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Buffing Advice

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#1 ·
I currently use Hookit foam waffle pads on a DA with my fine cut compound and finish glaze. i am looking to see if there is a better way.

Should I buy a buffer and use some other different pads? I am currently wet sanding a single stage paint, but usually do BC/CC.

I have been using Mequires compound. I also have some 3M leveling compound, but I think it is a little harsh compares to the #2 Mequires. I then finish with #7 polish.

Looking for the most efficient method.

Thanks
 
#52 ·
new wave buffing

hi,from sparkys,just color sanded a 32 glass coupe painted with single stage concept ppg.used 3-ms newest,first wet sanded with 1500,then used adapter on da with 3000 wet,then buffed with wool yes wool pad.after that applied new glaze with foam pad,looked good,then used 3-m supplied rags wiped off excess glaze,paint looks 3 feet deep and you can see your wiskers in reflection,to beat it all this color is vette milinium yellow. thanks randy sparks sparkysrodshop.if you want 3-ms numbers and names call me 423-505-4144
 
#53 ·
sparkysrodshop said:
hi,from sparkys,just color sanded a 32 glass coupe painted with single stage concept ppg.used 3-ms newest,first wet sanded with 1500,then used adapter on da with 3000 wet,then buffed with wool yes wool pad.after that applied new glaze with foam pad,looked good,then used 3-m supplied rags wiped off excess glaze,paint looks 3 feet deep and you can see your wiskers in reflection,to beat it all this color is vette milinium yellow. thanks randy sparks sparkysrodshop.if you want 3-ms numbers and names call me 423-505-4144
Sounds like a killer car and good tech. I prefer Meguiars over 3M....they pay my bills so that makes it nice.
Millenium yellow is a 3 step paint, base, tint, clear. You said single stage....did you not use the tint coat? Just curious and wondered if it would be brighter with out the tunt coat
 
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