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Hello all,
I've been lurking around on this site for several weeks now gathering very useful and educational information. I recently purchased a PC to maintain the finish on my 2006 Chevy 2500HD (White), and to (hopefully) bring to life my 1991 Nissan Maxima (Sorta-Black). I've spent many thousands of dollars on tires, wheels, lift, stereo, etc. for my truck, so I bought the Maxima as a commuter to prevent were-and-tear on my truck.
Basically, the car is a POS, but it gets me to work and back, and it's a great car to practice with my PC. As you can see in the pics, the cars finished is horrible! The hood and roof are HEAVILY oxidized, and the overall paint is filled with heavy scratches and swirls. I understand it will never look good enough for a first date ride, but I at least want to stop being glared at by every cop that drives past me because I'm driving a tweakermobile.
I used the PC last weekend on portions of the hood and roof to get a feel for the thing. I used #83 and the pad that came with the PC. I know I should have thrown the pad away as soon as I got it, but I just wanted to use the machine, and again, I don't care if I mess the car up. It made a considerable difference with the oxidation; however, the portions I polished now have a white/gray tone, almost as if I've reached the primer.
Any suggestions on what this haze is and what I can do to remove or at least diminish it?
One more question...I have a performance boat with a multicolored gel-coat finish. Is it safe to use the PC on the gel-coat to remove minor swirls? If so are there any posts with product details to use and techniques?
Thanks,
Ryan
I've been lurking around on this site for several weeks now gathering very useful and educational information. I recently purchased a PC to maintain the finish on my 2006 Chevy 2500HD (White), and to (hopefully) bring to life my 1991 Nissan Maxima (Sorta-Black). I've spent many thousands of dollars on tires, wheels, lift, stereo, etc. for my truck, so I bought the Maxima as a commuter to prevent were-and-tear on my truck.
Basically, the car is a POS, but it gets me to work and back, and it's a great car to practice with my PC. As you can see in the pics, the cars finished is horrible! The hood and roof are HEAVILY oxidized, and the overall paint is filled with heavy scratches and swirls. I understand it will never look good enough for a first date ride, but I at least want to stop being glared at by every cop that drives past me because I'm driving a tweakermobile.
I used the PC last weekend on portions of the hood and roof to get a feel for the thing. I used #83 and the pad that came with the PC. I know I should have thrown the pad away as soon as I got it, but I just wanted to use the machine, and again, I don't care if I mess the car up. It made a considerable difference with the oxidation; however, the portions I polished now have a white/gray tone, almost as if I've reached the primer.
Any suggestions on what this haze is and what I can do to remove or at least diminish it?
One more question...I have a performance boat with a multicolored gel-coat finish. Is it safe to use the PC on the gel-coat to remove minor swirls? If so are there any posts with product details to use and techniques?
Thanks,
Ryan
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