Last step. Cut with Sonax Perfect Finish

[Luket]

I did a paint correction on a old Lexus in great shape using SPF as my product. With a yellow rupes pad.
Looks great.
If I use the same set up. SPF and a yellow pad. Can I achieve a better finish using a “very minimal pressure” approach. Basically a additional step with the same product and pad with less pressure on the yellow pad. Thank

 

[98CayenneTA]

I did a paint correction on a old Lexus in great shape using SPF as my product. With a yellow rupes pad.
Looks great.
If I use the same set up. SPF and a yellow pad. Can I achieve a better finish using a “very minimal pressure” approach. Basically a additional step with the same product and pad with less pressure on the yellow pad. Thank

Nothing that you're really going to notice.

If you're after refining it a bit more use a rupes white pad with menzerna 3800. Still the gains will be minimal.

 

[Bobby B.]

I would switch to the Rupes White Finishing Foam Pads.

 

[Luket]

are you ok with the Sonax PF ? or would you suggest a additional product as Cayenne above suggested. ( Hate to get more money in products,)

 

[Bobby B.]

are you ok with the Sonax PF ? or would you suggest a additional product as Cayenne above suggested. ( Hate to get more money in products,)

Sonax Perfect Finish is an excellent product. I would try the finishing foam pads first before purchasing another product. Like 98CayenneTA stated - gains will be minimal.

 

[Luket]

So I’m guessing your saying the added step. Most likely won’t be worth. ( pre ceramic coating on a pearl white 97 Lexus with 90k miles and very clean.
Thanks for all the advice from all.

 

[Rsurfer]

So I’m guessing your saying the added step. Most likely won’t be worth. ( pre ceramic coating on a pearl white 97 Lexus with 90k miles and very clean.
Thanks for all the advice from all.

Just be sure to panel wipe or IPA before coating to remove any polishing oils.

Post some pictures when your done.rops:

 

[Luket]

Will do, should be nice for a amatuer . Coated my sons 99 clean no rust Camry, wondering if it was worth it. Most def. Still shines 12 months later.

 

[2black1s]

I did a paint correction on a old Lexus in great shape using SPF as my product. With a yellow rupes pad.
Looks great.
If I use the same set up. SPF and a yellow pad. Can I achieve a better finish using a “very minimal pressure” approach. Basically a additional step with the same product and pad with less pressure on the yellow pad. Thank

Theoretically, and assuming everything else remains the same... Yes.

It has always been a best practice of mine to use minimal pressure for the final passes of the final polishing step regardless of what tool, pad and product is used.

Realistically... Maybe, maybe not.

Will any improvement be discernable? How critical is your eye? You may see an improvement that another may not, or vice versa.

A test spot will provide the answer.

That said, and like others have shared, any improvement will likely be very minimal, if any at all. And one final thought... Color will play a significant role.

 

[Rsurfer]

Theoretically, and assuming everything else remains the same... Yes.

It has always been a best practice of mine to use minimal pressure for the final passes of the final polishing step regardless of what tool, pad and product is used.

Realistically... Maybe, maybe not.

Will any improvement be discernable? How critical is your eye? You may see an improvement that another may not, or vice versa.

A test spot will provide the answer.

That said, and like others have shared, any improvement will likely be very minimal, if any at all. And one final thought... Color will play a significant role.

I do agree with the improvement being minimal however, when you step back and view the entire car rather than a side by side panel..the improvement can sometimes be significant. This is called jeweling and is necessary to some.

 

[noorth]

If you really want to polish your car again grab a white rupes pad, which was already mentioned. It probably won't make much difference but i've done the same thing a few times just because i can.