I am no longer a PC virgin...

[jjagain]

I treated my car to some TLC today.



I got my CMA pads on Thursday evening before the long weekend. I bought my pc about a month ago. got a fresh supply of pakshak mf towels, some DACP and some #9.



started out with a wash and clay.



I applied 3 dime-sized drops of DACP to the yellow CMA pad and smeared it on the 2`x2` area.



I turned the pc on between 4 and 5 and started working the DACP. i used slow strokes and fast strokes. light pressure and heavy pressure. in the end, i was able to remove some stubborn stains/scratches :xyxthumbs BUT the main scratches that I wanted to remove (on the roof and hood - can`t feel them with my thumb) didn`t seem to budge at all!



I spent quite a while tonight fighting with these scratches, but DACP and the yellow pad didn`t seem to do anything.



What should my next step be? should I use DACP with a wool pad or should I go to a more abrasive compound? if so, which compound should I use? I know it`s a 3M compound, but I forget the name.



thanks

[jjagain]

bump

[imported_BretFraz]

Next step up the ladder is a medium cut cleaner. DACP starts out as a fine cut and buffers down. You need something that will stay aggressive.



Beyond that is wet sanding. Look for the threads by Mike Phillips and Bimmerfest.

[shaf]

If these are just a few spread out big scratches, search for rd_volvo`s tip about using cornstarch as a scratch remover. I haven`t tried it yet, but it`s supposed to work. I wouldn`t try to cut down a whole surface if all you`re trying to do is remove a few scratches.

[jjagain]

these scratches are spread out all over my hood and roof. I`m pretty much going to have to do the whole thing

[2wheelsx2]

Try the DACP with a cutting pad, and then if that doesn`t work, using a medium cut cleaner with the yellow pad, and then the cutting pad, if the yellow pad doesn`t work. You will have to follow up the medium cut and the cutting pads with SMR or #9, as there will be some hazing remaining.