How long is this going to take me?

Rez90 · 10-06-09, 01:48

So i got my PC the other day with a bunch of pads and Poorboys SSR1 and 2.5

My black vette is just under a year and a half old. The paint IMO is in good condition but it needs a little TLC. Basically there are microfine scratches all over the car from washing and whatever else happened in the last year. The gloss is still great and clearcoat is still thick.

I figure i'm going to have to go over the car with both polishes before applying my sealant and then wax.

How long would you typically allow for this whole process. This is going to be my first time using my PC so i'd like to go in easy rather than aggressive. I'm thinking of trying the SSR2.5 on a white pad or an orange pad followed by SSR1 on a white pad before applying the sealant and wax.

What do you think? and do you have any suggestions?

The reason i ask this isn't cause i don't want to dedicate the time. it's because i work Sunday - Friday so i'll have one full day (saturday) to dedicate. and maybe the following day i can apply the final wax after the sealant cures.

Thanks

AeroCleanse · 10-06-09, 01:50

Do a test spot, that way you can figure out how long it will take to do the whole thing.

mystic04 · 10-06-09, 03:43

Black Vett hard clear i think you be pressed to finish that all in one day with a Pc . depends on if your trying to remove all the swirls or not.I work it over a week taking my time panel by panel, then do your sealant and wax. Why press yourself to finish it all in one day.

Accumulator · 10-06-09, 04:11

Yeah, pick a panel and figure out your process, taking as long as it takes for (only) that one panel. I suspect the SSR2.5 is gonna be mighty hard-pressed to correct the 'vette clear.

JohnKleven · 10-06-09, 09:32

Corvettes are difficult. The composite body just doesn't create as much heat as a metal bodied car, so you will notice that it takes notably longer to correct the finish.

John

Rez90 · 10-07-09, 06:08

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Originally Posted by mystic04

Black Vett hard clear i think you be pressed to finish that all in one day with a Pc . depends on if your trying to remove all the swirls or not.I work it over a week taking my time panel by panel, then do your sealant and wax. Why press yourself to finish it all in one day.

Not a bad idea.

Accumulator · 10-07-09, 06:51

Rez90- Yeah, there are a lot of reasons why doing one panel at a time can be smart, especially when doing this for the first time with little idea of what to expect.

If something works/doesn't on one panel, then that's a clue regarding how it'll work/not on the rest of the car. And there won't be *nearly* as much psychological pressure if you don't have that "still gotta do the rest of it..." hanging over your head.

Plus, you'll have all the time until the next wash to evaluate the work in different lighting conditions and see whether you need to tweak the process any. (And if so, I'd do that before starting on the next panel.)

Doing one panel after each of a series of regular washes is something that's worked out great for a lot of people. Marathon sessions and tight timeframes, OTOH, are things that often lead to trouble.

ZaneO · 10-08-09, 11:19

I would probably account for 4-8 hours for polishing.

Accumulator · 10-08-09, 01:56

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Originally Posted by ZaneO

I would probably account for 4-8 hours for polishing.

Heh heh, that'd probably be a lot faster than I'd do it