Hand Polish
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
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Hand Polish
my C6 is barely a year old and the paint is still in pretty spectacular shape, but i wanted to give her a quick polish just in case i am getting blind in my old age and cant see the swirls.
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
Last edited by Mayonayze; Feb 28, 2006 at 03:05 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '10
I would use something like Zaino Fusion (ZPC) with one of the cotton Zaino applicators or FPII again with 100% cotton cloth or applicator. Rub in straight lines with the flow of air over the car using light to moderate pressure. 
You should not need something as abrasive as IP.
You should not need something as abrasive as IP.
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by Mayonayze
my C6 is barely a year old and the paint is still in pretty spectacular shape, but i wanted to give her a quick polish just in case i am getting blind in my old age and cant see the swirls.
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
You can use Menzerna FPII, Poorboys 1.0 SSR, or any number of very light polishes. I would highly suggest a polishing pal as your hand might get tired of all that motion.
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From: Monument CO
Originally Posted by Mayonayze
my C6 is barely a year old and the paint is still in pretty spectacular shape, but i wanted to give her a quick polish just in case i am getting blind in my old age and cant see the swirls.
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html
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From: Palm City Florida
Originally Posted by Mayonayze
my C6 is barely a year old and the paint is still in pretty spectacular shape, but i wanted to give her a quick polish just in case i am getting blind in my old age and cant see the swirls.
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
i know that most of you prefer to polish with your orbitals and circulars, but for a car that is only a year old, i find it hard to believe that i need that kind of hardware.
so i am looking for any tips you have regarding hand polishing. what should i use for a pad? how hard do i press?
also, do i need something as abrasive as the Menernza (sp) intense polish, or can i skip right to the FP2? like i said, i dont really see a whole lot of swirling or spider webbing, but there are very trace amounts in certain lights. does the FP2 have any abrasive qualities? enough to take care of something this minor?
GET A PORTER CABLE!!!! My paint on my 6 year old C5 looks better than it did when BRAND NEW after the menzerna treatment..
Take a look at this C6...If you paint does not look as good as this then you need to do the Menzerna with a Porter Cable also..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...34&forum_id=10
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From: Lewes DE
yes, that is a fantastic post. Here's one of my favorites:
ShockwaveTXB's C6:
Can you tell the difference between the glass and the paint?
edit - woops, sorry - that was ShockwaveTXB's C6, not Chuckster's - I've corrected the reference above. :bb
ShockwaveTXB's C6:
Can you tell the difference between the glass and the paint?
edit - woops, sorry - that was ShockwaveTXB's C6, not Chuckster's - I've corrected the reference above. :bb
Last edited by bugman; Mar 1, 2006 at 01:39 PM.
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From: West TX
Originally Posted by bugman
yes, that is a fantastic post. Here's one of my favorites:
Chuckster's C6:
Can you tell the difference between the glass and the paint?
Chuckster's C6:
Can you tell the difference between the glass and the paint?
Rob
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by agentf1
I would use something like Zaino Fusion (ZPC) with one of the cotton Zaino applicators or FPII again with 100% cotton cloth or applicator. Rub in straight lines with the flow of air over the car using light to moderate pressure. You should not need something as abrasive as IP.
You should not need something as abrasive as IP.I may have to use Liquid Glass polish to hide those swirls n scratches on the whole car.
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Safety Car
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From: Amarillo TX
Originally Posted by LS WON
I used Menzerna IP (hand application) on my 18 year old which has lots of swirls then topped it off with Menzerna One Step polish. It didn't do a thing as far as getting rid of swirls or scratches.
I may have to use Liquid Glass polish to hide those swirls n scratches on the whole car.
I may have to use Liquid Glass polish to hide those swirls n scratches on the whole car.
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From: Lewes DE
Agree -- seriously... don't waste time trying to get scratches out by hand. Most products do NOTHING by hand. But my best results by hand came with 3M 39002 and terry cloth towel. Used that to remove light scratches and swirls quite well from my black motorcycle. Restored a nice mirror glaze.
But I have to emphasize that it took a lot of work, and not worth it -- get the PC for sure.
But I have to emphasize that it took a lot of work, and not worth it -- get the PC for sure.
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by ZaneO
Despite sales pitch, Menzerna products are not effective by hand.
After trying it but I have some Mezerna product left so I guess I will have to get a PC then or until then use the Liquid Glass Polish by hand.
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by bugman
Agree -- seriously... don't waste time trying to get scratches out by hand. Most products do NOTHING by hand. But my best results by hand came with 3M 39002 and terry cloth towel. Used that to remove light scratches and swirls quite well from my black motorcycle. Restored a nice mirror glaze.
But I have to emphasize that it took a lot of work, and not worth it -- get the PC for sure.
But I have to emphasize that it took a lot of work, and not worth it -- get the PC for sure.
