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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
My bootlids paint has gone as flat as a pancake. It's been on the job card for way too long now and I need to address it.
Got a D/A sorted, 1000W 150mm variable speed but need to choose the best heavy cutting compound.
Was thinking of Megs 105?
Then a polish with Megs Ultimate.
Anything better for flat paint revival?
Will throw a photo up later today.
Got a D/A sorted, 1000W 150mm variable speed but need to choose the best heavy cutting compound.
Was thinking of Megs 105?
Then a polish with Megs Ultimate.
Anything better for flat paint revival?
Will throw a photo up later today.
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Mags Ultimate compound is excellent
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Yes, the ultimate compound is great, and as far as the correction stage goes, could be all you need. If you want to go further you could refine with 205 or Menzerna final finish 3000. Remember to seal/protect it after, as your polishing leaves no protection.Chris_D wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:48 am My bootlids paint has gone as flat as a pancake. It's been on the job card for way too long now and I need to address it.
Got a D/A sorted, 1000W 150mm variable speed but need to choose the best heavy cutting compound.
Was thinking of Megs 105?
Then a polish with Megs Ultimate.
Anything better for flat paint revival?
Will throw a photo up later today.
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Where are you based Chris? If you’re in Surrey and can make your way over I’ll do your bonnet for free. Have a look at Orginal Car Spa, my business
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Fair old way from Cloggy-land tbh. And even if you got his bonnet looking perfect, he'd still be stuck with his 'flat' bootlid.
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Megs ultimate and a heavy cut microfibre pad
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Thanks buddy, kind offer but yes, unfortunately I’m across the channel in NL, so not so close to you.
I should be taking delivery of some bits and pieces to have a crack it myself soon....
Ordered some megs ultimate compound and polish.
Thx all for suggestions
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Not a bad result for a first-timer with a DA!
Wasn't quite expecting the results to be so good but I'm quite chuffed how my absolutely minging bootlid has turned out!
I thought I might have to resort to 2000grit for the first stage but I went straight in with a hexlogic orange pad. 2 passes with megs ultimate compound then 2 passes with the polish and a final layer of Harley wax.
Just need to get the rest of the car sorted now...
Wasn't quite expecting the results to be so good but I'm quite chuffed how my absolutely minging bootlid has turned out!
I thought I might have to resort to 2000grit for the first stage but I went straight in with a hexlogic orange pad. 2 passes with megs ultimate compound then 2 passes with the polish and a final layer of Harley wax.
Just need to get the rest of the car sorted now...
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
And there ya go........
Just like magic!...
Just like magic!...
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Got the bonnet done today. Got a nice mirror finish after finishing up with a layer of Harley wax. That stuff and the Megs is fekin amazin!
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That's popping
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You surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?Chris_D wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:11 pm Not a bad result for a first-timer with a DA!
Wasn't quite expecting the results to be so good but I'm quite chuffed how my absolutely minging bootlid has turned out!
I thought I might have to resort to 2000grit for the first stage but I went straight in with a hexlogic orange pad. 2 passes with megs ultimate compound then 2 passes with the polish and a final layer of Harley wax.
Just need to get the rest of the car sorted now...
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Of course Johnny. That's a bit of a 'given' though isn't it?john-e89 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:04 amYou surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?Chris_D wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:11 pm Not a bad result for a first-timer with a DA!
Wasn't quite expecting the results to be so good but I'm quite chuffed how my absolutely minging bootlid has turned out!
I thought I might have to resort to 2000grit for the first stage but I went straight in with a hexlogic orange pad. 2 passes with megs ultimate compound then 2 passes with the polish and a final layer of Harley wax.
Just need to get the rest of the car sorted now...
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IMG_20200922_171221.jpg
IMG_20200922_171214.jpg
I used my trusty old Bilt Hamber blue claybar and just soapy demineralised water in a spraybottle. Does just as well as the ridiculously overpriced 'claybar lubricant' sprays.
I was also using a 50/50 mix of demin water and alcohol to wipe down every so often as there's a cherry tree close to where I was buffing that seems to be shedding an obnoxious amount of dust and dead leaves at the moment. Outrageous.
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
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Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?
Try a clay mitt squire, so much easier than a bar and much quicker too boot. You can get a much better feel of how it’s going with a mitt too.Chris_D wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:43 amOf course Johnny. That's a bit of a 'given' though isn't it?john-e89 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:04 amYou surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?Chris_D wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:11 pm Not a bad result for a first-timer with a DA!
Wasn't quite expecting the results to be so good but I'm quite chuffed how my absolutely minging bootlid has turned out!
I thought I might have to resort to 2000grit for the first stage but I went straight in with a hexlogic orange pad. 2 passes with megs ultimate compound then 2 passes with the polish and a final layer of Harley wax.
Just need to get the rest of the car sorted now...
IMG_20200922_181255.jpg
IMG_20200922_171221.jpg
IMG_20200922_171214.jpg
I used my trusty old Bilt Hamber blue claybar and just soapy demineralised water in a spraybottle. Does just as well as the ridiculously overpriced 'claybar lubricant' sprays.
I was also using a 50/50 mix of demin water and alcohol to wipe down every so often as there's a cherry tree close to where I was buffing that seems to be shedding an obnoxious amount of dust and dead leaves at the moment. Outrageous.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29