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Daz.
06-02-2008, 17:14
Does that mop malarky really make a difference when 'cutting back' paint so to speak?

My cars pretty much finished but theres a few very slight (note to most people not even noticable but then this is me) imperfections..

I heard new cars go through a process that eliminates these so whats the way?
MatBrown
06-02-2008, 19:42
Yeah, any dirt in the lacquer can be flatted out and polished.


Mat.
matt_clio
06-02-2008, 21:23
best thing is a porter cable but they dont sell them in the uk so would have to get one from the usa loads of peeps on cliosport have got them ! give good results!
Lunner
06-02-2008, 21:29
use wet 2000 grit paper, soften it up with soap too, and then use a cutting compound like G3 and then polish
richy
06-02-2008, 21:41
pretty much as lunner says, takes abit of work if its a big area but worth it if you take your time and dont go ott! :)
BRUN
06-02-2008, 23:52
id go for 2500 or 3000 to be safe

where do you live Daz, i have a PC and lots of different cutting compounds
Daz.
07-02-2008, 07:58
Blackburn fella - might have a trip over your way when I get it back :D
katbloke
07-02-2008, 13:26
new cars come out of the factory with so many imperfections, and pc'ing/makita/metabo'ing can rectify loads of faults, Brun being a fellow detailing worlder will be back me up on this, good choice for reno paint seems to meguiars #80 followed by #83 possibly a glaze and a different wax after
CLIO RS
07-02-2008, 14:12
Does that mop malarky really make a difference when 'cutting back' paint so to speak?

My cars pretty much finished but theres a few very slight (note to most people not even noticable but then this is me) imperfections..

I heard new cars go through a process that eliminates these so whats the way?

As it seems very mild, I'd just use

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polish/clearkote-vanilla-moose-wax-hand-glaze/prod_119.html

It will do what you want, cheaper than a P+C :D
BRUN
07-02-2008, 16:12
Vanilla Moose is a chemical cleaner, it has no physical cut to it

have you actually used it ?

ive got some, its quite good actually but not for what he wants i dont think
jay s
07-02-2008, 18:33
you can get uk porter cables now :D i bought one this weekend ( megs g220, menzerna kit ) gotta get a lamp and a tub of swissvax onyx before i get cracking tho, cant wait lol :D http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/meguiars-g220-complete-menzerna-kit/prod_414.html
Daz.
07-02-2008, 19:03
lamp?

And crumbs :? better get saving!