" Polishing " new paint.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Betty the Bay, Nov 29, 2017.

  1. Betty the Bay

    Betty the Bay Supporter

    Will be getting the van back soon ( hopefully) after welding/bottom half respray.
    I have always used Auto Glyn super resin polish and then Auto Glyn extra gloss protection.
    As the polish is really a very fine paint restorer, would just applying the extra gloss protection give what it's name suggests, the required extra protection for the new paint?
     
  2. nell#2

    nell#2 Supporter

    Polish and wax differ and do a different job.
    What paint did they use?
     
  3. Betty the Bay

    Betty the Bay Supporter

    2 pack....will be asking restorers advice, but was after other options.
     
    Last edited: Nov 29, 2017
  4. Kruger

    Kruger Sponsor

    I'd hazard a guess that the extra gloss stuff is just a high silicone compound that gives a wet look/high shine similar to the spray shine they use at car washes.

    As you've said, polish is a fine abrasive, used for removing small imperfections and swirl marks etc.

    For protection you'll need a wax.
     
  5. Jules65

    Jules65 Supporter

    After applying ‘Bilt & Hambwr’ wheel cleaner and power washing the van I snow foam the van which I power wash off and then wash it using the 2 bucket method after which I dry it with microfibre towels. Then I apply polish such as autoglym resin glaze followed by a covering of ‘Soft99 Mirror Glaze’ wax.

    I have found that the wax really helps and makes cleaning the van somewhat easier

    However I must add that the first time I used the wax I had clay barred the van after which I machine polished it and using a medium then light compound to cut the paint and remove swirl marks.

    It took some time first time but IMHO worth it.
    Remember though I retired this year so had the time to start detailing my cars. The wife loves her Beetle and a mate was very grateful when I did his old Vauxhall Calibra.

    Advice when using a polishing machine is take your time. Don’t press on too hard. Keep the area you’re working damp and be very careful on corners/edges/seams.

    https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soft99-Mir...574818?hash=item235cf76e22:g:pzcAAOSwlV9WRUug
     
  6. Give me a day and time and I'll drop our 3 cars round ... I can pick up your 914 alloys at the Same time ;)
     
  7. Jules65

    Jules65 Supporter

    Nice try Steve LOL. The 914 alloys are staying on the beetle.

    Here's some pictures to show the van, wife's beetle and the calibra.

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    The materials to do detailing are not cheap but the end results can be rewarding and do make cleaning the vehicle afterwards easier..... But I won't go near an automatic car wash or hand wash again as I know now how if the sponge is not rinsed out every time in a separate bucket, how the paint can quickly get scratched.


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  8. It all depends on the finish and thickness of the paint.
    If your going to use cutting compound get a random orbit polisher
    You have less chance of burning through the paint than with a rotary polisher
     
  9. Betty the Bay

    Betty the Bay Supporter

    Wouldn't trust myself with an orbital sander even on the daily..

    That wax gives a great finish Jules65 !
     
  10. good job I don`t do shiny paint ..... I am on the look out for a nine fourteen and will hound you if it doesn`t come with correct wheels ....(unless you have genuine mahle gas burners stashed away )
     
  11. nell#2

    nell#2 Supporter

    If it's shiny 2k and been corrected by the body shop no orange peel ect the just use a good wax/cleaner over the winter then look for imperfections in the spring then detail it. And don't assume as its new paint it will be thick enough on the edges for a cut back and repolish. ;)
     
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