Help with my logo

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Solaria

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Anyone used the Meguiars 3000 grit color sand paper? I have seen a Meguiar representative do a demo on it and it was amazing what it did. It cut very evenly compared to 3M. However, I wanted to know if anyone ever used it themself. Also is it possible to use a PC to take out the sanding marks and what polish to use. Only reason I did not buy it try it is that it cost $27 for a package.
 
I was going to get some for when I colorsanded my hood but $27 a package? How many sheets are in a package?



I'm sure the PC would take out 3000 grit sandpaper marks. You'll probably have to use Finesse it II though.
 
3M has a new product designed specifically for this purpose. I actually got a quart of it as a sample from a 3M rep last week, along with the 3M brand 3000grit Trizact foam sandpaper pad for a 6" orbital / rotary. Looks much better than regular sandpaper but I doubt I will use it, we'll see.



The compound however, 3M Perfect-It III Trizact ....[will add more info when I get home to look at the product] is abrasively in between #39009 SMR (about same abrasiveness as PI-III MG) and Finesse-It II, but it actually breaks down so that it would likely not require a followup application of SMR like Finesse-It II does.



He told me that Finesse-It II was not designed to be a diminishing abrasive and often requires a followup. This stuff is a bit less abrasive but breaks down much more.
 
Well, the cost at this detail supply shop charges $27 for 25 sheets. I am suppose to get a sample from him in the mail soon. I might try it out but not on my black car. The rep. said that you are suppose to be able to take out the scratch marks with just their swirl remover 2.0 (new formula) with a PC. I kinda find it hard to believe thou.



I guess I will have to see.
 
$27 for 25 sheets isn't that bad. When you are wet sanding the sheets last a looooooong time.



I believe the PC will be able to get the scratches out. 3000 grit is pretty fine. You might have to go more abrasive than Meguiar's #9 though.
 
is 3000 grit even really that effective??? everyone else I've ever heard talk about colorsanding/wetsanding their cars talks about 2000 grit.



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<strong class='bbc'>is 3000 grit even really that effective??? everyone else I've ever heard talk about colorsanding/wetsanding their cars talks about 2000 grit.
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I think it would be. It would be safer for someone doing it for the first time to use 3000 grit. Plus, the 3000 grit sandpaper marks would be easier to get out than the 2000 grit sandpaper marks if you only have a PC.

Some people use 2000 and some use 2500. Just your preference. But, like everyone saies, start with the least abrasive and work your way up :D . I'd think 3000 grit would be just fine. I mean, you are working with a very thin surface.
 
I have been playing around with my logo design, and was looking for some input from all my good friends here at TID.

I have 3 that I am working on.
Please let me know which one you like the best, and if there is anything that you think I should change.

Thanks in advance.






 
the silhouette appears to be a ferrari 599. though one of my fav looking ferraris, you may run into copyright/licensing issues if you intend this to be an identifier of your brand and corporate identity.

in your signature, the contour is generic and simple enough to be recognizable as a car, but could get murky as anybody who lives near hills or mountains may mistake them for a landscape.

i recommend tweaking the contours you already have to a more definable shape, maybe closer towards that ferrari in the example images you posted.

i have not begun to attack the typography, but it seems to me the ferrari silhouette is your most prominent element of the this stage of your logo. typography can follow if you aim for the silhouette to be more unique to your identity.

i'm sure you have already, but brainstorm a few ideas and keywords of what you want your logo to convey. doesnt have to make sense, random words like potato or canary might make it in the list. right now you are getting it all out on paper so you can narrow the focus of the brand image before diving into design.
 
I definitely like the red lettering with red reflection. I think the car has too much detail, though. You may avoid any problems with going with less detail and sticking with just defining outlines. Then the car will look a little less specific and look clean and crisp, even when shrunk to fit on mailing labels, business cards or fabric printing. Also think about other color combos. Love the black, but it could be lost in some forms such as decals or clothing.:thumbup:
 
Yes.

Personally, I would try crisper, slightly thicker line and add a line defining the door/ bottom of window through the rear fender.
 
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