Help on detailing plastic fairings

[kc5deb]

I have a 9yr old Triumph Sprint that is showing it`s age with some swirl marks and scratches in the paint.



I`ve tried probably about $100`s worth of OTC products to take the swirls and scratches out, and not a one of em worked.



So, I talked with my local paint and body shop, which just happens to be owned by an old highschool buddy (which I should`ve come to before I bought the OTC crap).



They gave me a 3000 pad, and told me to clean the surface, make sure the wax is off, and start doing light wet sanding with the 3000 pad. It created a haze on the paint like they said it would, and then I used Mequires scratchX, then Mequires 3 step system.



Well, the swirl marks are gone, but, now I have scratch marks from the 3000 pad, but, really shiney paint?



Am I not using a good enough polish to cut out the small scratches left by the 3000 pad before I wax it?

[Flashtime]

Some pics would help. If you`re still seeing scratches, your initial

compounding step isn`t doing the trick. How are you doing this 3 step?

By hand?

[kc5deb]

By hand, yes. I don`t have a machine yet. I`ll work on getting pics; should`ve already done that before I posted :)

[Legacy]

You need a machine, some compond and polish to correct the mirco marring that the sanding left behind.

[kc5deb]

dammit... figured as such... looking for a good 3-5" machine at the moment.

[David703]

UDM should do the trick.. with a little Menzerna`s SIP

[kc5deb]

the UDM looks good.



also found Professional 3" Random Orbital - Power Tools - Tools - Griot`s Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/tools/power+tools/professional+3%22+random+orbital.do)



are either of these going to take out the scratches like the rotary machines will, or will I need to stick with wet sanding with the 3000 and follow up with one of these machines afterwards?