Need help getting started, brought pictures.

[new_edge]

Hello, so i have been lurking around the forum for a while admiring all the work that people achieve with their porter cable.The time has come to invest some time into paint correction on my mustang. Sorry if the photos are bad, but these were taken with my blackberry, I can provide better ones if needed, just pressed for time right now as I have to work soon. Besides my car having micro marring and cobwebs and few random scratches here and there, my roof has slight oxidation in 2 sports, nothing major. I just had my back bumper repainted due to a little fender bender and when the light hits my car just right, the rest of it is such an eye sore! Really hoping to get some depth and gloss back to the older paint.



I recently bought porter cable 7346sp and i am seeking your help in getting started. I would appreciate any suggestions in selecting pads and compounds and where to find them. My porter cable does not have a velcro backing plate, just a regular backing plate for pads to slip over. From reading this forum I know i need a rubbing compound with a cutting pad to take care of some rough areas and a polish with a polishing pad. No areas are bad enough in my opinion to need water sanding. But i do have some orange peel around the tag area of the bumper that i may just water sand with 2000 grit. With all different products i need some guidance especially in the right pads and is there anything im missing?



http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/Panzer_Faust_II/IMG00166-20110602-1514.jpg



http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/Panzer_Faust_II/IMG00162-20110602-1513.jpg



http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/Panzer_Faust_II/IMG00163-20110602-1513.jpg



And i dont know if its just me, but seems that my hood is a little bit discolored



http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/Panzer_Faust_II/IMG00167-20110602-1515.jpg

[Brad B]

First, DO NOT get `rubbing compound` and go at your paint. Just a warning. Do a search for scratch removal and you will quickly find lots of methods to help your situation out. Search isn`t a cop out, you need to read to see which options YOU feel comfortable with. There is no single answer.

[Accumulator]

new_edge- Welcome to Autopia!



I`ll try to put a little finer point on what Brad B. posted, but he`s right, the best thing is to educate yourself. That said..



-Forget about wetsanding the orangepeel for now; you don`t need to open that can of worms

-Some of those scratches are too deep for complete removal, just make them a bit better and live with `em

-Look into the new Meguiar`s "MF" system (comound and polish with dedicated pads for each)

[new_edge]

new_edge- Welcome to Autopia!



I`ll try to put a little finer point on what Brad B. posted, but he`s right, the best thing is to educate yourself. That said..



-Forget about wetsanding the orangepeel for now; you don`t need to open that can of worms

-Some of those scratches are too deep for complete removal, just make them a bit better and live with `em

-Look into the new Meguiar`s "MF" system (comound and polish with dedicated pads for each)



Thanks guys, im here to learn so i will take it step by step. Good thing is, I still have my old damaged bumper to practice on.



P.S. Which kit should I get the 5 or 6 inch?

[Accumulator]

P.S. Which kit should I get the 5 or 6 inch?



I always lean towards the smaller-pad option as it can sometimes make just that little bit of difference that really matters.