This is my first time attaching photos....so hopefully this works.
I just purchased this black Ford Fusion. As I wrote in another post, the paint was horrible. Obviously, the porters at the dealership washed it with the same towel they probably took a shower with last night! There were scratches and swirls on the entire vehicle. After two days of clay, compounding with 3M Compound Polish II and an orange pad, Menzerna PF1066 on an orange pad, Menz Glaze and FMJ and Blackfire wax, I was done. I used halogens to check the work, but here are the problems I still have, and would like some feedback.
I have some areas of slight halogramming (I think) or marring on certain parts. Overall, the car looks phenominal, and as two neighbors put it, they have never seen a black car look so good. But as an Autopian, not good enough for me!
My first question is, as you can see with the picture of the hood, how can I get the little ridge line? If I run a small pad on the side of the ridge (it's about 3 inches wide), will I risk anything on the adjoining flat panel?
Second, is it normal with such a major correction detail, to miss some spots and have to hit it again? I have been told that with the correct washing technique, which I already use, I shouldn't have to hit it with compound or Menz 1066 again, as long as I stay on top of it.
Third, I used Megs Quick Detailer with my Big Blue microfibre when I was drying it and had better luck with the quick detailer. When I QD after waxing, I found residue and smudges all over the place. It looked like an oily residue. Is this always going to happen with QD, or was it residue from the other products?
Any help is appreciated.
I just purchased this black Ford Fusion. As I wrote in another post, the paint was horrible. Obviously, the porters at the dealership washed it with the same towel they probably took a shower with last night! There were scratches and swirls on the entire vehicle. After two days of clay, compounding with 3M Compound Polish II and an orange pad, Menzerna PF1066 on an orange pad, Menz Glaze and FMJ and Blackfire wax, I was done. I used halogens to check the work, but here are the problems I still have, and would like some feedback.
I have some areas of slight halogramming (I think) or marring on certain parts. Overall, the car looks phenominal, and as two neighbors put it, they have never seen a black car look so good. But as an Autopian, not good enough for me!
My first question is, as you can see with the picture of the hood, how can I get the little ridge line? If I run a small pad on the side of the ridge (it's about 3 inches wide), will I risk anything on the adjoining flat panel?
Second, is it normal with such a major correction detail, to miss some spots and have to hit it again? I have been told that with the correct washing technique, which I already use, I shouldn't have to hit it with compound or Menz 1066 again, as long as I stay on top of it.
Third, I used Megs Quick Detailer with my Big Blue microfibre when I was drying it and had better luck with the quick detailer. When I QD after waxing, I found residue and smudges all over the place. It looked like an oily residue. Is this always going to happen with QD, or was it residue from the other products?
Any help is appreciated.
