How many times can you 'PC' your car?

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YNOT

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I'm just curious...how many times can one 'PC' their car before finally going through all of your factory clear?

I know it removes a very, very slight amount of clear each time you buff...but how many times can you do it before you go all the way through?

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not sure how many times but i normally use the rotary.. and i've wet sanded my hood.... speaking of i do need to polish her out again...


;)
 
I guess it really all depends on what type of polish and pad you use. If you use SSR3 and a high cut pad on 6 every time, you'll go through the clear faster than someone who only uses a finishing polish and a finishing pad.
 
It would depend a great deal on the product and the pad.
With the products most of us use, I would guess the PC will wear out before your clearcoat does. :)
Stick with polishing pads and milder polishes and I think you can go for years. Our 2000 GTP has had the PC used on it since 2002 when I first got the PC.

I actually only really polish to remove swirls a couple of times a year and then only in the areas that need it. An AIO type of product about every 3 or 4 months and a wax/sealant by hand every 4 to 6 weeks.

Charles
 
This is a good question!

With a PC I don't think that it would be possible to burn or go threw the clear..I'm not saying its not possible...the thickness of the clear, pad, speed and product...would have a bearing on this,...but for the average person..using it on their car, even once a month.. I couldn't see this happening...you would have to be pretty aggressive to make that happen


that's my opinion

With a rotary that's a whole different thing...but that's not what you asked
 
I agree with most of what has been said:rockon
It is almost impossible to go through "factory" clear with a PC, a repaint would be another story. I have heard of people going through repainted finishes with a PC because of poor workmanship and not enough clear. :)
 
It would take a very long time, but if the pad and product were aggressive enough, I imagine it could be done.
 
Poorboy said:
I agree with most of what has been said:rockon
It is almost impossible to go through "factory" clear with a PC, a repaint would be another story. I have heard of people going through repainted finishes with a PC because of poor workmanship and not enough clear. :)
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I do not use a paint gauge so I don't know for sure, but I've always thought and have been told by painters that repaints usually have quite a bit more base and clear than the factory puts on.:hmmm:
 
When I worked as a paint and body tech, yes, we put on more base than clear. Unless the customer requested additional coats. One guy wanted 10 coats
 
Troy@DetailCity said:
I do not use a paint gauge so I don't know for sure, but I've always thought and have been told by painters that repaints usually have quite a bit more base and clear than the factory puts on.:hmmm:
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Yes, more base as the repair shop does not have the robotics to spray as even and thin a coat, but as Chris said below, it will only get as much clear as a customer will pay for. It usually will not dry as hard as a factory paint either, and need more outgassing time.

TexasTB said:
When I worked as a paint and body tech, yes, we put on more base than clear. Unless the customer requested additional coats. One guy wanted 10 coats
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