Flat laquer. Best cutting compound to use?

[Chris_D]

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.

 

[tomscott]

Mags Ultimate compound is excellent

 

[Z4C_er]

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.

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.

 

[Stotts]

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

 

[enuff_zed]

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

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.

 

[Z4M-2006]

Megs ultimate and a heavy cut microfibre pad

 

[Chris_D]

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

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

 

[Chris_D]

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... :roll:

 

[Z4M-2006]

And there ya go........

Just like magic!...

 

[Chris_D]

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!

 

[Anonymous]

Lovely job!!

 

[Swiftly]

That's popping

 

[john-e89]

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... :roll:

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You surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?

 

[Chris_D]

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... :roll:

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IMG_20200922_171214.jpg

You surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?

Of course Johnny. That's a bit of a 'given' though isn't it? :?
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. :x

 

[john-e89]

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... :roll:

IMG_20200922_181255.jpg
IMG_20200922_171221.jpg
IMG_20200922_171214.jpg

You surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?

Of course Johnny. That's a bit of a 'given' though isn't it? :?
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. :x

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.

 

[barnyg]

Really need to do this soon. Have been planning to get a DA and get the whole car done, but I live in such a dusty area with no garage, so I keep putting it off!

Great results though

 

[Chris_D]

You surely clay barred or mitted it first right Christefer...?

Of course Johnny. That's a bit of a 'given' though isn't it? :?
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. :x

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.

Nah. I prefer claybar. Lasts longer than a mitt as you can use it over and over. Plus, if you accidentally drop a mitt on the ground it's toast. You'll never be sure that you have all the contamination out of it even after washing it.
Been using the same scone-size dollop for 5 years now and never had an issue. Keep it wrapped in baking paper and the plakky box when not in use and it's always had the same level of pliability and pickup.

I don't really agree with what you say about being able to feel more with a mitt as I run my finger directly over the wet soapy paint right after claying sections, you can't get a more accurate or direct feeling than than that!
'Orses for courses tho init?