Re: Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
Thanks for the comments/reply.
Just curious on hard to reach areas say below headlights where the area to work is less than the pad area. Do you still use a d/a or by hand?
The same applies around door handles? I may be answering my own question here. I would imagine some work by hand will be required. Use a d/a up to these areas with caution.
I'm not a complete novice thats true, but I want learn more with using a d/a. I'm aware that a d/a will cut far quicker than by hand.
What paint depth would you say is a no no with a compound?
If I get very thin paint I think I would use dc01 on a slow speed say 2-3 and keep checking the depths.Does that sound right?
Also I will vary the passes from 4-6 depending on paint depths etc...
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Re: Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
The main areas with the paint thickness up to 170 microns shouldn't present any issues for you at all. But those problems areas do indeed show very thin paint and caution should indeed be used.
SwirlX is very mild, especially when worked by hand, so we don't anticipate you running into any problems with it. If you're still a bit unsure about this, by all means try using DC1 via D/A there first. Obviously you can vary the cut of any liquid by using a more or less aggressive pad, using a higher or lower speed on the D/A and by using more or less pressure.
Paint sensitivity is going to play a large role in this process too. But it sure sounds like you already have a pretty good idea what you're dealing with here and that you know to proceed according to the thickness of the paint. It's pretty obvious from the questions you pose and the background you've given that you aren't a total newbie who's jumping into this blindly, and that's great. Just use common sense, start very gently in those thin areas, and slowly increase the overall power you put into correcting those areas.
But for the thicker areas, even SwirlX on a D/A should cause no problems for you. UC should be fine as well, depending on how responsive the paint is.Leave a comment:
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Re: Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
I have just purchased swirl x. So now I have range going from U/c down to dc01.
Can I use dc01 for very fine swirls/scratches with a d/a? or am i wasting my time?
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Re: Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
Guys and help please?Leave a comment:
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Re: Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
Great, thanks for your reply.
I guessed dc01 was very mild. I would imagine using a d/a will improve the cut?.
I have seen many people use u/c straight away and blind without using a paint depth gauge.
So either I use u/c and limit the passes on thinner paint areas say 2- 4 passes/reduce speed on the d/a to 3-4. Or use u/c by hand.
And where the paint is thicker 4-6 passes. With the speed on the d/a 5-6.
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Re: Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
How bad are the defects and what level of correction are you trying to get ( 90 to 100% defect free for example)
Ive used DC1 many times before, its very mild and will barely remove any defects. You should try Swirl X first and then UC if you need it.
IMO, You should definitely apply by hand on the areas that have 80 - 100 microns of paint, Its better to achieve some correction instead of having a spot with no paint ( even though I don't think you'll burn through the paint with DA and even UC )
The only benefit that I found when applying wax with the Porter cable was that it was quicker, nothing else really
With all that said, I would still wait for someone with more experience than me to chime in , just wanted to give you my opinion. Good luck!
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Deep Crystal with a G220 & paint depths.
Hi Guys, I know the rule of thumb always use the least aggresive to get your results.
Well my diemma is I have checked a car's paint depth (clear coat) prior to machine polishing next w end and in a few places the paints a little thin.
I have dc01/scratch x 2.0/ Ultimate compound. On many threads i have seen all products discussed apart from dc01. So what should I purchase or will dc01 be fine?
My plan after claying is dc01 dco2 nxt tech 2.0.
Does anyone machine polish wheels?.
Should i use ultimate compound by hand on the problem areas?
What benefits will I have by applying the wax with my g220?
Any hints and tips guys?
Rappy.
Paint depths are around 100-170 microns
Problem areas are around 80-90 microns
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