Pearl White Paint

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dc larson

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Hello!



Haven't been on here in a while, but now have a 02'Buick Park Ave that is in great condition. It has the white pearlized paint finish. Just exactly how should I detail this? I have a PC 7464 DA polisher and am used to Meg's Products. I've looked and searched but didn't see any threads acorrdingly.



Also have a couple of lite scratchs and a chip up front...not big.



Did find some info on how to clean my plastic headlamps. Man that looks bad. The only bad part about the whole car. I know it's gonna look good when it's done, I just want to do it right.



I have on hand: Clay bar, Meg's #9 swirl remover (used on all my dark outfits) and #26 Meg's wax plus some NXT wax and Adams wax. And some New or Show car Glaze from a while back that I've never used.



Any Ideas? I'm just not sure of this kind of pearl paint. Sure would appreciate it. Can't wait till it warms and I can get after it!



Thanks.
 
I am not 100% sure but i guess you have to do the same as you are working on any other clear coated paint...Clear coat is always clear coat no matter the colour...

Of course some guys with much more experience will help you more.

BTW are there any pictures of it???
 
dc larson- Same ol' same ol'...just gotta do the prep. I've worked on pearl white Audis. It can be hard to see the flaws, but they're what really matter. Polish it up as if it were black and it'll look swell, the stuff that "doesn't show on that color" (scare-quotes intentional ;) ) are what keep it from looking its best as they refract the light instead of reflecting it.



The LSP shouldn't make all that big a diff, but I'd use something on the "bright" side as opposed to trying for "depth". So I probably wouldn't go the glaze/#26 route on that particular paint. Maybe Collinite 845 would be a good choice (*after* doing some of that prep ;) ).
 
Thanks Guys...I appreciate it. Just wanted to make sure I get it right. I'll try the #83 & 80. Not sure what those are so I'll look.
 
dc larson said:
Thanks Guys...I appreciate it. Just wanted to make sure I get it right. I'll try the #83 & 80. Not sure what those are so I'll look.
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The #83 is Meguiar's Dual Action Cleaner-Polish ("DACP) AKA "M83".



The #80 is Meguiar's Speed Glaze (never mind the "glaze" in the name, it's a mildly abrasive polish) AKA M80.



Both are commonly available at autobody/paint supply stores and online.



If you get the #83 (I'd consider M105 instead if the marring is significant), be sure to *WORK IT* long enough for it to break down. The #80 breaks down a bit faster/easier IME.
 
Accumulator said:
If you get the #83 (I'd consider M105 instead if the marring is significant), be sure to *WORK IT* long enough for it to break down. The #80 breaks down a bit faster/easier IME.
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That's why i have micromaring sometimes with both of them????

I used to work with Menzerna and i used yesterday after a lot time ago my M's and i noticed micromarring on a very very hard BMW 745 Clear Coat....
 
pampos said:
That's why i have micromaring sometimes with both of them????
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Could be, wouldn't surprise me at all.



I used to work with Menzerna and i used yesterday after a lot time ago my M's and i noticed micromarring on a very very hard BMW 745 Clear Coat....
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IMO different stuff just behaves *differently* and you can find yourself back at the bottom of the learning curve when you try something new.



I would expect light micromarring from the #83 but not the #80, which finishes out fine for me. Work the #83 until it's almost dry (I don't go for the "until it's powder" but others do) and work the #80 until it turns basically clear (usually don't have to work it until it's almost dry, but that won't hurt either).
 
Accumulator said:
Could be, wouldn't surprise me at all.







IMO different stuff just behaves *differently* and you can find yourself back at the bottom of the learning curve when you try something new.



I would expect light micromarring from the #83 but not the #80, which finishes out fine for me. Work the #83 until it's almost dry (I don't go for the "until it's powder" but others do) and work the #80 until it turns basically clear (usually don't have to work it until it's almost dry, but that won't hurt either).
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Thanks mate :thx:xyxthumbs
 
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