Proper buffing job on 64 deville

Bruce Campbell

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Can Zymol Cleaner Wax be applied after a coat of Mequiars Step 2 polish has been applied and removed? I know there are better "systems", but I have some of each I want to use up before advancing to the better stuff.



Will the use of these two products give me better results than just using the cleaner was by itself?



Compatibility ok?



Thanks.
 
Yeah you can do it. The cleaner wax would remove any residues from the other stuff. Not sure how the result would be as compared to a 30-step system, but it'll shine. ;)



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Hi i have 64 cadillac deville convert. light gold and im trying to do the buffing job my self. I have makita machine some skills and couple questions. My plan is to bring some shine and to do a proper buffing job. So this is how i want to do it. Please correct if im wrong

1. compounding - 3M? Perfect-It? Extra Cut Rubbing Compound, 06060
Wich pads - wool or white 3m foam?
What speed - slow like 700 or medium 1200?

2. polishing - 3M? Perfect-It? Machine Polish, 06064
Wich pads - wool or black 3m foam ?
What speed - slow or medium

3 . Now whats better or whats next?First glaze then wax ? Collinite 845 Liquid Insulator Wax or 3M Perfect Foam Polishing Pad Glaze 05995
Wich pads - wool or foam?
What speed - ?

I would appreciate all the help and all ideas !!!! Thank you !!

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Hi giozmo!! There are many ways to approach a polishing job like the task at hand you have. Here on TID there are some of the best in the Detailing scene that will sure help you. I will start to recommend to post more about the actual condition of the paint or if possible to post pictures of your project. This will give a better idea and serve as a guide to give you the proper advice you need. Have fun. Welcome to TID!
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If the paint is still from 1964 it must be single-stage paint. If that paint is looking old, dry and oxidized than you might want to go over the finish with Megs #7 Show Car Glaze a few tiimes. It will remove the oxidation on the metal flake (if there is any). The metal flake is exposed to the air and tarnishes.

You should feed/nourish the single-stage paint first and then do the corrective polishing.

For deep 'feeding' You apply it a bit thick and leave it for several hours/overnight then remove it. Repeat it again until the paint looks healthy.

Then polish the healthy paint to remove the defects.
 
If you are applying by hand, this polish requires a fair amount of rubbing (elbow grease) so be forewarned.
 
First determine if it is a single stage paint or clear coat. Take a white towel and put some non-aggressive polish on the towel and rub on the paint. If you get brown paint then it is single stage, if you do not get brown it is clear-coated.

My suspicion from the looks of the paint it might have been repainted? How recently? Could be a clear-coat if recently, that is in the last 10 to 15 years.

The paint seems to be in good condition and to be too aggressive on it will cause more problems than you will correct. In fact, it looked like there were few problems.

I would start with a dual action buffer, not a rotary and a foam cutting pad and a microfine compound and see if that works for you.

If that does not give you the result you are looking for then go to a rotary buffer with a foam cutting pad and the microfine compound and see if that gives you the result you want.

If that does not, same tool, same pad but move to a light (2000 grit) compound.

That should do it I am sure.

Follow that with a foam finishing pad and either the dual action buffer or the rotary at a slower speed and a swirl remover/polish.

Follow that with a hand or orbital applied wax, better yet a paint sealant.

Let me know how this comes out.

Regards
Bud abraham
 
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