logo
12 Port News - Features
12 Port History
Casting Numbers
Online Store
Tech Tips
Become a Member
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#31588 04/21/07 12:30 AM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 15
R
rlh1548 Offline OP
Active BB Member
OP Offline
Active BB Member
R
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 15
I notice on the TV shows their buffing out the clear coat,what do they use to buff it?


ron
#31589 04/21/07 08:57 AM
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,332
J
1000 Post Club
*****
Offline
1000 Post Club
*****
J
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,332
It could be one of several compounds.

Generaly; It's a liquid form of 'rubbing compound', sometimes called "final finish". A very fine abrasive, similar to chrome polish.

The buffer is a polish cloth mounted on a 'body grinder' which turns 4,500 RPM +/-.

Happy trails. \:\)


John M., I.I. #3370

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going". -Anon
#31590 04/22/07 01:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 452
Contributor
*****
Offline
Contributor
*****
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 452
If it's new paint rub the next day or it gets too hard, sand first with 1000 grit then 1500 then 2000 besure to sand out the previous scratch before going to the next grit,this makes the surface flat before buffing, use 3M 6060 or simular compound.
Use a polisher at a very slow speed 1800-2000 RPM and mist with water as polishing do not use heat as done on old style paints !
If it's factory paint use only very fine polishes since the paint is very thin and do not sand.


Turbo-6
#31591 04/23/07 10:05 AM
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 82
J
Active BB Member
Offline
Active BB Member
J
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 82
First of all you need to make sure you have enough clear on to be able to cut and polish so as you do not cut through the clear. Stay away from sharp corners. You can put some tape on the areas to stay away from. I lay 3 wet coats down and then let sit for a couple of days. I'll then sand down with 800 to 1000 dry on a 6" palm sander with an interface pad. Let it sit out in the sun to make sure its done gasing and bring back in an lay 2 more coats on. The next day I will hit with 1500 slightly wet and then 2000 wet mirka abralon 6" disc and then 4000 mirka abralon disk, wet. Only doing about a 2x2 area at a time. Then I finish it off with Presta 2000 polish with a blue foam pad. Start off with about 1000 -1200 rpm till you get the hang of it.I would suggest you get an old hood or panel and clear it and practise on the old hood first till you get the hang of it. It's a great way to learn. But do not buff over 2400 RPM or you will be repainting your ride. Good luck.


1946 Chev Aerosedan
Most southernest inliner in Canada

Moderated by  stock49, will6er 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 125 guests, and 27 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Hairyclive, THarper, crash, ocean1907, Jabez House
6,816 Registered Users
Sponsored Advertisement
Sponsored Advertisement
This Space is Available
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5