Recent content by TP143

I am half done with my first paint correction job and have been very pleased with the results. I am using a GG6, M105, WG Finish Glaze, WG Sealant combo. Is it normal to have compound "dust" all over the vehicle as I progress? Basically after each section I get a new thin layer of dust over...

Thanks for the replies. The gauge is out of my budget but it is an interesting tool. I need to make friends with a detail shop! Oldmodman, that is an interesting study! I wonder how deep "average" swirl marks go? With this info I could back into the answer of my second question, since I...

I have a few related questions on clear coat thickness: 1. Is there a way to determine how thick the clearcoat on a vehicle is to know if it is safe to do another round of buffing? 2. Is there a maximum number of buff jobs a vehicle should be put through before it is likely the clearcoat is...

This was a rattle can DIY job. As you can see in the pic, when the car is clean this spot really stands out. So, it is ok to go over but at a much slower pace? This may be a question for another forum, but should I be able to get better results using the spray can method than what I have...

Hi all, I have given this a few attempts now without success. I am using a GG6/WG Total Swirl Remover/Orange Pad combo on a 06 black Ford Fusion. I have watched all the videos and believe I am replicating the process. I have given 6-8 passes on speed 5&6 on a few areas of the vehicle and...

A year ago I did a sand/repaint job on my 06 Ford Fusion (approx 8 inch circle area) from backing into a rock. I am now attempting my first polish job on my car using a GG6 and WG Total Swirl Remover w/ orange pad and I wasn't sure how I should tackle this area. Prior to polishing, this area...

My bumper trim is starting to peel and I am wondering if there is a way to repair it, or at least stop it from getting worse. I just dressed the bumper with some poorboys trim restorer and it darkened the entire area quite a bit making the peeling spots not quite as visible. I have attached a...

I have determined the remaining scratches are RIDS, as Mike eluded to. Although they do stick out like a sore thumb now, I have to remember I went from hundreds of thousands of scratches to maybe a dozen or two per panel, so the results are quite good. Thanks for the help everyone.

This was the first time I removed a pad from my GG 6". pulled toward me from the top edge that overhung the backing plate, and...

Hi all, I am in the middle of my first buff job on my 06 Ford Fusion and am having difficulty removing all swirls. Granted, my vehicle had tons of them to begin with but nothing too deep so I was expecting a complete removal going into this. I am using a GG 6" machine (speed 6 - I started...

Thanks for all the comments! To address Mike's post: 1. I am working on a 2006 Ford Fusion, black color. 2. In the 6 years of ownership I never had the car buffed and have frequently washed via the scrub brush at the carwash. The paint is good but the swirls are as bad as they can get. I...

I recently purchased the Wolfgang Duo 3.0, along with an orange and red pad. After (of course) I recieved everything I found some videos showing that a white pad should be used for the Finishing Glaze part of the Duo 3.0 process. Given I only have an orange (cutting ability) and red (no...

Hi all, I just received my GG polisher and Wolfgang kit and will be attempting my first polish job this week. I just want to clear up a few things before I get going. 1. Do I need to tape trim and raised areas if I am using a dual action polisher? I have seen this on the rotary videos but...

Hi all, I just received my Griots polisher and Wolfgang products last night and plan on beginning my first detail tonight. One of my vehicles definitely needs the full shebang but I have a question on the other. The paint on my newer vehicle was polished/sealed by the previous owner last...

Has anyone used the darkening agent Solution Finish plastic/vinyl restore product on vinyl door paneling? This product did a great job on plastic trim according to another thread but I havent read anyone using it on vinyl door panels. Before I get messy I wanted to check just in case. I have...