I'm trying to get all of the rain spots and other stuff buried deep in my paint but I cant get it out. Is there some strong ass wax that will get absolutely everything out not damaging the paint? I also plan to fill in deep scratches with GM black touch up paint and then buffing the hell out of this thing. I want it to look almost brand new again.

 

Have you tryed the lehm clay bar yet?

 

no i havent. i was thinking something more along the lines of a really strong wax with a rotary would be required. but if not

 

You will need to get a good polish, I would recommend Meguiars Ultimate compound or maybe their new Scratch X 2.0. Before that clay bar the area.

I know im new to the site but I do detailing for a living,

 

Sounds like you should just start out with the Porter Cable 7424 and take care of all of it.

 

is it good

 

get it wetsanded and buffed. if they sprayed a good layer of clearcoat no touch up should be needed.

where you from?

 

gm didnt put near good enough of a clearcoat for good wetsanding....

and a porter cable 7424 is fine for what you want to do and almost what anyone would need to do....

there is a how-to at the top of this section that is what you need to read....

its called hatrickstus detailing guide...

 

oh i wasnt sure.....

 

its nothing against gm or anything most economy car companys dont put down a good enough clear for a full on wetsand...

 

cant blame them. my buddys tc is chipping all over i feel so bad for him

 

i actually like the GM clear on my car better than any of the other painted surfaces. easy to correct, and pretty damn tough.

 

mights holdin up pretty well too

 

i think u have some acid rain marks... and if u will have 2 do a good buffing save u time and give u a better look plus if u have some fine scratches they be gone 2... better than clay bar

 

Clay Bar.


Wash it.
Clay it.
Wash it.
Seal it.
Polish it.

 

Yes it is good with excellent results.

 

yes seal it, then polish it.

 

^^^ exactly...

 

Like I said Im new here and not to disrespect but its not seal it and then polish.

Wash
Clay
Polish
Wax

Otherwise when you polish after you seal it youre just removing the wax or sealant.

 

 

You'd be surprised how many people think claying is the last step let alone polishing.

 

 

youre lucky. the clearcoat on my roof has started to quickly deteriorate. looks like fiberglass up there now. i'm at a loss for how to clear it up. damn texas sun

 

the sun may be hard on it, but its most likely due to poor detailing on your end. just being honest

 

I always felt like the paint having problems like that was from lack of taking care of the paint as well.