Help! Uber compound is getting the swirls out.

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Hey guys, I'm trying to correct my moms 2012 CTS V and I purchased the 5.5" pads for my PC DA Polisher. Using a orange Lake country pad. First I tried the Wolfgang twins but still light scratches are there. I then broke out the brand new bottle of Uber compound and not much change. I've tried different speeds and even technique. No luck. So far I've done the hood. Now, the color is night and day different!! But I want the paint to perfection. I'm trying to get pics but my phone isn't picking up my concerns.

Paint is black and the dealer didn't take care of it, demo car.

Title correction: Isn't getting the swirls out**
 
Did you clay the paint before you started? If so, you may need a heavier cut pad (yellow) and run your machine at 5.5-6. Make sure you are cleaning your pad well during the process.
 
Yes I did clay before. My first run on my test spot with a brand new pad gave me the same result.

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Maybe try M105/205 combo? Other thoughts would be Megs UC or Menzerna FG400?

You may also want to try a microfiber buffing pad rather than foam.
 
Pictures would help.

My thought is your removing the majority of defects and lessening the majors ones like RIDS. So while the paint is greatly improved your still seeing the RIDS and making the RIDS better but not fully removing them simply because they are deeper than the other defects you have removed.
 
Instead of buying a bunch of new polishes, polishers, and pads try this:

1. Slow your arm speed to 1" a second.

2. Add more downward force to the polisher.

3. Max the speed out at 6

4. Shrink your work area by half.

5. Use slightly lest compound, but add a spritz of DI water.
 
swanicyouth said:
Instead of buying a bunch of new polishes, polishers, and pads try this:

1. Slow your arm speed to 1" a second.

2. Add more downward force to the polisher.

3. Max the speed out at 6

4. Shrink your work area by half.

5. Use slightly lest compound, but add a spritz of DI water.
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Best advice in this thread.

Wool may be overkill unless you are dealing with some trashed paint or extremely hard clearcoat.
 
I may have to wait for the sun in the morning for pics. With the overhead lights I just can't get the angle. I'll attach one I got. Yes rids are there badly.. but, it still has it fair share of light scratches. But random here and there, not consistent. I rub over them and honestly it feels like the compound should pull them right out.

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I thought the OP indicated that this was a 2012 dealer demo and that there are still "light scratches" after WGTSR and WGFG on an orange pad.

Isn't going to rotary or wool or even yellow pad jumping ahead several steps?

I agree with swanicyouth in the post above, probably a technique issue
 
allenk4 said:
I thought the OP indicated that this was a 2012 dealer demo and that there are still "light scratches" after WGTSR and WGFG on an orange pad.

Isn't going to rotary or wool or even yellow pad jumping ahead several steps?

I agree with swanicyouth in the post above, probably a technique issue
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I'm not a pro, and that's why I'm here asking. However, I will repeat my test spot with the directions above and give it a shot.
 
If it's not mainly technique related, step up to a MF cutting pad with Uber Compound. You will see much better results.


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How is the vehicle normally washed? And is it going to be taken care of after you correct the paint?
 
hernandez.art13 said:
:dunno:

How is the vehicle normally washed? And is it going to be taken care of after you correct the paint?
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My father usually does it, which he doesn't do it right. Uses a microfiber weave drying cloth to dry.

Yes, after this correction it will be done right, I've already explained the process.. and in fact, no more "touch drying", using the leaf blower method.

FivePoint.0,


There is a shop in the next town that carries a little bit of detailing supplies, I can see if they have it unless some major retailer has those pads?
 
Well in my opinion, why not polish up the paint.

But if you chase every swirl, scratch, etc... And the washes are still being learned then. You might be taken to much paint off in the long run.

Just shine up the paint, by polishing it, and go from there.

If you do want to chase all the swirls and scratches on a DD, then why not opti coat?
 
Great tips! I just started polishing my c6 with a da and I'll be using this advice for the tougher spots
 
Show car results on a daily driver is going to only go to waste, instead polish the paint and leave the RIDS. The swirls should come out easy with UBER. If your are trying to get results like the pros are you going to maintain the car after?
 
The LC orange pad is a cut pad and the yellow is a heavier cut pad. With the yellow LC and WGUC 3.0 the finish will still come out pretty much LSP ready if you work it correctly. Just bump your your machine up and add more down force as previously mentioned and you should be fine. I have both wguc3.0 and fg400 and I think wguc cuts more.
 
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