Paint Correction Question?!

Astatenate

Astatenate

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Hey there guys,

So I own a(2012 370z) I ceramic coated it 2 times now (once in spring 2018 and once in spring 2019), probably over kill but I enjoy detailing it.
I used CQ UK 3.0 and I use reload or Mother's CMX spray as a booster. I use this like a spray detailer after each wash with Chemical Guys soap. I've had SUPERB results!

Well recently a few months back, my mom passed away of cancer, I became the owner of her 2012 Jetta. I'm a car guy and wanted to own the last car my mother owned. It's black. Hard Volkswagen paint. The car has been cleaned at automatic washes since the day she owned it, as she wasn't able to get out and hand wash it herself. So the paint has suffered. Swirls, some deep scratches I know I won't get out, etc. It's going to need some MAJOR TLC.

So basically I'm in the process of getting ready to paint correct the entire car. I have 2000, 2500 and 3000 grit and have wet sanded vehicles before I plan on ONLY wet sanding the heavier needed spots (hood, trunk, roof) where a lot of areas need to be leveled. I planned to wash car, clay bar the entire car, wet sand only where needed, and then compound / polish and finally ceramic coat.

My question is I was told by a good buddy of mine I'd be able to use CP clearcut (as my compound) after my wet sanding and clay bar and CP essence (as a all in one polish) I'd be able to use eraser and then finally ceramic coat with CQ UK. Will this process work well on the harder VW paint? And also what pads does everyone recommend ? I saw Lake Country orange pad for compound, white or green for initial polish and black for final polish? Any other recommendations on pads or process? I use a 7" variable buffer. Not a noob to this, but ANY advice is welcome. Thank you for reading! :D
 
Well to start off sorry to hear about your mom.

Before you go to wet sanding, try giving it a test spot and see what you have to do. You may only need to compound and polish.

It is hard to say what pads to use as the test spot will be the thing to tell you. So you may need a microfiber pad or just a foam pad.

When you say 7" buffer what tool are you referring to?
 
The Guz said:
Well to start off sorry to hear about your mom.

Before you go to wet sanding, try giving it a test spot and see what you have to do. You may only need to compound and polish.

It is hard to say what pads to use as the test spot will be the thing to tell you. So you may need a microfiber pad or just a foam pad.

When you say 7" buffer what tool are you referring to?
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Thanks man. That means a lot.

I did give a small 2x2 spot a chance with compound and polish. I’m definitely thinking at least the hood and some spot sanding on roof and trunk are gonna need it. I’ve always used foam pads. So I was curious as to which ones to use with clear cut & essence.

Also sorry I thought it was in my original post. It’s a 7” rotary polisher. Not DA.
 
Astatenate said:
...It's black. Hard Volkswagen paint. The car has been cleaned at automatic washes since the day she owned it, as she wasn't able to get out and hand wash it herself. So the paint has suffered. Swirls, some deep scratches I know I won't get out, etc. It's going to need some MAJOR TLC.

My question is I was told by a good buddy of mine I'd be able to use CP clearcut (as my compound) after my wet sanding and clay bar and CP essence (as a all in one polish) I'd be able to use eraser and then finally ceramic coat with CQ UK.

Will this process work well on the harder VW paint? And also what pads does everyone recommend ?

Any other recommendations on pads or process? I use a 7" variable buffer.
Not a noob to this, but ANY advice is welcome. Thank you for reading! :D
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EVERY paint is different. You need to find what works in a test spot.

The Guz said:
Before you go to wet sanding, try giving it a test spot and see what you have to do. You may only need to compound and polish.

When you say 7" buffer what tool are you referring to?
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As per The Guz...what machine, and what backing plate size do you have?
I can't judge without seeing the paint but, I would not jump into wet sanding.

I've done many a hard black VW paint...
Although it is a bit hard, I personally don't think it all that hard.
I've had good luck with wool pads. Some of the new wool tech works great.
 
I understand all paints are different. I’ve just been a bit hesitant at getting at this VW black paint myself, my Z is a white pearl silver and very easy to hide imperfections.

I was just hoping to get a bit more advice. But I can give wool tech pads paired with clear cut? Then what would be the next steps? Foam pad with clear cut or move to foam pad with Essence? I’m not familiar with how aggressive or finish a wool pad + compound is. I only know wet sand, foam med or light cutting pad then move to a polish with a light to medium cut and finish with a light to no cut foam pad as successfully working for me in the past.

It’s a chemical guys Torq (not the DA version) just a 7” variable speed rotary.

And I use their hex design foam pads. Orange med to heavy cut for compound - white med to heavy polish - and blue finish with little to no cut to finalize my all in one polish. I occasionally used their black no cut pad to spread sealants or waxes. But no longer use it since my cars are coated.
 
Astatenate said:
It’s a chemical guys Torq (not the DA version) just a 7” variable speed rotary.
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OK, let's start from there.

Before we get into pad and polish types...
Let's start with the basics.

What size backing plates do you have? 5" / 6" etc.?
Can you measure the width of the backing plate?
 
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