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dazza:
I've bought the 5.5inch backing plate.
Also thinking about getting this for the DAS6 will it help get rid of the deeper scratches?
http://www.chemicalguysspain.com/lang-en/microfiber-pad-325/447-microfiber-pad-325-cut-.html
Moving on to my next problem the top of the bumper under the boot is badly scratched should i put some wet and dry to this?
dansmith180:
The chemical guys microfibres are good and will get out some heavy stuff.
If your having issues getting the rupes polish off you might be using too much/ not working it in long enough. It should be pretty clear by the time you've finished polishing and that's when its ready to buff off. Otherwise maybe spraying on some quick detailed will help when buffing off. I do find cloths that are too thick/ soft don't buff off polish well, they're great for wax but for polish I use a good quality all purpose microfibre as they're a good balance between soft yet firm enough to remove easily.
If would go easy on that door and start light then work up slowly if it needs more.
I would maybe try some 2000 on that scratch if you can't get it out with just polishing, 2000 then 2500 then a good polishing should come up nice. Maybe watch a couple of YouTube demo's on wetsanding as you can learn a lot from them.
dazza:
--- Quote from: dansmith180 on December 16, 2015, 12:00:49 pm ---The chemical guys microfibres are good and will get out some heavy stuff.
If your having issues getting the rupes polish off you might be using too much/ not working it in long enough. It should be pretty clear by the time you've finished polishing and that's when its ready to buff off. Otherwise maybe spraying on some quick detailed will help when buffing off. I do find cloths that are too thick/ soft don't buff off polish well, they're great for wax but for polish I use a good quality all purpose microfibre as they're a good balance between soft yet firm enough to remove easily.
If would go easy on that door and start light then work up slowly if it needs more.
I would maybe try some 2000 on that scratch if you can't get it out with just polishing, 2000 then 2500 then a good polishing should come up nice. Maybe watch a couple of YouTube demo's on wetsanding as you can learn a lot from them.
--- End quote ---
Thanks again for your help. I've ordered more microfibers most of mine are too soft. A couple work well but i'm sure the seams may be scratching the paint. I struggle buffing the red mist off also so Ive mixed some IPA with water (hope this is ok). Will give the wet and dry a go.
dansmith180:
No worries mate, sounds like a plan :happy2:
dazza:
Its a good job i'm not getting paid by the hour this is taking ages.
Put some wet and dry to the bumper i got a bit :scared: bottled out and buffed it back up some of the deeper scratches came out nicely.
My next obstacle i have no idea how it happened 6 scratches running across most of the bumper. :sick:
I can catch my nail on these so i suspect they are all the way through the paint. Anything i can do?
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