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making it shine
I just painted my truck and I got a few runs, I sanded them out with 1200 grit but now how do I get it to shine like the rest of the truck? Is there some magic potion?
Dave
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You'll need to rub & polish it using rubbing compound, followed by polishing compound. (I'm assuming you used clear coat?) There are specific pads to use on a power buffer for each; I think the rubbing one is foam and the polishing one is synthetic sheepskin. If you know anyone at a body shop, talk to them about it, maybe they'll even sell you some compound. Otherwise, try to find a shop that sells to body shops and/or trade school students.
Good luck!
Chuck
Good luck!
Chuck
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I use 1300 grit instead of the 1200, I find it takes less polishing. Heres what I use in my shop in the following order:
(all products are made by Meguiares)
1 Compound Power Cleaner
2 Swirl Free Polish
3 Show Car Glaze
I use a foam pad for best results. With all but the final polish I use water when polishing. I have a spare bottle that allows me to distribute the water in small amounts. Beware there are many ways to screw up your nice paint job. One point I'll make is about speed. Faster is not always better.
Russ
(all products are made by Meguiares)
1 Compound Power Cleaner
2 Swirl Free Polish
3 Show Car Glaze
I use a foam pad for best results. With all but the final polish I use water when polishing. I have a spare bottle that allows me to distribute the water in small amounts. Beware there are many ways to screw up your nice paint job. One point I'll make is about speed. Faster is not always better.
Russ
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If you sanded out the runs with 1200 grit I would reccomend polishing it with micro finishing compound by hand I wouldn't take a chance on burning the surrounding paint or that spot with a buffer. it might take a little longer but you have alot more control over your hand than you do over a buffer.
John
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