p2toy

I am new to corvette paint finishes (tintcoat) and looking for suggestions on how to remove the fine scratches from washing etc. without causing further damage.
The color is Crystal Red Metallic tintcoat, Code # 89U
Can you just use a regular swirl mark remover, or do you have to be extra careful which products you use since its a tintcoat? I tried the NUFINISH scratch doctor on a test spot but it didn’t really make much difference.

rkj427

Yes you can using the proper products and methods.........without causing any additional damage..........

You may want to check out the Car Care area for a lot more information on detailing products and processes.............

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...discussion-10/

p2toy

I couldn't find much specifying tintcoat care, but can you just care for it like regular clear coat?


Any recommendations on specific products or methods?

buckmeister2

You don't have to do anything special with the tintcoat. Go back into Car Care and see what they say about your issue. It will apply to your car.

got2hav1

Good suggestion on the car care section. Lots of good advice there. You can't remove swirls and scratches by hand. You will need a random orbital polisher (Flex is a good one) you will also need a polish ( recommend Menzerna medium cut) and then a finish polish , Menzerna also offers this. 3M has a great finishing polish also. Lake country pads, Orange for the medium cut Menzerna and a white pad for your finish polish. This will take out your surface scratches and swirls. Again go to the car care section and do some forum searches. You will be amazed what you can do with the above recommendations. Good luck and show us your results. All of the above can be purchased from forum sponsor Autogeek.net

rkj427

www.adamspolishes.com

be sure to check out the videos there which explain the products and processes used to correct your paint, and make your car look the best it possibly can....................

enventr

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Racer

It may be a tint coat but that has no bearing on anything when doing detailing, it is all under a clear coat, so whatever you do for a clear coat you do for that.

rcharrison1

The process is relatively simple and anyone can produce excellent results. I am not a professional, but have done cars for friends and some of my own in the past. Once you remove the swirl marks, the key then is to wash/dry your car with the proper technique and you won't have to go thru the process again.

There are numerous excellent videos on You Tube. Basically, all professional detailers, including Mike Phillips, utilize the same process. Among others, check out Junkman's channel on You Tube - somewhat long and wordy, but he will show you everything you need to know regarding scratch and swirl removal.

I have used Meguiar's M105 and M205 with great results, but almost any name brand product produces similar results. Orbital random buffer is the key tool. Most everyone recommends the Porter Cable 7420XP. However, I have one I purchased at Harbor Freight for a fraction of the price and have had excellent results. Purchase the orange and white pads from name online retailers such as AutoGeek, Chemical Guys, etc. Lake Country pads are great, but again you can get pads from Harbor Freight - I stock up on them when they are on sale and use them on my boats, jet skis, golf cart , etc.

Do your homework on You Tube, clay bar the car before you start. Take your time and you will be amazed at the results. Once you have reconditioned the paint, wash and dry the car properly and you should never have to do a "paint correction" again.