Hello everyone!
I'm sure this has been covered over and over again but I am new here so forgive me but, I have a question about cutting, buffing, and paint swirl.
So my new 90 GT has crappy paint. Some areas are totally flat but a good portion of the car is just heavily oxidized. So I figured I would try my hand at buffing it out. As a previously ASE and Ford certified automotive technician I figured I could hack it.
Last weekend in my infinite wisdom I watched a bunch of videos on youtube and took to the garage.
I prepped the car by washing it. I used a claybar and detail spray, and then I buffed with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a buffing pad attachment for my cordless drill. (not the right equipment I know)
The results, as you can imagine, are about as bad as this plan...
The car has a lot more shine to it, but it is definitely swirl scratched.
So my questions are:
1. How (if at all) can I fix this monumental mess I have made? Clearly a real orbital buffer is in order but who has insights in technique.
2. What products can do you guys use? Are there some that work better with a buffer vs elbow grease?
Thanks in advance for any help on the matter.
Clearly I have much to learn.
I'm sure this has been covered over and over again but I am new here so forgive me but, I have a question about cutting, buffing, and paint swirl.
So my new 90 GT has crappy paint. Some areas are totally flat but a good portion of the car is just heavily oxidized. So I figured I would try my hand at buffing it out. As a previously ASE and Ford certified automotive technician I figured I could hack it.
Last weekend in my infinite wisdom I watched a bunch of videos on youtube and took to the garage.
I prepped the car by washing it. I used a claybar and detail spray, and then I buffed with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a buffing pad attachment for my cordless drill. (not the right equipment I know)
The results, as you can imagine, are about as bad as this plan...
The car has a lot more shine to it, but it is definitely swirl scratched.
So my questions are:
1. How (if at all) can I fix this monumental mess I have made? Clearly a real orbital buffer is in order but who has insights in technique.
2. What products can do you guys use? Are there some that work better with a buffer vs elbow grease?
Thanks in advance for any help on the matter.
Clearly I have much to learn.