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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
I was going to state what Seth wrote...they were already there covered by fillers.
I was going to state what Seth wrote...they were already there covered by fillers.
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
It is possible that a glaze temporarily covered or hid them only to be rediscovered.......... Sounds like you hit the mother load!Originally posted by fzr confused View PostBobbyG
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
Everyone's comments are making me feel much better that these were already thereOriginally posted by Hemin8r View Post
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I'm going to try the SwirlX and NXT, and see how much that helps. Will report back shortly!Comment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
SwirlX and ScratchX get most of the scratches out, but not the larger ones. I'll buy some Ultimate Compound later today and report back!Originally posted by patrcarl View PostEveryone's comments are making me feel much better that these were already there.
I'm going to try the SwirlX and NXT, and see how much that helps. Will report back shortly!Comment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
So a terry cloth would be better?? Ive been struggling with my foam applicator all weekend and only got half the hood done.Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View PostAm i obsessed?? A car is the second biggest financial investment for most people, why not keep it looking better than new?
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
The Terry towels will help be a little more aggressive
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
That is what I was trying to convey.Originally posted by fzr confused View PostThe Terry towels will help be a little more aggressivequality creates its own demandComment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
I know its old news but I second seth's thought. I used to work for a dealership and we were required to cover defects in that same manner using an aerosol. (and yeah, it looked like garbage when it rained.) I dont know if you have tried it, but you might try an orbital. If your test spot shows that you are getting the results that you are looking for, an orbital with a terry bonnet might help you along a bit.ChrisThompsonsCustom@gmail.com
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
If it was caused by the clay (highly unlikely) then you probably didn't use enough clay lube. My guess is that where you bought it from use a product that filled in the defects rather than remove them. Where you rubbed the clay more, the more of the fill product was removed.
I gave up on hand correcting a long time ago, so I'm not sure what products to suggest. I think you would be better off buying a dual action polisher and doing the correction by machine.Comment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
I tried terry cloth towels as well as micro fiber towels with the SwirlX and the ScratchX, and both seemed to leave mini-swirl marks. Is my paint just really sensitive? Or, am I pressing too hard? Or do I have too high of expectations of how pristine the products will leave the paint when finished?Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View PostComment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
Sounds like you may have very soft paint. Try going back to SwirlX with a foam pad.Originally posted by patrcarl View PostOriginally posted by BluelineComment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
the claybar will only scratch if there is not enough lube between the bar and the paint and i would go straight to #80 speed glaze or #205 ULTRA finishing polish
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
If you tried the terry cloth towels and they left marring. Go back to the foam pads. Try a couple of test spots. Vary the pressure you are using. See what works best. Then go from there.quality creates its own demandComment
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Re: HELP! Clay Caused Lots of Scratches
We're inclined to agree with those who stated that whatever the dealer used was covering existing problems. The areas you worked more aggressively or just longer with the clay would have more of the filling product removed, thereby exposing more of the "old" defects.
It is also quite possible that the paint on this Hyundai is pretty touch sensitive, which would certainly explain the marring you're seeing with the microfiber and terry applicators.
You might want to read through this thread dealing with delicate paint.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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