1500 sandscratches

solekeeper · 10-30-09, 12:57

I'm curious as to what you guys think would be best for cutting 1500 sand scratches.

-Currently using 3m's Perfect it 3k I beleive (Forgot the full name)
I would like to switch because it dusts way too much, and is a hassle to clean up.
-Also, it tends to leave alot of micro-marring.

Can anyone recommend me something that can cut the equivalent to the 3m?
A pad to go along with the compound would also be great.

I ran across this, and these scratches loook TERRIBLE, and if the Mpo85 can handle this, with those kind of results, I think it could handle the 1500?
Thanks alot guys!
http://www.detailersdomain.com/menze...ishpo85rd.aspx

automints · 10-30-09, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by solekeeper

I'm curious as to what you guys think would be best for cutting 1500 sand scratches.

-Currently using 3m's Perfect it 3k I beleive (Forgot the full name)
I would like to switch because it dusts way too much, and is a hassle to clean up.
-Also, it tends to leave alot of micro-marring.

Can anyone recommend me something that can cut the equivalent to the 3m?
A pad to go along with the compound would also be great.

I ran across this, and these scratches loook TERRIBLE, and if the Mpo85 can handle this, with those kind of results, I think it could handle the 1500?
Thanks alot guys!
http://www.detailersdomain.com/menze...ishpo85rd.aspx

What are you using, rotary?

I've tried M105 on PFW pad via rotary and worked just okay for me, mostly on soft clear though. Meg Ultimate Compound had done a better job. It finishes very well too. For really hard clear, though, I still have to go with the 3M Extra Cut rubbing compound with PFW pad or a more aggressive wool pad. (Assuming you have plenty of clear to work with) To me, dusting is not much of an issue because I usually wash the car again. This helps to remove the fillers/oils in polishes, too, and the LSP seems to bond to the paint better, IMO.

bert31 · 10-30-09, 02:12

You could consider cross hatching the sanding marks with a finer grade of paper. In other words, take 2500 paper and go over the sanding marks in a perpendicular direction and then go over the sanding scratches with a compound like 105.

RaskyR1 · 10-30-09, 02:17

I'd agree with bert...I always finish off with 3000 grit. Usually M105 on a wool pad is all I need then.

solekeeper · 10-30-09, 06:53

Yea thing is, the body shop I'am at uses up to 1500 that's it.

I'm using a Makita btw!

WhyteWizard · 10-30-09, 07:46

If you cross cut 1500 with a second pass with lighter pressure that should help.

Otherwise I agree with the other posters who said the best way to remove 1500 grit scratch is with finer paper.

Robert

solekeeper · 10-30-09, 08:09

Guys, finishing with anything above 1500 really isn't an option.

I've narrowed it down to these two compounds.
Which one do you guys think I should shoot for?

Menzerna Power Gloss Compound S34A 16 oz
or
Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105 - 32 oz | Detailed Image

David Fermani · 10-31-09, 04:32

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Originally Posted by solekeeper

Guys, finishing with anything above 1500 really isn't an option.

You can't slap some 3000 Trizact on a DA and run over the surface real quick? Only takes a couple of minutes and it will end all your headache of spending hours trying to remove the 1500 marks. Just an idea.

solekeeper · 10-31-09, 06:57

Jeez, some of you guys make things more difficult then things should be.

The body shop I'am at isn't using anything above 1500.
I have had fantastic results sanding with 1500 then compound/glaze/final polish, even on black.
I'm just looking for another compound that could do a bit better for me besides the 3M.. Like dusting less, creating less micro-marring etc.. And I have came down to those two in post number 7.
Does anyone have any input on the two?

creina1221 · 10-31-09, 07:49

I would say that M105 of those two, but for sand scratches, I like using Prestas 1500, sometimes the presta 1000 on hard clear. But if you're narrowing down to those two, I'd go with the M105.

Good luck.