Recent content by MCruz

It's the trim right by the side mirrors. I didn't think to tape off the entire piece, so there's a bit of splatter on them. Definitely a learning experience there.

Not that I can tell, I'll go take another look though. I didn't use much downward pressure when removing it, just sprayed enough lube on there and lightly ran a waffle weave over the #### until it came off, and then buffed lightly with a very soft edgless microfiber. Edit: Looks like there's no...

Hey guys.. I'm back! :) Went over my car with the HD Polish and finished with BFCS, loving the look. I finished it last night, parked it in the driveway. Woke up this morning, walked outside and saw what was literally the biggest bird #### I have ever seen on any one of my cars, right on the...

Me either! Really happy it, lots of rock chips that need attention though :) For reference, I used the Harbor Freight polisher, LC white flat pads with Menzerna FG400, followed by Carpro Eraser. Used Ultimate Liquid Wax with a black flat pad to finish it off.

Here's some quick photos before I go to work, thanks again everyone!

Do you folks recommend that I prime my black pad with the ULW?

I didn't know it was a sealant until after I applied it last night, that's some goofy labeling if ask me. I was wondering why the hood looked kind of..plasticy? Maybe I'll pick up a nice wax and throw it top. Happy to hear I may be able to go straight to polishing after a wash and baggy test...

Day 2 update: I've gained a ton of respect for those who do this for a living, because damn is my back destroyed! Got the whole thing compounded, took me about 6-7 hours. By no means perfect, some swirls remain in a few spots, but I'm pretty satisfied with it being my first attempt. I didn't...

Oh yeah, am I supposed to prime the pad (using fg400) after I clean it on the fly using a towel?

Thought I'd give a little update on my progress: Washed with my new foam gun and CG Honeydew, clayed with ONR. Clayed the whole car and realized it still needed claying after a plastic bag test. I added way too much ONR to my spray bottle, so I had to go over it again. That took a big chunk out...

Thank you. Does 4 or 5 section passes at speed 5 sound right for the HF polisher, hd polish and a white flat pad?

Ordered some Eraser, thanks guys. In the event that the HD polish/white pad doesn't cut it (lol) and I decide to split the process into two days, what's the recommended way to clean the surface contaminants from the panel on day two? The car will be garaged.

If I'm understanding correctly, you're recommending decon, especially on black paint? I'm using the edgless blue mf towels from the rag company, which i believe are considered high quality. I have two unopened specifically for the polishing step. I haven't purchased the IPA yet. I'll be...

Yeah I think I'll do that especially considering how thin paint is. Is it thin AND soft? If you guys think using decon is necessary I'll order it.