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Re: Black 07 Escalade with Swirls
Excellent post Tim!
Originally posted by Tim Lingor
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Morning,
I agree with Tom and Mike. You could use M83 and M80 which has been many of our staples for years and they work just fine!
After doing the test spot, you should be able to see how the products are responding. If you do need to go more aggressive, then M86 Solo and the M105 (has the new SMAT's but may be more aggressive than needed) are available in Canada as well. Just remember to use the least aggressive product to get the job done!
Places like KMS Tools or Lordco carry some of the products while Chris from eshine.ca carries a great selection and is a good guy to deal with....
After washing and claying the finish, I would start off with M80 on a polishing pad with the PC set to speed 5. Do a 18"x18" test spot and see how it works. If that is not strong enough, move up to M83 with a clean polishing pad, and the PC also set to speed 5. If that removes most of the marring, then step back down to a M80 which is a finer polish to remove the remainder. If the above does not work, then we will have to look at other options and/or more aggressive products and procedures.
Once you dial in the correct method, then just duplicate that procedure over the entire SUV, sticking to the smaller 18"x18" area for each step. Be sure to read the threads on MOL on how to use the PC correctly and how to work products with diminishing abrasives (Ie. you keep buffing until they are a light residue and then remove; do not dry buff). Keep in mind that some marring may be too deep to remove and/or requires more specialized products, tools and experience in using said tools.
Once you get the finish to where you want it or capable of being at this point, because your Caddy is black I would top with 2 coats of M26 or M21.
Be patient, work small areas and we will get that finish looking awesome!!!
Tim
I agree with Tom and Mike. You could use M83 and M80 which has been many of our staples for years and they work just fine!
After doing the test spot, you should be able to see how the products are responding. If you do need to go more aggressive, then M86 Solo and the M105 (has the new SMAT's but may be more aggressive than needed) are available in Canada as well. Just remember to use the least aggressive product to get the job done! Places like KMS Tools or Lordco carry some of the products while Chris from eshine.ca carries a great selection and is a good guy to deal with....
After washing and claying the finish, I would start off with M80 on a polishing pad with the PC set to speed 5. Do a 18"x18" test spot and see how it works. If that is not strong enough, move up to M83 with a clean polishing pad, and the PC also set to speed 5. If that removes most of the marring, then step back down to a M80 which is a finer polish to remove the remainder. If the above does not work, then we will have to look at other options and/or more aggressive products and procedures.
Once you dial in the correct method, then just duplicate that procedure over the entire SUV, sticking to the smaller 18"x18" area for each step. Be sure to read the threads on MOL on how to use the PC correctly and how to work products with diminishing abrasives (Ie. you keep buffing until they are a light residue and then remove; do not dry buff). Keep in mind that some marring may be too deep to remove and/or requires more specialized products, tools and experience in using said tools.
Once you get the finish to where you want it or capable of being at this point, because your Caddy is black I would top with 2 coats of M26 or M21.
Be patient, work small areas and we will get that finish looking awesome!!!
Tim
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