? on using #83

[kellyinkc]

Hey guy's, I have some swirls, scratches on my black car. This is what I have in my arsenal:
#83, DC123, SX, 16 and GC liquid wax.

Now do I hit it with the 83 then DC2 or try the DC1 first and see what happens? Oh, I also have a 7" Craftsman orbital buffer I will be using. I have the applicator pads and a final dry buff pad from Craftsman, plus MF towels. I think the dry buff pad gave me the swirls
Before I begin I also wash it properly. Thanks to all!!

Then maybe try GC topped by 16.
Kelly

[Boss_429]

kelly,

Well, I doubt that you will be able to work the #83 properly with that buffer. In addition, those "slip-on" pads that they make for those buffers really aren't worth much... at least in my opinion.

I would try using the ScratchX by hand to remove your swirls... even if you have to do a couple panels a day to get the results you want.

The DC1 is a paint cleaner, and will probably only remove some superficial swirls.

The DC2 is more of a glaze, and won't remove any swirls. However, it might help "hide" some of them.

Good luck.

[Djmigs]

i agree with Boss...

one that orbital buffer will not do paint correction your better selling it and buying a g100...imho

also yes , try scratch x .....make sure to have high tech pads and a microfiber and a terry cloth and use some elbow grease(muscle)

also remember what meguiars says use the least aggresive first if you had scratchx(byhand) then #80(if no lucky) then #83 (both for g100)

[Xtreme99_s-Dime]

True. Don't use that buffer with #83, you need more power to break down the abrasives. I would use DC 1 first, (you'll be amazed at the difference), then Scratch X because it IS a type of polish. Then DC 2 (wonderful polish) then Gold Class Wax it with DC 3 on top (if you want, but it looks Dyn-o-mite on a black finish).

you'll be suprised at how much this combination will knock out some of those swirlies. Post some pics when you get done!!!

--Stevo

[kellyinkc]

Ok!! I'll try DC1 first then SX my hand. Those pads kinda slinged stuff all around!! Do not know if I can get to it today. Wife was up all night sick . We are off for the holiday and she's down.
Saving for a G100 or similar. There is an auction this weekend at a out of business auto parts store, maybe they have one

Thanks.

Kelly