#80 + NXT Tech Wax

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Acid rain is usually caused from rain that has a high concentration of H2SO4 (Sulpheric Acid). ( SO2 mixes with with water vapour (H2O) in the air = H2SO4) When the water evaporates due to the sun's magnifying effect, the concentration of acid increases, etching into the paint.

Pinholes are usually caused from improper body work. Here is a link that may be similar to what you are seeing:

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/4794/index12.html

Otherwise, I have not ran into any chemical overspray that was so strong to create pinholes.

Any photos???

Tim

[zey]

Tim, thanks. Maybe I shouldn't describe it as pin-hole. However, the paint surface has thousands of tiny holes on the clearcoat level - not all the way to the basecoat. I haven't got the chance to take a good photo of it, perhaps this coming weekend. Perhaps some really strong (concentrated) chemical landed onto my car and dried up under the sun. That's the worst damage I could imagine...sob sob

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Rather than assume the worse, let's take a look at some photos first! It is difficult to judge a problem over the internet. But if you are able to take some photos, that would greatly help!!

Tim

[scrub]

Originally posted by zey
Scrub, your formula is excellent! However, I need to add-in one more item into your formula, therefore it yields:

Low RPM + Polish pad + Not too aggressive product + Light to almost no pressure + Watch How to Remove Paint Defects Video several times =

I don't think it's easy to buff through the clearcoat if you follow the steps properly. Last time when I was a newbie, I tried to use a polishing cloth and Autoglym Paint Renovator to remove a bird lime etch mark, and guess what? It buffed through the clearcoat due to the concentrated pressure and excessive abrasive product being used.

I will be sending my car to a Meguiar's detailing center coming weekend for paint correction due to industrial fallout/ chemical etching. After that I will take a photo of it...

Your correct about the video. Got it and love it.

[zey]

Tim, now I've recalled. Another possibility which causes the clearcoat failure might be due to insecticide overspray. What do you think?

[zey]

Tim, I found this photo in Autopia and feel that my clearcoat has similar defect as what you can see over here. However, mine is more densed and evenly distributed.

[zey]

Yesterday I spend 8 hours at the detailing center trying to restore the paintwork. Most of the pits and blisters are removed. Below shows the scope of work being done:

1) Hyper Wash
2) #85 Diamond Cut 2.0 with W-7000 (2-3 passes)
3) #83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish with W-8000 (1 pass)
4) Hyper Wash
5) #80 Speed Glaze with W-9000 (1 pass)
6) NXT Tech Wax (1 layer)

Some spots are lightly wet-sanded with 2500 Unigrit sand paper, and the gloss is restored by either #85 or Cut & Finish.

Overall I'm very satisfied with their work.

[Mike Phillips]

We appreciate your dedication in your pursuit of perfection!

[zey]

4 passes of #83 with W-8006 @ 1500rpm on the left side.



My little collection.

[meximum]

Hey Zeytee,

Is that your practice target?

Nice shine on the toilet bowl....

[zey]

meximum, oh yeah! I managed to crank it up to 1500rpm for the first time! #80 is unable to remove the haze on the plastic but #83 works like a miracle! To further remove deep scratches, the only way is to do wet-sanding. Perhaps that's the last thing I wanna learn in future.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

You polished the toilet lid?????

I am not sure what is worse, the fact that you polished the toilet lid or that now I am thinking about polishing mine as well!!!

Tim

[zey]

Washed and applied #16 Professional Paste Wax on the roof, bonnet and C-pillars.



Very deep gloss, could see the depthness of the reflection especially the clouds



Still alot of orange peel problem after #85 Diamond Cut 2.0 compounding

[sherwin]

Awesome roof reflections there

[zey]

As usual, I'll take a photo, post up the pic when I get new stuffs. Today, I finally got myself a gallon of Hyper Dressing. I'm now waiting for the Hyper Dressing dispenser bottle to arrive next week and I shall start off with 3:1 ratio first. If it's too thick, I'll add more water, if it's too thin, I'll add more product. So versatile!