A great link to learn buffing/body work

distrbd

distrbd

all in the details
If I as a newbie ever needed to buff my car paint,I would consider going on this link to learn a few tips and tricks:

RepairNation.com
or better still ask you guys to help me step by step:lol2:
Or neither.just go to a bodyshop and get it done right.;)
 
97F1504x4 said:
I would not suggest that site for a Newbie that is for pretty major paint flaw repair.

I would suggest a place like this for a newbie.

Detailing Facts and Tips: How-to Guides from the Car Care Experts at AutoGeek

Great suggestion, let's try THIS - Detailing and Car Care Forum
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Very true. Don't want to see someone inexperienced go and try to wet sand or paint a car :yikes: But I have read that site which has tons of information that I like. I learned a lot about painting and the process. Even though I probaby won't paint a car, it's still good info because we're constanly working on it :).

BTW, 97F1504x4, glad to see you posting still, any new pics of the Mustang :drool:?
 
Sure here is a recent one of the underhood. I try to pop in when i can. Between the Mustang and F-150 forums and all the time i spend working on them there is only so much time in the day.

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And a mod that is waiting to be installed.

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Richard
 
While it is always good to caution people about using a rotary or wet sanding it is not brain surgery.

Last Friday I painted my Corvette show car and today I wet sanded it and then buffed it with a rotary and it looks awesome.

If you follow his advice you should be fine.
The one thing that I don't agree with is his method of determining if you have a two stage finish.

He suggests using a coin and scratching the finish and if it looks white it is clear coat.

Well rather than ruin the finish keying it I would use a white towel and polish the surface.
If the rag is the color of the car it is single stage paint if it has no color it is clear coat.
If you have never wet sanded before read that link carefully it is very accurate.
 
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