How much can a PC take out?

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dsl1

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I am interested in getting a PC but am wondering how much I can really expect to take out. I have a dark green car with some scratches that are white but don't catch my finger nail and plenty smaller scuffs. Also my hood has small white specks. I can get a picture later.



Thanks
 
dsl1 said:
I am interested in getting a PC but am wondering how much I can really expect to take out. I have a dark green car with some scratches that are white but don't catch my finger nail and plenty smaller scuffs. Also my hood has small white specks. I can get a picture later.



Thanks
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I did this with 2000 grit sand paper, my PC and Sonus pad using 3m compound and finish restorer.



http://autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18195&cat=500&ppuser=25829



http://autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18194&cat=500&ppuser=25829 :buffing:
 
Great question...I am currently at work but tonight when I get home I will post pictures of some pretty heavy swirls I removed via PC and polishing pad on a black truck...I think you'll be suprised!
 
Here are some pictures. Besides the regular swirls I have some weird things like this.



This is the size of a quarter. Paint feels smooth above it I think.



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This is the most obvious scratch on the car. It is about 3inchs long but it doesn't catch my figure nail.



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Besides the swirls the weird dot in the middle seems to be ontop of the paint or right in the surface. It is just a dull area that doesn't feel smooth.



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These are all small white spots on the hood. Any chance that these will come out minus the few dots that are decent size chips?



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Thanks a lot!
 
I would pick up some clay as well - That area that you said seems "dull" It almost looks like someone burned all the way throught the clear and paint!!
 
Joshua312 said:
I would pick up some clay as well - That area that you said seems "dull" It almost looks like someone burned all the way throught the clear and paint!!
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Or it could be cement or some paint on paint transfer?



Good advice regarding the clay. If that is paint on paint, you might be able to get that out if it's a surface deal... and probably all those white dots.
 
gtbaka said:
Or it could be cement or some paint on paint transfer?



Good advice regarding the clay. If that is paint on paint, you might be able to get that out if it's a surface deal... and probably all those white dots.
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The white dots don't look like they are on the surface. I could try clay but don't know how it will do. The previous owner was a smoker even though the interior smells fine. Maybe that spot is a cigarette burn in the paint?
 
blkyukon . what products did u use to clean thoese swirls on the green car.

and are those swirls fall into bad swirl catagory? or meddium ? light ? lol
 
whitelude12 said:
blkyukon . what products did u use to clean thoese swirls on the green car.

and are those swirls fall into bad swirl catagory? or meddium ? light ? lol
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I used 3M PII FC with a cutting pad to remove the deep swirls in that paint...I've since changed to Poorboys SSR3 for deep swirls, easier to work with.



They were pretty bad - years of gas station car washes -

Here is the before and after



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wow that'z really fantastic. nice job!! do u think ssr2.5 would be able to handle it too?

can u tell me little more about the detailing process u went through please?



thx
 
whitelude12 said:
wow that'z really fantastic. nice job!! do u think ssr2.5 would be able to handle it too?

can u tell me little more about the detailing process u went through please?



thx
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Thanks!



It would take alot of work and time to get those out with SSR2.5 and I still don't know if it would get them all out.



It has been a while since I did that one but if I remember right it was:



3M PII FC (cutting pad) , follow with either #83 or #82 (polishing pad to remove any hazing) finished with GEPC (polishing pad and CMW (by hand)



Here are some more shots of it:

http://www.melncal.com/detailing/cars/4runner/
 
I've got a big one on my red truck much like the one posted in the second pic..... its white but i can't catcha nail on it.... spose I Could takethat out with my new pc and ssr2.5?
 
becks said:
Joshua, what products and pads did you use?
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Process was:



50/50 mix of Optimum Compound and Polish via Meguiars Polishing Pad

Meg's #80 via Meguiars Polishing Pad

Meg's #80 via Meguiars Finishing Pad



Here is a better picture of the results:

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Sorry for no sun shots, it was a pretty cloudy day. I will be doing a full exterior detail on this truck in 2 weeks so look for some sun shots then :)
 
So if I go ahead and get a PC what would be good products to take out the problems I've posted? The car is a 1997 dark green mustang if it matters for paint hardness or anything.



Thanks!
 
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