The Mother of All "How to Remove Swirls from Your Paint for Novices!"

[Guzic]

Originally Posted by AVodka14

Okay, did a another review. I took notes the first time I watched the 5 part series. I just saw your video in regard to the PC on your sweet Vette. Is the Meguiar's 105 safe for a novice to use? Considering it being the heaviest cutting compound made by Meguiar's.

I also watched you take some scratches out of the Lambo Murc. Would such surface scratches be reduced or even removed if I perform the series of actions as you produced in your 5 part video? Or should I refer to a local detail shop to wet sand those?

Meg's 105 will be safe as long as you don't overwork the polish. Once you see that it starts fading and hazing as seen in Junkmans video, you should wipe it from the surface. If you overwork the polish it will damage the paint more than actually correct it. It is better to wipe the polish too soon rather than too late. As to wet sanding, it is a VERY delicate process at it is way too easy to go right through the clear coat, paint, primer and straight to the metal. Practice on an old beatup car or buy a body panel from a junkyard if you really want to practice.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by AVodka14

Okay, did a another review. I took notes the first time I watched the 5 part series. I just saw your video in regard to the PC on your sweet Vette. Is the Meguiar's 105 safe for a novice to use? Considering it being the heaviest cutting compound made by Meguiar's.

That's like asking me if running up to a 6'5", 370 linebacker and smacking him across his face is safe or not. There are variables that affect the answer one would give. If you are his 3-year old daughter, I'm pretty sure that you would have no problem whatsoever getting away with that. However, you would probably end up in a body bag if you had just slapped his daughter and tried to slap him also. So is it safe? For me, 1000% because I know what I'm doing. For you? I would have to know not only your level of experience, but which polisher you are going to use at what speed, the type of pad you are going to use and how much pressure you are going to apply. So as you can see, VARIABLES make answering your question with a blanket yes or no impossible.

Now if you were MUCH more specific with your question and asked me if doing EXACTLY what I did in my videos using the EXACT technique and materials that I used in my videos was safe for a novice, I would say without a doubt, yes, as long as we are talking about a car that isn't 50 years old and where the paint has worn down to nothing. I am very specific with the advice and practices I use in my videos. I leave nothing to chance or question. That's the way your questions should be. It's the Marine in me. The military will teach you to cover all bases and leave nothing to chance because some idiot will do it the one way that you didn't cover.

I give you the warning label on the hair dryer that says NOT to use it while showering.

Originally Posted by AVodka14

I also watched you take some scratches out of the Lambo Murc. Would such surface scratches be reduced or even removed if I perform the series of actions as you produced in your 5 part video? Or should I refer to a local detail shop to wet sand those?

I have a rule of thumb. I never tell a guy to do to his paint what I wouldn't allow him to do to my own. I would never allow you at your experience level to wet sand the paint on my car. With that said, I would never advise you to try it on your own car if your car is one that you actually care about. If not, you now have a template within my videos to remove scratches from your paint as long as your fingernail does not catch in the scratch. If it does, it is beyond repairing without painting. You can diminish the sight of a deep scratch somewhat by wet sanding it but complete removal requires professional intervention. Since you have no way of knowing what is deep and what is not, never screw with a scratch and sandpaper if your nail catches on it. Just compound and polish it and call it a wrap.

[Boxer486]

Originally Posted by z3ro

a rank of corporal at 4 years, denoted by your service stripe, tells me something is off.

No it doesn't. Especially if you were in the reserves and an impacted MOS on top of that. The Marines don't give shit away like rank or medals compared to some others who even get rank the day they get off the bus. Sergeants run the Army, Corporals run the Marine Corps. A Sergeant is an NCO in other branches where Corporal is in the Marines so they rate a NCO sword and can command vehicles. When the Marines relieve a Colonel in another branch, they send a First Sergeant. I'd explain more but it's OT and a bit out of depth if you were never in. Suffice to say, criteria for such things are not universal across branches or even units sometimes.


I'm sure the OP wouldn't have even brought it up save for the other person being a total d-bag. I've never heard anyone on any other forum EVER calling someone out for making a first post after lurking for a year. Usually that's applauded in the normal world.

