How much paint are your removing? Well lets see!

[Superior Shine]

Here is a write up I did for the fellas on the meguiars forum. I thought some here will find this interesting.



MBZ hood buff test

 

[ScubaStevo]

Great write up. Thanks for the info.

 

[Big Leegr]

Nice! That might boost some confidence in some people to try a PC/polish! (maybe even a rotary buffer?)

 

[Lowejackson]

Excellent report :xyxthumbs



Any chance of doing the same for a non clearcoat paint?

 

[Superior Shine]

Thanks for the kind words. If I come across with a non-clear coated hood I would test that as well.

 

[rollman]

Thanks for taking the time to do this and reporting back on your findings . Way to go :xyxthumbs

 

[Scottwax]

Thanks Joe! That was very informative. This is definitely hall of fame material. :bow

 

[jerry@robs]

Totally awesome post and experiment, especially the burn-through portion.

 

[Superior Shine]

The burn was the most fun of all the testing!!!

 

[stevet]

The burn was the most fun of all the testing!!!

Very interesting test. One of the posts in that thread suggested using a polishing pad and DACP and see how many applications it takes to hit the base coat. Maybe that could be your next test? I would be very interested to see the results.



Why did you use a finishing pad with Diamond Cut and the rotary? I was suprised that it did't change the reading.

 

[imported_ajbarnes]

Thanks!! That was very informative!!:bow :up

 

[MaThGr82]

So basically the only thing that is going to change the thickness is the sandpaper???

 

[ncal]

Excellent post, very interesting. I've always wanted to see a test like this.

So basically the only thing that is going to change the thickness is the sandpaper???

While the test should give us all a lot of confidence, you still have to remain cautious. For instance around any edges it is easier to mess up things. Also, while this post proves that the rotary isn't as much of a beast that it seems, this is assuming you're using proper technique (pads, pressure, RPMs, etc.). And lastly, you don't always know about the history of a vehicle you're detailing. For instance, the person could have possibly had a cheap repaint several years ago and over that period used some bad detailers who really buffed that paint badly. Anyways, I think it is really neat to get a better grasp of how much work it takes to burn the paint. Thanks for sharing this great article with us.

 

[Superior Shine]

oldie but a goodie -BUMP

 

[imported_shine]

Definitely good info Joe! :up

 

[Asad_A203]

The burn was the most fun of all the testing!!!

Thanks, You also answered my question as what happened to my hood:

^^ Looks very familar...