Taking the Infiniti "Sticky Paint" Challenge - Page 2

Danforz · 10-26-09, 03:15

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Originally Posted by bridgersmith

Infiniti has a solvent based clearcoat that takes 3 years to cure. If this car is not at least 3 years old I would not recommend doing a heavy correction on it. If you use a machine make sure it's a DA, a rotary can get too hot and warp the clear putting waves in it which is very hard to fix and may eventually lead to re-painting.

I will be using a PC.

David Fermani · 10-26-09, 03:21

Out of the products you listed, your best bet would be the Blackfire. I'd try a couple of pads like LC white/black.

Danforz · 10-26-09, 03:40

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Originally Posted by David Fermani

Out of the products you listed, your best bet would be the Blackfire. I'd try a couple of pads like LC white/black.

So you're going as far as to recommend a pad with no cut (black)?

David Fermani · 10-26-09, 04:00

Why cut the finish if it doesn't need it?

Danforz · 10-26-09, 04:13

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Originally Posted by David Fermani

Why cut the finish if it doesn't need it?

It does have some swirling

David Fermani · 10-26-09, 04:51

Shouldn't be a problem if you experiment with different pad combos:

BLACKFIRE Scratch Resistant Clear Finishing Polish

MidlifeCrisis · 10-26-09, 06:11

David,

I think this product is for manufacturers who use extraordinarily hard clear coats (i.e. scratch resistant)--but the new infiniti "scratch shield" clear coat is extroardinarily soft "gel-like" clear:

Infiniti Scratch Shield Paint - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

Danforz,
I agree with NotZeroSix that using your new G35 as a test different polishing techniques may be a risky move. The idea of this new clear is that small swirls will "heal themselves" over a few weeks. The infiniti EX has had the new clear since 08 (I believe), but the rest of the infiniti lineup got it this model year.

Since I have a new 09 M35--I'm hoping some of the pros here will figure out the best way to work with this new clear--without it "coming off in little balls" on the PC pads!

David Fermani · 10-26-09, 06:29

IMHO It shouldn't matter what paint it's for. SRS polishes can still be used on soft clears(it can actually correct better). I realize people have had some challenges with this sticky paint(doing heavy corrections usually), but in this application the correction needed appears to be minor. I'd take it slow and see what happens. Or invest in a couple of heat lamps and turn your garage into a car tanning booth.

EMIN007 · 10-26-09, 08:32

the clear coat doesn't heal from the suns heat but from its ultra violet rays or light...

Danforz · 10-26-09, 09:16

Thank you David and MidLifeCrisis for your input. I'm thinking I may go so far as using a CCS Blue/Black pad for this particular job and start on the lower panel of the rear bumper and see what happens. Any further input will be greatly appreciated.

Danforz · 10-26-09, 09:18

Interesting quote from over at DB:

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Or you could just get out your trusty PC and use whatever you want. The Porsche I recently did had VERY sticky paint, even giving me grief on the lowest speed on my rotary. Switched to my PC with a green 3M compounding pad and Power Finish and had my way with the P-car. I ran the PC on speed 5 the whole time with no issues.

Mind you, most the "gel ball" issues have occurred with rotaries. I will be using a PC.

David Fermani · 10-27-09, 02:18

I'd work on a metal panel instead of the bumper. The bumpers more than likely aren't painted at the same plant as the bodies and probably use a different paint/system all together.

Yes, I think by you using a PC(and not having to do much correction) will be a benefit in this application.