paint scratch
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HI WILLZIE,
Orbital buffers are best used for appling wax and paint conditioners like meg. #26,7. Yes the orbital to weak, you need a power grinder aka buffer to use meg. #9 with a foam polishing pad get 3m bumpy pad. I found the MILWAUKEE brand to work the best it does not load up under pressure model # 5455.
Good luck mate
Orbital buffers are best used for appling wax and paint conditioners like meg. #26,7. Yes the orbital to weak, you need a power grinder aka buffer to use meg. #9 with a foam polishing pad get 3m bumpy pad. I found the MILWAUKEE brand to work the best it does not load up under pressure model # 5455.
Good luck mate
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Thanks Mezoomzoom. Im going to buy a power grinder this week. Since Im in Oz, Ive never heard of Milwaukee. Off the top of my head we have Black n Decker, GMC, Makita and Ryobi. I'll most likely go for a B&D unless convinced otherwise.
So far all I know is to look for a 1700rpm power grinder. Anything else I should keep in mind?
So far all I know is to look for a 1700rpm power grinder. Anything else I should keep in mind?
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I went to the Milwaukee power tools site and found ideal specs for buffer.
11amp 7/9inch Polisher capable of 1750rpm
Hope yall find this useful
Anyone in Aus know where i can one of these?
11amp 7/9inch Polisher capable of 1750rpm
Hope yall find this useful
Anyone in Aus know where i can one of these?
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just found a faint scratch on mine the other day, as if something was dragged as I polished or washed or something. Hardly noticeable but haven't decided on an approach to take care of it.
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Originally posted by oosik
just found a faint scratch on mine the other day, as if something was dragged as I polished or washed or something. Hardly noticeable but haven't decided on an approach to take care of it.
just found a faint scratch on mine the other day, as if something was dragged as I polished or washed or something. Hardly noticeable but haven't decided on an approach to take care of it.
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Re: 3M Products
Originally posted by RXTACY
I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone here mention 3M's paint products.
I've used 3M products for 5 years. They aren't quite as readily available, but they have 7 different compounds grades, from coarse (machine use), to fine (hand use).
Most times I’m not able to completely remove a scratch, but I’m usually able to make it significantly less noticeable.
I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone here mention 3M's paint products.
I've used 3M products for 5 years. They aren't quite as readily available, but they have 7 different compounds grades, from coarse (machine use), to fine (hand use).
Most times I’m not able to completely remove a scratch, but I’m usually able to make it significantly less noticeable.
If you're really brave, a little 2000 grit sandpaper (used wet) followed by the two 3M products will make it look perfect, but you will be removing some clearcoat. I did this more than once on my silver SVT with no ill effects, but don't think I'll try it on the black RX-8.
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Originally posted by oosik
just found a faint scratch on mine the other day, as if something was dragged as I polished or washed or something. Hardly noticeable but haven't decided on an approach to take care of it.
just found a faint scratch on mine the other day, as if something was dragged as I polished or washed or something. Hardly noticeable but haven't decided on an approach to take care of it.
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its actually not swirls...don't have any swirls. this just looks like a small particle got caught and put an extremely feint line. i can just barely feel it with my finger nail.
might give that Meg a try since it's a small area.
might give that Meg a try since it's a small area.
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i was drivin on the freeway at night when theres a box laying in the middle of the lane i sorta swerved to the left and it hit the right end of the front bumper. i took a picture of it, thankfully no dents just scratches though i dont know how to really remove them and afraid to send them in to repaint....what product would you guys recommend?
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bump....
mikeb...how did u end up getting the scratch out? I dont know if u remember, but rocks owned my car =/ at the beginning of july and yesterday i found some punk keyed my car on the right front fender right over the wheel....ill post a picture later
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