I clayed my brand new car and left marks all over

[512detail]

back to the OP -- you should totally take up the Autopia Competition Ready idea!
epic thread potential

 

[Accumulator]

Thanks, just trying to figure out if its worth getting a foam cannon.

I get the feeling that most people who use those have unrealistic expectations.

(With the possible exception of *coated* vehicles)..When it comes to cleaning any vehicle used in the normal sense (in other words, I`m also excepting garage-queens that simply *NEVER* really get dirty) I don`t see anybody getting away from needing some degree of mechanical agitation. IME the trick is to get the "big stuff" off before said agitation, which is then used/needed to remove "road film". And when cleaning that off, you gotta figure out a way to avoid rubbing it into/across the paint with pressure sufficient to cause marring. Really do have to get it *all* off too, unless you`re working exclusively with deionized water.

SO...rather than a foam cannon, I`d get a regular pressure washer for prewashing off that Big Stuff and then figure out how to do the rest of it without pressing/rubbing that dirt into/across the paint (I use a constant stream of foamgun output at the point of wash medium-to-paint contact).

Whatever you decide to use for your wash regimen, I sure wouldn`t expect to get it fully sorted out/squared away for the first few dozen tries. I`m far from the dullest knife in any drawer and I have very good facilities, but it took me *years* to get to where I can repeatedly wash a truly dirty vehicle without instilling marring. Conceptually it`s quite simple, practically it`s quite difficult.

 

[Ronkh]

I dropped a brand new blue DMT on the ground yesterday.... instant sadness

Time to pull out the tweezers and magnifying glass


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Just imagine dragging it across that beautifully polished black paint.....


Garbage it is...........

 

[Poorboy]

Just imagine dragging it across that beautifully polished black paint.....


Garbage it is...........

it would just give him an excuse to polish it again ..

 

[Ronkh]

it would just give him an excuse to polish it again ..

I figure after the 4th step polish even he gets tired....... ???

 

[512detail]

Just imagine dragging it across that beautifully polished black paint.....


Garbage it is...........

after a thorough clean and hand wash/dry...die cast car duty now.. and only on the side that didn`t touch the ground--- worst case I have to get out the nano again , haha

I already cut part of the corner so I don`t get it confused ever,, and that felt like putting down Old Yeller or something

 

[512detail]

I figure after the 4th step polish even he gets tired....... ???

yes. I will be covering the entire car in a coating soon, got two bottles of GTECH that are not going to use themselves

and a secret plan for something ridiculous but intriguing to me so I have to try it

 

[Mistakes]

6 pages and 2,400 views??? Wow


Gentlemen,

I am was pretty excited to read your collective reaction. I have a mild case of panic attack but in reality, my paint is fine.
Still haven`t driven or touched my car.

So I spent some time watching videos and reading the forums.

The PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher seems like a safe choice:
PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-Inch Variable-Speed Polisher w/ 18007 6-Inch Lambs Wool Hook and Loop Polishing Pad - - Amazon.com
Does the lamb pad that is offered as a combo any good? Everyone says to throw out the white pad the machine comes with.

I have seen and heard in action on YouTube.
Which then led me to this guy who explains the differences between claying, compounding and polishing.
He is also a fan of Rupes it seems.





The plan is now to fix all those marks and then wax or seal it?

It`s a rabbit hole, you weren`t kidding!

 

[Ronkh]

I would of course suggest getting the pc from here....

With that said, if you buy that one, throw BOTH pads away and get some Lake Country.

 

[Ronkh]

Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Car Polisher Auto Buffer

 

[Mistakes]

How Ronkh, there is a store in these forums?

Edit: I see your link. Amazing!

Then what else should I get. Several products were suggested, which compound should I order?

Is this kit good?

or or this one, it has less pads, I am not sure I would need all the other ones

 

[Ronkh]

Then what else should I get. Several products were suggested, which liquid (forgive me, prob. using the wrong terminology) should I order?

Ahhhhh, now that`s for you to figure out....... We all sorta have our own favorites as well as what we think will work best with specific paints.

A lot of great suggestions, so can`t really go wrong.

 

[Mistakes]

Looking through this compounds page: Car Polish - Car Scratch Remover - Swirl Remover and Polishing Compound

 

[Ronkh]

Looking through this compounds page: Car Polish - Car Scratch Remover - Swirl Remover and Polishing Compound

Fun isn`t it.........

 

[Mistakes]

I can`t buy a kit. It will pads none of you guys mentioned. You said you like Lake Country so I`ll have to piece a kit together for myself with the PC, backing plate (how big?), one pad and some compound.

 

[Mistakes]

Rupes is Italian! How can Italy have some many problems, they make everything, boats, guns, fashion, food, hot girls... shouldn`t they be dominating????

 

[Ronkh]

I can`t buy a kit. It will pads none of you guys mentioned. You said you like Lake Country so I`ll have to piece a kit together for myself with the PC, backing plate (how big?), one pad and some compound.

Call the number tomorrow ask Paul to put a kit together for you.

 

[Ronkh]

Rupes is Italian! How can Italy have some many problems, they make everything, boats, guns, fashion, food, hot girls... ???

Having a hot Italian girl, I can tell you they will give you problems.........

 

[Mistakes]

that`s part of the charm, right?

Will call Paul. Thank you very much.

 

[Ronkh]

remind him of this thread so he can look at it on phone w you.