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    Removing Orange Peel

    Hi im new here, as you can see. Long story short, i spent a couple weeks sanding my car down and riming it for a new paint job. The color and shine look great, however there is orange peel EVERYWHERE.

    I started removing it in an inconspicuous place below my grille, just to make sure i did it right. I used a DA with ultimate compound, after sanding with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper. Followed up with swirl remover, and it looked great! After that confidence boost i did the rest of the bumper, then the strip in front of the trunk lid. Also turned out quite nice, after a few applications.

    Then I moved on to the right front quarter panel today and after sanding, doing the buffing process i said earlier, not being satisfied, sanding again, then redoing the process, it looked okay, but still not perfect.

    I was wonder if m105 would work better than the ultimate compound for getting out the hazy look, or if a coat of polish would clear it up? I cant polish for three more weeks or so as the paints only a week old. But i have quite a bit more orange peel to remove, and would like it to look good.

    These products work great, and these forums seem friendly and helpful, so any suggestions would be great. thanks
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    Re: Removing Orange Peel

    You will have far greater success with M105 and a rotary buffer than UC on a D/A - by a long shot. M105 was designed to pull out 1500 grit marks with a wool pad on a rotary.

    Out of curiosity, how much clear was shot during the repaint? Any idea how deep into you're getting with a double shot of wet sanding?
    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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    • #3
      Re: Removing Orange Peel

      Its a single stage polyurethane paint, so i dont have clear to work with. However, the paint is pretty thick, and im not even close to going all the way through. I am very careful though, but I dont have to go very deep at all to remove the orange peel. A few swipes with 1500 will get it out. It actually takes longer to resand with the 2000 then it does to get out the orange peel.

      My current budget doesnt allow me to buy a buffer though. The DA isnt even mine, its borrowed from a friend. The ultimate compound is providing pretty good results with the DA, just not AS great as i'd like. I'll invest in the m105 and hope it does a better job. Also, in three weeks when i can safely apply polish, that should add the finishing touches and shine im looking for right? Or am I mistaken? As you can tell, I'm pretty new to all this.

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      • #4
        Re: Removing Orange Peel

        OK, thanks for clearing that up. Yes, the M105 is going to give you more cut than UC, no doubt about it. Experiment a bit with different speeds and different amounts of pressure on the machine when working the M105. Odds are the paint you're working on is relatively soft, which is why UC on a D/A is getting you close to the finish you're after.

        You're correct about a pure polish adding gloss to the finish, but you really do want to get rid of all your sanding marks first, obviously. But an application of M07 Show Car Glaze should really deepen the color once you're done with the sanding/buffing process.

        Any chance we can some pictures of this project as it progresses?
        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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        • #5
          Re: Removing Orange Peel

          Pictures are worth a thousand words. I'm also interested in seeing your progress. Best of luck to you.
          Brad Mower
          SLC, UT

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          • #6
            Re: Removing Orange Peel

            Sure thing. I'm a little busy today and won't get a chance to work much or take pics, but tomorrow afternoon i'll get right on it

            hopefully i'll have time to stop by the store and pick up the m105

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            • #7
              Re: Removing Orange Peel

              I stopped by pep boys and all they had was the ultimate compound. Is this stuff gonna be harder to find in the stores because its the professional line?

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              • #8
                Re: Removing Orange Peel

                Because it's in our pro line M105 is only going to be found in certain kinds of stores - auto paint stores, auto body supply shops, etc. Check our dealer locator at www.meguiars.com/dealerlocator and enter your zip code then select "Meguiar's Professional Products" before hitting the "Find Dealers" button.
                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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