[AVodka14]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

That's like asking me if running up to a 6'5", 370 linebacker and smacking him across his face is safe or not. There are variables that affect the answer one would give. If you are his 3-year old daughter, I'm pretty sure that you would have no problem whatsoever getting away with that. However, you would probably end up in a body bag if you had just slapped his daughter and tried to slap him also. So is it safe? For me, 1000% because I know what I'm doing. For you? I would have to know not only your level of experience, but which polisher you are going to use at what speed, the type of pad you are going to use and how much pressure you are going to apply. So as you can see, VARIABLES make answering your question with a blanket yes or no impossible.

Now if you were MUCH more specific with your question and asked me if doing EXACTLY what I did in my videos using the EXACT technique and materials that I used in my videos was safe for a novice, I would say without a doubt, yes, as long as we are talking about a car that isn't 50 years old and where the paint has worn down to nothing. I am very specific with the advice and practices I use in my videos. I leave nothing to chance or question. That's the way your questions should be. It's the Marine in me. The military will teach you to cover all bases and leave nothing to chance because some idiot will do it the one way that you didn't cover.

I give you the warning label on the hair dryer that says NOT to use it while showering.



I have a rule of thumb. I never tell a guy to do to his paint what I wouldn't allow him to do to my own. I would never allow you at your experience level to wet sand the paint on my car. With that said, I would never advise you to try it on your own car if your car is one that you actually care about. If not, you now have a template within my videos to remove scratches from your paint as long as your fingernail does not catch in the scratch. If it does, it is beyond repairing without painting. You can diminish the sight of a deep scratch somewhat by wet sanding it but complete removal requires professional intervention. Since you have no way of knowing what is deep and what is not, never screw with a scratch and sandpaper if your nail catches on it. Just compound and polish it and call it a wrap.

I am using the exact materials as you used in the 5 step video. Including the Meguiar's 105, 205, PC DA polisher, Hexlogic pads (orange and white), and obviously the clay bar to start with. I am a detailed person as you are. Just thought you knew I was using those exact products since I was a study of your 5 step video. Thank you for your details and confirmation. I just don't want to screw up my 2 year old FRS. So the 105 is safe as long as I use the exact materials and technique? Remember, this is my first time and don't have a test vehicle. Should I still attempt?

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by AVodka14

... So the 105 is safe as long as I use the exact materials and technique?

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

... if doing EXACTLY what I did in my videos using the EXACT technique and materials that I used in my videos was safe for a novice, I would say without a doubt, yes, as long as we are talking about a car that isn't 50 years old and where the paint has worn down to nothing.

Where did I not make myself crystal clear? For further proof, WATCH.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XAqpOe9Zt4"]How Safe is the PC-7424XP? - Part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7A5BCCb7Gg"]How Safe is the PC-7424XP? - Part 2 - YouTube[/ame]




Am I clear yet?

[AVodka14]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Where did I not make myself crystal clear? For further proof, WATCH.

Am I clear yet?

C'mon, Junkman. No need to be condescending. I got you man. I am just a newbie and want to be assured of the process. Your videos are sweet and like the color of your vette. Thanks for your service as well!

[Junkman2008]

Trust me, I'm not being condescending, I'm being 100% me. Anyone who has read through the comments section of any of my videos will tell you that. Straight forward, pulling no punches.

[TiggaPlease]

subbed

[Skurj]

Thanks for this! Nice to see the comparison of different polishers. I bought a cheapo from cdn tire which I never did use.. thank god.. Let my brother have it instead! I shied away from PC originally just due to the price, but now I see why.

Now I have to keep studying and do this myself.

[Junkman2008]

You're in the right starting thread.

[ToyoburuBRZ]

@Junkman2008 thanks for these videos they are great. I have now been going through all your other tutorials as well. One question for you. In your 2-bucket wash video, what soap do you use in your foam gun and what soap do you use in your wash bucket?

The type of soap you use must help with your water drying technique so your answer is appreciated. Thanks

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by ToyoburuBRZ

@Junkman2008 thanks for these videos they are great. I have now been going through all your other tutorials as well. One question for you. In your 2-bucket wash video, what soap do you use in your foam gun and what soap do you use in your wash bucket?

The type of soap you use must help with your water drying technique so your answer is appreciated. Thanks

All that info is listed under the video description.

[ToyoburuBRZ]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

All that info is listed under the video description.

Do you use the same soap in your bucket as you do in your foam gun?

It says bucket soap is the Mr Pink but nothing for foam gun soap.

Sorry for the questions I am new to this stuff

[dem00n]

I was wrong about this guy as well, i thought he was trying to sell us something, but he isn't and he clearly knows his stuff.

This forum is turning into something else...