My 3 Steps To Paint Correction

Discussion in 'Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes' started by Anthony, Nov 28, 2008.

  1. Anthony

    Anthony Birth of a Detailer

    This is just a short post of my process to correct the paint of a Porsche Carrera in 3 steps. 2 rotary steps and 1 orbital step.




    Here is what I started with.


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    There were no holograms or swirls but it was covered with halo-scratches or marring. Here is another picture.


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    My first step was an LC foam wool, Meguairs 105 and a rotary at 1100 rpm's. This then produced these results.



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    Personally what I look for is the majority of marring to be gone and in their place some swirls or holograms. They should be rather uniform, like the ones you can see in the lower portion of the quarter panel.



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    Satisfied with the wool step I placed on an LC OEM white pad and buffed the paint with the new Optimum Polish. This step gave me these results.


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    They are hard to see but I am left with much finer swirls after this step. The scratches are much closer together, which is what I mean by finer. I call them "wispy" as they remind me of real fine, wispy clouds.....yea rather geeky but then again so am I:D


    So now I reach for my Flex and a finishing pad with Ultrafina. This step I take my time and really work in the polish very well. This step leaves me with a ready to seal finish.



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    I Opti-Sealed the paint after this and then used Joe Juice to wipe up any excess product.

    The whole car took about 3 hours as we saved a great deal of time because the whole front end was fully wrapped in 3M clear bra.

    When you find the right pad/product combo any car should move along like clock work. Many times though finding that right combo can take just as long as actually doing the paint correction!

    Sorry, no full after pictures. Had to get the car back to its owner as time was running out.

    Anthony
     
  2. Cleaning Fool

    Cleaning Fool Birth of a Detailer

    Beautiful
     
  3. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    I like the results you got. very nice...:thumb:
     
  4. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Nice work Anthony!
     
  5. richy

    richy Guest

    anthony..car looks great, man!! I totally agree with you about the correction selection process..since every car is different;it's hard to select the least aggressive/most effective combo. You sure did there!!
     
  6. Anthony

    Anthony Birth of a Detailer

    Thanks gentleman. I appreciate the kind words.

    Anthony
     
  7. DG 501

    DG 501 Jedi Nuba

    Beautiful color, great work and thanks for taking the time to share!
     
  8. Obsessive Detail

    Obsessive Detail Pro Detailer - Lifetime Member

    Nice work and great writeup Anthony!
     
  9. Dream Machines

    Dream Machines Jedi Nuba

    top stuff anthony - cheers for the 105 and foamed wool tip

    Just one thought - do an IPA or Prepsol wipedown after using 3M UF
    It does fill when used with a rotary and may do with an orbital as well
     
  10. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Thanks for sharing Anthony! The pictures definitely help out some of the newbies out there, hehe.
     
  11. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Great work Anthony...
     
  12. jetblackZ4

    jetblackZ4 Birth of a Detailer

    Paint looks beautiful!!
     
  13. Anthony

    Anthony Birth of a Detailer

    Thanks guys, appreciate all the positive feedback.

    Anthony
     

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