Time for a rotary?

[sixfiveoh]

Hey guys, first post here but I`ve been lurking for a while, I`m a member on a bunch of other car forums as well. Anyways, I figured I`d come to the experts with this question.



Well, I can`t say I`ve been taking the best care of my paint recently, but after my body shop`s "awesome" detail job with what appeared to have been a hedgehog as a washmitt, I feel it`s time to take action.



I have the PC 7424 and Menzerna Intensive Polish, Menzerna Micro Polish and FMJ, but does it look like this just won`t cut it? Here are some pics, I used a polarizer and edited it so that the imperfections stand out as much as possible:



http://sixfiveohphoto.com/audi/swirls.JPG



http://sixfiveohphoto.com/audi/swirls2.JPG



The last few times I polished my car with the PC, it seemed to do a good job, but just not PERFECT. Looking for results more along the lines of this, although I know he used a Makita for this job:



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2654585520_51e9e927c1_b.jpg



My question, do you think it would be possible to achieve similar results with the products I have available?

[sixfiveoh]

Bumpin this up... anyone?

[David703]

I use a rotory now most of the time.. but i own the UDM. I guarantee that the UDM with SIP (menzerna`s super intensive polish) would take care of your car in no time.

I`m suprised the IP didnt work with the PC.. Did u mention what pads u used?

[sixfiveoh]

I have not tried to use the PC yet on this job. I`m just wondering if you guys think it`s even worth a shot, or if the current damage looks beyond PC territory, you`re saying (hopefully) the PC could be the tool for this job?

[Jscort98]

I`d say do a test spot. Just tape of a 2x2 square, go at it and see if it makes a difference.

[mr.ikon]

the 50/50 shot looks really good. i see no complaint there.

[Asad_A203]

the 50/50 shot looks really good. i see no complaint there.



The 50/50 is actually his goal target.



You might want to try some PFW with some SSR 2.5 or the Menzerna equivalent before you move onto the rotary. Maybe a lower profile cutting pad as well?

[sixfiveoh]

I was recommended the Menzerna Power Gloss as a stronger polish, what do you guys think?

[mr.ikon]

try that or some megs 105

[sixfiveoh]

About how long should I wait to detail the car, as it was just in the body shop last Tuesday for paint on some panels. How long does it generally take to cure?

[imported_mystic04]

Check with the shop on the paint cure but i waite at least 30 days or more before i touch it. Light polishing would be ok on the new paint but nothing more and don`t put a wax or sealant on the fresh paint a glaze is ok the paint still needs to gas out for awhile . you can do the rest of the car that wasn`t painted.

[wannafbody]

IME a PC with 4 inch pads with a compound like 3m 3000 RC will remove quite a bit of defects. You`d have to use wool pads on a rotary to get better cutting ability.

[E300Diesel]

Question is, even if a more agressive pad and polish combo where to work, how much longer would it take as compared to a rotary w/ a PFW or aggressive cutting pad?



Taking into consideration that you can usually use a larger pad that covers more surface area (i.e. 6.5" PFW on a rotary) versus (4" or so PFW on an orbital unit).



I was working on our `03 Corolla and RIDs seem impossible to remove in a timely fashion. I don`t want to spend all my weekend when I could perform the same job or more with a rotary....

[qwertydude]

Second on the M105. Probably follow up with #9. Then you`ll get to that flawless look.

[sixfiveoh]

I asked the owner of the body shop yesterday how long I should wait to buff the car, and he responded with, "Oh, we already polished the car, you don`t have to" :rolleyes:



I was like... yeahhhh thanks, but if I really wanted to how long should I wait, he responded with "10 days should be good" :confused:



Do I believe him?