Ming mirror finish
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From: Merrimack, NH
I'm originally from San Antonio, and we had a Ming shop there. My Dad always talked highly about it, and how he wanted to take his truck there. But I don't think these shops are everywhere - I can't find reference to any but a couple in the US.
The process looks pretty interesting. Somehow (maybe with controlled heat?) they smooth out all the microscopic peaks and valleys of your factory paint job to create a perfectly smooth paint surface, eliminating the need for wax.
I'd love to hear if anyone has had this done to their vehicle.
Here's a couple websites relating to the Ming process:
http://www.mingsa.com/High/Frames_high.htm
http://www.truckinamerica.com/ming.html
The process looks pretty interesting. Somehow (maybe with controlled heat?) they smooth out all the microscopic peaks and valleys of your factory paint job to create a perfectly smooth paint surface, eliminating the need for wax.
I'd love to hear if anyone has had this done to their vehicle.
Here's a couple websites relating to the Ming process:
http://www.mingsa.com/High/Frames_high.htm
http://www.truckinamerica.com/ming.html
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I had a ming finish put on a brand new truck back in 1992. The finish looked good for the first few years except for some small places where they nicked the paint with their buffer. The warranty happened to be for three years. I would never recommend this process. The paint deteriorated quickly after that. I was left with ruined paint on my truck and also on my A.R.E. shell. Soon after the threee year warranty period the company went out of business!
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I worked at Ming quite a few years back as a finisher. Yes they used some different types of compounds, but as I remember their pitch was that by buffing the paint we would smooth out the 'high' spots and orange peel. Close up the microscopic 'pores' which makes it look better and last a little longer. I remember hearing no waxing required after. But I recomend waxing anyway as it will help the paint last longer. So in the long run by having someone real good buff out your paint you get about the same results. I don't know of anything you can 'add' to paint that will make it last for years without maintenance.
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Its just color sanding
Use Ultra fine wet sand paper and lightly sand your truck, I know you think this is nutttts but try it.
Ok, now using a power buffer, just a buffer (NOT A FRICKEN SANDER OR GRINDER) rubout the finish with rubbing compound. Just do small areas 2'X2'.
Once you have rubbed it out. Using NEW polishing bonnets, polish it out the same way using Polishing compound. At this point you will see the shine develope.
Once you have this done a coat of the new turtle wax will make you car so shiney you will think is wet.
Dont burn the paint, to much time in one spot, and keep moving!!!!!
Stay away from ridges you can go right through the paint!!!!!
I have been doing this for 35 years.
You can spot in the chips and dings, if you are good repair gougges with bondo, seal, prime and paint. then this poccess and your car will look like a fresh paint job except better!!!
There are several videos out there.
I have a few dents and dings to work out of my 95 with 180,000 miles and then I am doing the truck this way again.
Keep it waxed once every three months with a premium wax and it will last you for year.
Ok, now using a power buffer, just a buffer (NOT A FRICKEN SANDER OR GRINDER) rubout the finish with rubbing compound. Just do small areas 2'X2'.
Once you have rubbed it out. Using NEW polishing bonnets, polish it out the same way using Polishing compound. At this point you will see the shine develope.
Once you have this done a coat of the new turtle wax will make you car so shiney you will think is wet.
Dont burn the paint, to much time in one spot, and keep moving!!!!!
Stay away from ridges you can go right through the paint!!!!!
I have been doing this for 35 years.
You can spot in the chips and dings, if you are good repair gougges with bondo, seal, prime and paint. then this poccess and your car will look like a fresh paint job except better!!!
There are several videos out there.
I have a few dents and dings to work out of my 95 with 180,000 miles and then I am doing the truck this way again.
Keep it waxed once every three months with a premium wax and it will last you for year.
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