Bioshock
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Nov 20, 2013 17:06:21 GMT
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Any views on cutting compounds? My paint is pretty good, but just trying to get a decent Shine. There seems to be loads out there, so after some advice from peeps that have had good results.  |
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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Nov 20, 2013 17:19:10 GMT
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It doesn't need a cutting compound if it's in good condition, try a finishing polish first and see how it looks.
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Nov 20, 2013 17:20:53 GMT
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Meguiars 105 and 205 are all you need really.
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MattE
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Nov 20, 2013 17:25:23 GMT
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3M fastcut followed by 3M ultrafina and if you want to treat yourself 3M rosso on top.
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Nov 20, 2013 20:01:34 GMT
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Fastcut doesn't belong anywhere near paint that's in decent condition.
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Bioshock
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Cheers guys. I'll try the Meguiars fine and see how I go. I'm not into detailing or any of that, I usualy just wash it and wipe on some turtle wax, but it would be good to give it a proper go with a machine polish.
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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Nov 22, 2013 10:10:19 GMT
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Fastcut doesn't belong anywhere near paint that's in decent condition. why, out of curiosity  |
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MattE
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Nov 22, 2013 11:14:11 GMT
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Fastcut doesn't belong anywhere near paint that's in decent condition. Dam and heres me been detailing for 15 years and not knowing what i`m doing. |
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Nov 22, 2013 15:19:24 GMT
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Time doesn't dictate competence, fast cut is an aggressive compound for removing very heavy defects.
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You do know there are at least two different types of fastcut compound The green lid fastcut being the most "aggressive" out of them And if honest its only as aggressive as the mop head or the buffer operator wants it to be. Lol , in the trade myself and have used fastcut on new cars lots of times with no troubles Your best bet is get some advice on your paintwork from a local detailer ,they will measure paint depth by a gauge and let you know what's best for your particular paint |
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MattE
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Nov 27, 2013 11:05:20 GMT
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Thankyou retrowrongun, some one that knows what there talking about.
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Nov 27, 2013 15:13:53 GMT
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I always tend to throw some water on when i'm machine polishing to keep things slippery
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Nov 27, 2013 16:08:50 GMT
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You do know there are at least two different types of fastcut compound The green lid fastcut being the most "aggressive" out of them And if honest its only as aggressive as the mop head or the buffer operator wants it to be. Lol , in the trade myself and have used fastcut on new cars lots of times with no troubles Your best bet is get some advice on your paintwork from a local detailer ,they will measure paint depth by a gauge and let you know what's best for your particular paint There's 3, fast cut, fast cut+ and fast cut XL, fast cut+ with the green lid sits in the middle of the range. Mop and buffer? And you're in the trade? Polishing pad and machine would have said in the trade, mop and buffer screams painter who skims across fresh paint with some polish and thinks it's perfect - no offence intended. Wet sanding removes less paint than heavy polishing compounds too so would be the better option than a cutting compound, it's just most people haven't got the conkers to go at their car with sandpaper. |
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Nov 27, 2013 22:59:23 GMT
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Yes I skim across fresh paint with polish and think its perfect lol all the time , although I can say I never make assumptions and/or jump to conclusions Did you miss the part were he states his paint is pretty good already then and also wer I said there are AT LEAST two types of fastcut ? So therefore there would be no need to wet flat the car as correct me if wrong but isn't that to nib out any imperfections or dirt/dust in the paint before its "mopped" And yes as I'm an old sod I use the term mopped rather than flatting and polishing lol .... And for the record can't be that bad at my job seeing as worked for myself last 20 yrs and also do correction and repairs for dealerships mate But cheers for the advice on trying to suck eggs lol |
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ChasR
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Nov 27, 2013 23:18:33 GMT
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I may as well comment, but my answers are buried in the replies already  . Meguiars 105 and 205 are all you need really. Not too bad value when compared to Fastcut but yes these two compounds work wonders it has to be said. 105 is more of a compound and non diminshing, so it will just keep on cutting and cutting. It is relatively mess free as well. On a few cars of mine it has been great. 3M fastcut followed by 3M ultrafina and if you want to treat yourself 3M rosso on top. IMO this is another way I go but I also concur to a degree with the second quote. Fastcut doesn't belong anywhere near paint that's in decent condition. No, but Fastcut+ can be. It is less aggressive than Fastcut yet being a diminishing compound it breaks down well, becoming of a polishing the more you work it. If you really need a little more bling, then Megs 205 will do the job there . The FC+ I would like to take credit for but that advice came from a painter who was stunned at what it could do. Certainly, on a mate's Dolomite it did the job well, which was previously quite faded. |
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