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Post by Bluecat » Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:34 pm

Is it possible to remove orange peel just using a DA polisher and a heavy cutting compound??. Or is wet sanding the only route?

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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:37 pm

Bluecat wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:34 pm Is it possible to remove orange peel just using a DA polisher and a heavy cutting compound??. Or is wet sanding the only route?
I’d say wet sanding, the polisher takes a fair while to cut through haze so would take an eternity to flatten orange peel :?
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Post by Bluecat » Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:44 pm

Question is am I brave enough to take 1500 grit paper to my carbon black bonnet, have you ever done this Rob?

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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:51 pm

Bluecat wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:44 pm Question is am I brave enough to take 1500 grit paper to my carbon black bonnet, have you ever done this Rob?
No, I’ve read of other people’s attempts but never been down that road myself.
I’d correct the paint first & see if it’s enough before taking on the wet sanding option, clearcoat with reduced swirls will be a big improvement 8)
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Post by ph001 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:27 pm

I've wet sanded before - all came good in the end. But there is no reason not to try the most aggressive pad + compound with a DA first.
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:31 pm

Denim pad with compound

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Post by Bluecat » Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:53 pm

Just ordered the car pro denim pad off ebay, the write up uses a rotary polisher but only have a Rupes DA so it should be less aggressive will report back unless I burn the paint :?

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Post by ph001 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:12 pm

Wow, those denim pads look incredible. Did I understand it right though that you just use them as they are with no product on??
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Post by Bluecat » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:13 pm

No I think you use a cutting compound too, other wise I could just get Mike Brewer to sit on my bonnet in his size 38 levis :rofl:

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Post by Z4M-2006 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:04 pm

Also get a cheap nail brush to declog the surface,you will be fine with a DA

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Post by Anmarube » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:13 pm

Z4M-2006 wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:31 pm Denim pad with compound

Look up car pro

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sh ... d-wow.html
This, Brilliant pad on a DA, Mind the edges, Tape them up and all should be fine.
1500 is fine to wet flat then 2000 then 2500, Trouble is the paintwork is unwashable after as you mark it straight away. Great for show cars though................ :thumbsup:

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Post by Bluecat » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:59 pm

Trouble is the paintwork is unwashable after as you mark it straight away. Great for show cars though................ :thumbsup:

Does it go through the clearcoat then ??

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Post by Anmarube » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:57 pm

No it doesn't breach the clear coat.

You will mark the clear coat with the wash pad as it would be perfect after polishing. You would need a no touch wash afterwards. The less you touch it once polished the less swirls you will inflict.

Denim or Velvet pads take just enough off to make a nice difference. Not as good as wet & Dry but much safer.


What protection will you be using after. Wax/Sealant?

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Post by Bluecat » Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:32 pm

Yes chemical guys jet seal followed by a couple of coats of JApanese fusso soft 99

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Post by Anmarube » Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:44 am

Bluecat wrote: Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:32 pm Yes chemical guys jet seal followed by a couple of coats of JApanese fusso soft 99
Nice.... Hope it turns out well for you. :thumbsup:

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