Yesterday I was helping my friend detail his car. I was using my Meguiars G110 V2 with the yellow buffing pads, and 105 compound. His car had a roof rack that had left green rectangles and deep scratches in the paint. Things were going well and I had to step away for a bit, and I asked him if he wanted to try. I explained to him what to do, but was horrified when I came back. He had the polisher set all the way to 6, and he had obviously not moved it around like I said. The yellow pad had turned a blackish color in the center and there was a spot left in the paint. Did he burn through the clear coat? Is there a way to fix this without it getting worse or causing the clear coat to peel? The car is storm silver metallic
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Re: Help! I think my friend ruined his clear coat (2008 Fit)
Originally posted by curryitr View PostYesterday I was helping my friend detail his car. I was using my Meguiars G110 V2 with the yellow buffing pads, and 105 compound. His car had a roof rack that had left green rectangles and deep scratches in the paint. Things were going well and I had to step away for a bit, and I asked him if he wanted to try. I explained to him what to do, but was horrified when I came back. He had the polisher set all the way to 6, and he had obviously not moved it around like I said. The yellow pad had turned a blackish color in the center and there was a spot left in the paint. Did he burn through the clear coat? Is there a way to fix this without it getting worse or causing the clear coat to peel? The car is storm silver metallic
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Re: Help! I think my friend ruined his clear coat (2008 Fit)
Be sure not to polish that area. It will make it spread even more. You could mask it with some M7 and a sealant but it will still come back. The only fix is a repaint.
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Re: Help! I think my friend ruined his clear coat (2008 Fit)
Originally posted by Larry90 View PostWhy would a beginner even put it on 6 speed on the first place? Good thing he was the one that did the damage.
Seriously though, we all have to learn somehow. Sometimes the best lessons are the toughest like this example of removing too much paint.
I'm fairly sure he won't make the same error again after seeing the result and paying for the repair.
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Re: Help! I think my friend ruined his clear coat (2008 Fit)
Originally posted by curryitr View Post
Next get some painters paper and fold in half but DO NOT FOLD FLAT!! You want it to bow out like your making ribbons, so now tape it out about 4 inches or so out from the damaged area. And do this around the whole area so it is boxed in but have the ribbons facing in towards the damage clear coat.
Now you can do One of two things here, (up to you) use 3000grit or 5000grit foam paper (get at walmart in the detailing isle where the paint is) and very lightly go over area a couple times to make sure there isn't any spots with flakes and to be sure it's smooth as possible for proper adhesive of the clear that your going to spray. or just spray, I'd LIGHTLY wet sand with the 3000 grit.
I have a can of RUST-OLEUM automotive enamel clear #257884 Gloss That I have for applying Clear over headlights that I'm going to be testing with and also touch ups, You could get you a can of this @ auto-zone (where I got mine from) And then lightly apply 3 to 4 light coats over area, and allow proper time in between each coat of clear. Now this isn't going to be a cure just a touch-up to more or less prolong any clear coat failure but will look a lot better then it does now!
Also do not apply any wax or sealant over this area for at least a month or so maybe longer, for the clear to outgas. But you can and I advise you to get a bottle of #7 Show Car Glaze, (it's just a pure polish) and apply over area after dried for several hours since the temps are pretty cold. Apply very, very lightly! and then with your micro fiber towel folded into forths wipe over area but not trying to remove #7 in one pass, but with 2 or even 3 passes.
I'm about 45 minutes from you and come up that way pretty often, could stop by one weekend and check up on area if you would like? Hope I've helped''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
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Re: Help! I think my friend ruined his clear coat (2008 Fit)
Originally posted by BillE View PostDaniel,
GREAT job of explaining!
Bill
Originally posted by curryitr View PostDaniel,
Thank you for the awesome instructions. Me and my friend are located in morehead, but are in ashland, Ky a lot too. Will you be around the area anytime soon?
and a close up, looks like they was trying to learn how to use a rotary and started on the door. The top is hopeless but the bottom can be saved.
''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
You Don't Know What You Can Do Until You Try '' TECHNIQUE IS EVERYTHING''
Test Hoods Are Cheap And Most Of The Time Free
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