Author Topic: Compounding Problem (Read 2081 times)

challenger72rt · « **on:** July 19, 2004 - 10:30:40 PM »

In order to try to salvage some of my paint job (as explained in a prev. thread regarding a wooden skid and the side of my Chally) I have secured a buffer machine. Now, question is...can anyone recommend a compound to use? I have never used a buffer before and want to do this properly, and don't know what is on the market. ny suggestions to a compound I should use to try to save the paint? Get out scratches, gouges and such?

thanks in advance. I will be doing this tomorrow.

360 'CUDA · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2004 - 11:13:45 PM »

The first thing is to go very slow and very carefull
Don't push hard at all
Did I mention to go slow $:-\$

Steve · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2004 - 07:34:32 AM »

Are you using a buffer or a polisher? If you have some serious scratches, a buffer ain't gonna do it. A polisher looks like a big grinder and the good ones have a speed control.

3M has a line of polishes that you can use. If you find an autobody supply shop, they should be able to set you up. You'll probably need 3 or so different grits plus wax.

And yes, go slow. You will burn through paint very fast (if you are using a polisher; buffers don't have enough muscle or speed to burn through pain or remove deep scratches). I would probably take it to a pro as it's a messy job, hard to do right, and easy to screw up.

4Cruizn · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2004 - 11:58:14 AM »

Thats a scary thing you are about to try!! Different pads for different effects, clay bar before wheeling your car and I would use 3M stuff. Local paint store will have what you need. Need to watch your edges as they can do much damage!! Best of luck to you!!

challenger72rt · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2004 - 04:14:19 PM »

well, I bought a $4.00 container of Turtle wax compound and $6.00 in buffing (cheese) rags...WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I did it by hand, and took my time. It took most of the scratches out. there is still a gouge in the door jamb that'll need touch up paint, but as it sits, I can drive it again!! I was SO impressed that I did some more of the car. I am VERY pleased with the results of this Turtle Wax compound, and recommend it to anyone in need of taking out scratches, swirls and other litle nicks.

Pheww...disaster averted.

4Cruizn · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2004 - 04:29:06 PM »

Wow the last compound I bought was 28 bucks. You got out cheap!!

Rev-It-Up · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2004 - 05:47:56 PM »

Wow!! Great news!

challenger72rt · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2004 - 05:52:31 PM »

Quote from: Rev-It-Up on July 20, 2004 - 05:47:56 PM

Wow!!� Great news!�

thanks, I thought so, too. Now, I haven't seen it in direct unlight yet, only in the garage, but I am satisfied that it'll hold me over for a paint touch-up until I can get it re-shot.

MEK-Dangerfield · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2004 - 06:55:53 PM »

GREAT news guy,
I'll bet that's a load off

Mike

360 'CUDA · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2004 - 01:06:47 AM »

I have that Turtle wax compound stuff too

works great for those "little jobs"

Nice work

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