For beginners like me,
Use the foam pads! They only last 4-5 cars, but they're SO much more
forgiving! Wool pads last forever, but the first time you snag the hood
scoop, it's back into the booth with you. They take a little more
pressure to get a good cut (start gentle, then get more aggressive), but
if they overheat, they just gum up instead of tearing the paint. I've
also had really good luck with 3M polishing compounds on the Concept
(DCC).
Tape is a good idea, especially if you color- sand to reduce the paint
texture. It's so easy to cut thru an edge on the tailfins, or slide the
edge of the paper into the top ridge of the door.
I always end up sandin' an' polishin'
Toby
CalSpeed@aol.com wrote:
>
> I too like PPG. And in regards to polishing/buffing, it is best to use the 3M
> masking tape on the edges so that you dont accidentally burned down the paint.
> Overbuffing is very easily done with fresh paint. I also agree to using a
> professional.
>
> Michael "Calspeed" Carion
> 67.5 SRL000248 Solex (In the process of getting fresh Sora Blue Paint)
> San Francisco, Ca
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