Haimsey
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Ive read -
Let laquer set
Cutting compound
Polish up
What compound should be used?
What polish? - Auto glym ultra deep shine do it?
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bigdan
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quote:
Originally posted by Haimsey
Ive read -
Let laquer set
Cutting compound
Polish up
What compound should be used?
What polish? - Auto glym ultra deep shine do it?
no i think its more of an abrasive polish
try
G3
3M machine polish etc
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Haimsey
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Thanks.
Would this work?
Halfrauds rubbing compund
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Rob B
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when ever ive done it, left it 2 or 3 days then just got some super resin followed by some wax, seems to do the job..
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Haimsey
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Even if it is slightly orange peely?
Edit: Slightly......maybe quite bad 
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by Haimsey]
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Rob B
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Yeah two secs ill show you some before and after pics 
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Rob B
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Before
After
Shite after picture but you can see theres next to no peal.>
Can you post a pic mate ? of the ones your doing with the peal..
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bigdan
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
when ever ive done it, left it 2 or 3 days then just got some super resin followed by some wax, seems to do the job..
i've been told not to put any form of wax on within a month of painting because it traps the solvent and cant evaporate
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by bigdan]
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mattfiesta
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iv always found it easier to flat the lacquer with 2000 grit then compound cut it.
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bigdan
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well i use 1500 grit  and polish it
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Daniel_Corsa
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Rub the laquer down with some high grit paper!
Then polish them up from that!
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Rob B
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quote:
Originally posted by bigdan
quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
when ever ive done it, left it 2 or 3 days then just got some super resin followed by some wax, seems to do the job..
i've been told not to put any form of wax on within a month of painting because it traps the solvent and cant evaporate
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by bigdan]
Who told you that ? why do body shops use machine polishers on 48 hour old paint then ? ..
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neil h
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cutting compound 
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dean101287
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as said- flat back with 2000 grit and polish up, i wouldnt use g3 tho, try g10 or summin
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Haimsey
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How long should i leave the laquer really though?
Finished spraying at ~12noon and they have since been sat in the baking hot conservatory drying.
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Haimsey
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Thanks for all the replies
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dean101287
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i would leave it overnight to be on the safe side
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Haimsey
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Okie Thanks
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bigdan
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
quote:
Originally posted by bigdan
quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
when ever ive done it, left it 2 or 3 days then just got some super resin followed by some wax, seems to do the job..
i've been told not to put any form of wax on within a month of painting because it traps the solvent and cant evaporate
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by bigdan]
Who told you that ? why do body shops use machine polishers on 48 hour old paint then ? ..
college and i mean like a sealant
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by bigdan]
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wilson_sri
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Wax and polish are two differant things. So its ok to use a machine polisher with a compound like G3 to flatten back the paint. But a wax will seal the paint to protect it, which you dont want too soon after painting.
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sport16v
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I used that halfords hand rubbing compound; removed the orange peal and overspray lovely, then t cut, then super resin, then wax of choice
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