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Here is a portion of a BMW that I am reconditioning (just came off lease and is 1 of 5 on my "to-do" list).
I'll concentrate on the bumper as it is in very poor condition.
What I started with last night
First, a quick clay bar and detailer to remove surface junk, followed by a light wet sand with 3000 grit. Painted plastic is very touchy to work with and the light sanding is all I ever do.
I started with a Metabo rotary and a Meguiar's small backing plate with a #7006 cutting pad. This combo on the tool allows lots of control in painted plastic areas. Used compound, then switched to #83 as the bumper got repaired.
I spent approx. 2 hours on this bumper alone. Lots of time checking surface temp of the plastic to prevent burning.
After compounding, but before glazing
Glazed with a #8006 pad on the Metabo. I kept the rpm to 1,000 and worked slowly (I've burned my share of Bimmer plastic LOL)
I'll get some completed pics later.
Totoland Mach
I'll concentrate on the bumper as it is in very poor condition.
What I started with last night
First, a quick clay bar and detailer to remove surface junk, followed by a light wet sand with 3000 grit. Painted plastic is very touchy to work with and the light sanding is all I ever do.
I started with a Metabo rotary and a Meguiar's small backing plate with a #7006 cutting pad. This combo on the tool allows lots of control in painted plastic areas. Used compound, then switched to #83 as the bumper got repaired.
I spent approx. 2 hours on this bumper alone. Lots of time checking surface temp of the plastic to prevent burning.
After compounding, but before glazing
Glazed with a #8006 pad on the Metabo. I kept the rpm to 1,000 and worked slowly (I've burned my share of Bimmer plastic LOL)
I'll get some completed pics later.
Totoland Mach
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