It probably happens on all the paint, but is more evident on black paint. My process is usually to finish down with FPII and a white LC pad or yellow Meguiars pad and the paint looks pretty good under most conditions, but I can still see little marks what I would describe as pigtails or tracers looking at the paint at certain angles. Any ideas on how to get rid of these-should I go to a softer pad, or maybe even a rotary with a softer pad? I do not want to hide this micro marring with a glaze. Thanks.
Micro marring/pigtails on black paint
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If you were to make another pass with the fpII on a microfiber bonnet, or trap a piece of microfiber in between the pad and paint, the fpII will clear up any micro-marring or "pigtails" that you see.
FWIW, I've gotten the same pigtails, and minimize them by making sure that the very edges of the pad are always primed.
hope this helps.
FWIW, I've gotten the same pigtails, and minimize them by making sure that the very edges of the pad are always primed.
hope this helps.
mgm2003
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I had the same issue with my wife's black Tahoe and it drove me NUTS!!!
If you're using a PC, then the green 6 1/2" Lake Country Hi-Gloss constant pressure pad and either FPII, Blackfire Finishing Polish, or P085RD haven't failed me ever on my black paint.
If you're using a PC, then the green 6 1/2" Lake Country Hi-Gloss constant pressure pad and either FPII, Blackfire Finishing Polish, or P085RD haven't failed me ever on my black paint.
blkyukon
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mgm2003 said:
I agree PO85RD, FP, FPII are the best finishing polishes at removing these "micromarring" marks - with a polishing pad (I've had good luck with both Meguiars and Lake County)
Here is a before and after macro shot with FP:
