Xpel and light correcting polish

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Salagati

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I have XPel on the hood, front bumper and rock guards on my rear qtr panels. When the spring comes I am planning on doing some light paint correction on my car and was wondering if I could use a light correcting polish (Blackfire Gloss enhancing Polish or Blackfire SRC clear finishing polish) over the Xpel using DA buffer. My installer said no problem but I want to know if anyone has any experience doing this. I did coat with full Zaino process and Blackfire Wet Diamond paint sealant and it looks great and cleans easily. It's just time for a refresh.

I have searched but have not seen any members who have done this. Any feedback greatly appreciated.
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Sal
 
The only experience I have with PPF's is removing them. If your installer says it will be fine then give it a shot. I would probably do a test spot on the rock guards. From what I've read on polishing PPf is that it can be done as long as it's not very aggressive. So maybe get a polishing pad or finishing pad and have a go at it. Like always, try your least aggressive approach first.
 
Quote [from XPel]:

"The best solution is going to be to use 3M Perfect -It part# 06064 Machine Polish, with the coordinating buffing pad part# 05738. Use a an Orbital buffer at the lowest speed and then gradually progress up as needed. This must be done very carefully so that you don't burn through the film. I usually hit the area a few times for about 15-30 seconds each time".
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Bob
 
My installer said a light polish/AIO would be ok, but definitely move quickly (don't work to break it down) the heat generated would melt the XPEL. I've just avoided polishing it all together.
 
I've polished my clear bra multiple times. I'd recommend Optimum lotion polishes (SMAT). Get in - get out. Don't worry about breaking down abrasives. You will be fine with polishes, polishing pads - or less aggressive combos. I wouldn't use a compound.

It's really not much different than polishing paint. You just want to use slower speeds & less pressure.
 
Xpel Ultimate has a .5 mil self-healing coating.

clean/decon the film without abrasion and heat it up to see if it heals. i think they recommend using hot water, believe it or not. at least they used to.
 
in case you go ahead and polish the film , keep in mind to tape the edges, you may damage the film or may build up white polish residue at the film edge....

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I've spoken with the people at SunTek and they said you could use a light polish about 7 times - which sounded fishy to me. I use a nanoskin mitt or towel to decontaminate and occassionally Klasse (AIO) by hand to clean. After wiping it down, finish with either Plexus or BF Crystal Seal. YMMV, but I don't think using a DA is the best course of action with this material. If there was a bad spot, I would step up to a mild polish but again, only working by hand.
 
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