Colorx on w8006

[imacarnut]

can colorx be applied to a car weekly?

[RRaider]

Originally posted by 2hotford
Hi George,

That is a tougher comparison as they are very similar in cut, but I have found that M80 will work a little better with the PC when compared to #66. With the rotary, the results are very similar. The M80 tends to leave a deeper, more rich looking finish. M66 tends to leave a brighter, more clear looking finish. It all depends on the look you are after.

I like using M66 with the rotary, topped with #20 Polymer Sealant. This combo gives a crisp, clear look on lighter colors!

But, one of my personal favorite combos is M80 with the rotary, #82 with the PC, topped with #21. This combo looks awesome on darker colors!!

Tim

If you left out the rotary what would your combo be for a black clearcoat?

[LiquidBlack]

Well, you could either use a DA Polisher or work by hand to clean the finish/remove swirls.

You could use a cleaner, such as ScratchX for hand, or #83 or #80 for work by machine.

Follow that with #21 or Gold Class wax, and you'll have great results.

[Tim Lingor]

Originally posted by RRaider
If you left out the rotary what would your combo be for a black clearcoat?

Hey,

I would basically do the same thing, though a couple of passes with #80 with the G100 may be needed in some cases.

On black paint:

G100, speed 5, and a W-8006 Polishing Pad + #80
G100, speed 5, and a W-9006 Finishing Pad + #82
G100, speed 3, and a W-9006 Finishing Pad + #21 x 2

Remove the #80 and #82 with a high quality MF towel. Remove the #21 with a MF bonnet over a clean W-8006 pad with the G100 set to speed 5. Make sure you use only one pad per product.

Using the above, I know you will love the finish!!!

Tim

[RRaider]

Thanks,
If I ever recieve my backing plate I may order some #80 and some #82 and give it a try. I'm not sure though since I'm pretty unhappy with the way the backordered backing plates are being handled.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I can understand your frustration. But I can assure you, this is very unusual. Hopefully, the backing issue will be rersolved for you very soon!

Tim

[kellyinkc]

Hey Tim, like your black paint procedure! . Will try it out on mine. Waiting for the backing plate to get in before I order!! Tried #83 on hood spots by HAND, seemed to lessen alittle. Arm hurts now, can't wait for G-100

[Tim Lingor]

Hi Kelly,

The G100 will make a huge difference!!! Then after you have used it for a while, then I will get you into a rotary!!

Tim

[kellyinkc]

Can't wait!! Will call CS tommorow to see about backing plate.
Just about bought the Lowes 7336 but by the time I ordered the other stuff I'm at the G-100 price. Might as well get the best!!

Found a Dewalt rotary at a pawn shop yesterday . Have nightmares of putting a mark on my 85 Mustang.
Been watching Barret-Jackson? Fun to watch, though painful
to see swirls on those cars!!

[LiquidBlack]

I'll tell ya! I was kicking back with some guys and watching Barret - Jackson. Everytime I spotted a swirl, I instinctively pointed them out. It got annoying to the guys after awhile. But I'm sorry, I may be no detailing proffessional, but I'd expect a perfect finish on a car worth a quarter million dollars.

I like the way this thread keeps going and going. Anybody else got any more Colorx questions?

[kellyinkc]

Yeah!! Mike needs to demo ColorX on one those cars!!

[RockyTop]

How do you know when you have worked in ColorX enough (with PC) to move on to the next section?

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

If you are using the ColorX as a cleaner, you need to work the product until it is a very light residue. This usually takes a couple of minutes over a 2'x2' area. Just do not dry buff.

Cheers!

Tim