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Zoraduntov
11-20-2009, 12:10 PM
Is menzerna sip ok for a 09 vette with light scratches ?
craigdt
11-20-2009, 12:18 PM
Probably. Depends on how light they are.
Zoraduntov
11-20-2009, 12:23 PM
Very light
I just want to clean the car up the best I can
Street5927
11-20-2009, 12:59 PM
I think you would be better off with Menz MicroFinish PO85RD, for very very light scratches. I think the SIP may be a bit too agressive.
White lexus 23
11-20-2009, 01:56 PM
I would give 3m ultrafina SE with the blue 3m ultrafina pad a go first. then if that does not do the trick then go to PO85RD.
JohnKleven
11-20-2009, 10:17 PM
Corvettes don`t polish very easily. The composite body just doesn`t heat up like a metal bodied car. I have done several Corvettes that didn`t look bad to begin with, but needed a 3 stage machine polish with wool pad and powergloss to start. SIP is a fine product, but it`s not a finishing product. I recommend you finish with SuperFinish, and top with a good wax.
imported_DJ Mayo
11-20-2009, 10:20 PM
Make life easy on yourself. Use Menzerna 203 Power Finish. Has cut almost like SIP yet finishes like 106fa. Use this with a white pad on your vette to remove minor imperfections, and create a new gloss. Then clean the paint with a product with cleaners such as EZ Creme Glaze then protect with your favorite LSP.
BimmerSean
11-20-2009, 11:12 PM
Hey guys,,,
I`m a little confused here...Johnkleven mentioned that the Corvette body doesn`t heat up that well, thus making it a PITA for correction work..However, I thought heat is our enemy and we want to keep the panels as cool as possible...Does anyone out there have a suggestion on this matter...
Thanks,
Sean,,,,
Legacy
11-21-2009, 12:36 AM
Hey guys,,,
I`m a little confused here...Johnkleven mentioned that the Corvette body doesn`t heat up that well, thus making it a PITA for correction work..However, I thought heat is our enemy and we want to keep the panels as cool as possible...Does anyone out there have a suggestion on this matter...
Thanks,
Sean,,,,You need heat to break down the polish. Wool pads giving you the most heat and most cut. I would use Meg`s 105/205 and finish down with 85rd.
acc1079
11-21-2009, 04:28 AM
You need FRICTION to break down the polishes. The heat is a by-product of the friction, but is unwanted.
imported_DJ Mayo
11-21-2009, 07:41 AM
Without heat = not leveling clear = not removing scratches and defects.
JohnKleven
11-21-2009, 11:21 AM
Heat is good, don`t be afraid to hammer on the paint on flat panels, it takes a long time to burn through paint on a flat panel. You will however want to slow it down when finishing.
John
Rob Tomlin
11-21-2009, 11:41 AM
I have no problem at all recommending SIP in this situation.
wannafbody
11-22-2009, 08:01 PM
Without heat = not leveling clear = not removing scratches and defects.
The abrasives cut, not the heat.
Rob Tomlin
11-22-2009, 08:31 PM
The abrasives cut, not the heat.
Exactly.
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