There are a few scatches I couldn't get out, think I need a more agressive pad for those. Vast improvement though, will do the rest of the car this week. Thanks again for all the advice !
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 9
From: Pasadena, CA
Finally got around to doing my hood today with the previous recommended products. Very easy to do and great results ! Not perfect, but 10x better ! All swirl marks and water spots gone ! Touched up chips with Dr. Color chip, finished with Miami shine wax. There are a few scatches I couldn't get out, think I need a more agressive pad for those. Vast improvement though, will do the rest of the car this week. Thanks again for all the advice !
