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Hi, all.
The conventional wisdom is that if the paint isn`t smooth, then you begin your prep by using clay/lube. Is that right?
Well ...
What happens if, try as you might, you can`t get the paint smooth with clay. I must have some really embedded contaminants in my paint. :( The problem area is the rocker panels just behind each wheel.
Is this the time to use an abrasive product with a PC? :bigscream
Can you see the contaminates? Is it tar? Are you sure it`s not tiny paint chips?
Yeah, I can see them. Unfortunately they are too faint to get a good photo of to show.Quote:
Originally posted by Boss_429
Can you see the contaminates? Is it tar? Are you sure it`s not tiny paint chips?
Clay removed a lot of them, but not all of them. I`m reasonably certain that they are not paint chips as they feel like raised irregularities in the finish.
Admittedly, it`s not always easy to tell.
I`d certainly be interested in seeing a picture....
Well, without being able to see them, or knowing what they are, I would try a good paint cleaner like Medallion Paint cleaner or paint cleaner/light polish like Poorboy`s Pro Polish next. :dunno
Sounds like tar.....have you tried solvent?
Really examine the area thoroughly. I seem to remember seeing a vehicle that actually had some type of pebbled finish behind the wheelwells and on the rocker panels. It was that way from the factory.
:dunno
Charles
3M Adhesive Remover soak cotton rag wipe area let soak for 20 seconds repeat soaking and wipe area
My wife`s mini-van has "chipstop" behind the wheels - it`s a textured finish to prevent rock chips. Had it on a Volvo I had before, too. Any chance this is what you`re seeing/feeling?
That`s the stuff I was trying to describe in my earlier post. The question in my mind was if clay would have removed any of that finish, though. I would think it might be tougher than that.Quote:
Originally posted by forrest
My wife`s mini-van has "chipstop" behind the wheels - it`s a textured finish to prevent rock chips. Had it on a Volvo I had before, too. Any chance this is what you`re seeing/feeling?
Forrest: Welcome or welcome back to DC as the case may be. Your knowledge of detailing is well known.
Charles
I don`t think clay would remove any of it, but it wold remove some of the stuff embedded in it. Chip stop is really soft, so stuff embeds in it quite easily.
I use Nylon spotter by Kar Kraft. It will remove foreign matter and even do a job on overspray. It is safe for the paint as long as it is wiped clean of the surface after use.
Also try buffing an area with a high speed and some compound. Followed by a good polish.