People just don't get it.

I hate to say this, but since the boo boo was down low, I'd say buff and polish the boo boo and hide as much as possible, then show it to the customer and see what they think. That what I woudl tell teh guy who did it.
 
Even though toyota paint is thin I'm gonna say thats just a dull spot that needs a fine polish. The fact is, that iit would take a whole lot of elbo grease to wear thru the clear by hand.
 
TrueDetailer said:
Even though toyota paint is thin I'm gonna say thats just a dull spot that needs a fine polish. The fact is, that iit would take a whole lot of elbo grease to wear thru the clear by hand.
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Yeah a guy wouldhave to rub and rub for quite some time on a small area like that to wear thru. I am talking 5 or more minutes..

Whatever imprefection he was trying to get out, woudl be out long before he wore thru. That guy has no business detailing or coming in contact with a painted surface if he can ruin paint by hand or best case senario, not know that a compound will dull the paint and that additional steps are necessary..
 
TrueDetailer said:
Even though toyota paint is thin I'm gonna say thats just a dull spot that needs a fine polish. The fact is, that iit would take a whole lot of elbo grease to wear thru the clear by hand.
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I use 3M Perfect It II Fine Cut rubbing Compound and the reason I do is because it works very well. It finishes very nice and needs very little follow up. This is one reason I think it's not hazing.

He also said he is getting paint transfer on the applicator. He also said he has tried a glaze and scratch X and both made it worse. It's pretty obvious when you have gone through the clear.
 
DKKNE said:
I hate to say this, but since the boo boo was down low, I'd say buff and polish the boo boo and hide as much as possible, then show it to the customer and see what they think. That what I woudl tell teh guy who did it.
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It sounds like it's his car not a customers.
 
Anthony A said:
I use 3M Perfect It II Fine Cut rubbing Compound and the reason I do is because it works very well. It finishes very nice and needs very little follow up. This is one reason I think it's not hazing.

He also said he is getting paint transfer on the applicator. He also said he has tried a glaze and scratch X and both made it worse. It's pretty obvious when you have gone through the clear.
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ah yes the paint transfer comment gives that one away...
 
DKKNE said:
ah, well thats good..I guess. Maybe he shoudl go back to delivering pizza:)
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I feel bad for the guy. He probably came to the forums looking to learn how to keep his new car looking great. He hears about all these people going to town on their clear coat likes there's no tomorrow and figures he will give it a try. Now he is standing there wondering what the he$$ happened.

He should learn two things from this incident. That he only has so much clear and to treat it that way not like it is in endless supply. Secondly he should learn that the detailing forums can be a good source of BS as well as good advice.
 
What are the levels of paint, because I saw in that thread that they used "single-stage" a lot and it makes me wonder about different levels/layers or stages.
 
Homes said:
What are the levels of paint, because I saw in that thread that they used "single-stage" a lot and it makes me wonder about different levels/layers or stages.
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Single stage simply neans no clear coat.
 
Sorry to say it does happen. It happened to a member here, some people may remember this thread OOOPS

I think that things should be kept in perspective, can it happen...Yes.
Does it happen often...not that I've heard.
The same way a motor or transmission can let go, it happens... it's an exception rather than a rule.
All that means is that we should be aware of what polish is doing, and by all means...
Take the least aggressive approach to repairing the problem

JMHO
"J"
 
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