How to make paint shine?

[MattBrown]

Hi all

Basically, just got my 2 new wings back from paint, and they shine really well, how can I get the car to shine like them?

I have used T-cut, 2k edgeblender and de-nibber,

But the car seems dull, is there anything thats good at bringing paint up?:thumb:

[nova_saloon]

repaint it? or if the paint aint to sand it down with really fine paper then re-laquare it or just carry on with the t-cut for a good 5 hours :P

[Benn]

Paint it.

New paint is newer and fully of the oils sop it looks alot better.

Or get some proper stuff and buff the car by machine using a proper/better compound and then glaze and wax it right up.

Pics to follow of what can be done.

[MattBrown]

Cheers, I need to buy a machine!

The whole car minus the wings looks sh!t!

But, ive managed to get the bumpers up, So ill just have to buy a buffer!

[Benn]

My mate got a 40quid astra. The paint was a total mat finish. No shine and ruff to the touch. After a few hours of my handly work it looked a lil better

Before.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/No-Spec003.jpg

After.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/bennh/No-Spec019.jpg

Mops/buffers/ polishers arnt cheap tho.

[Stanley]

Use Farecla G3, then polish and wax it. Then re-wax it!

Use good stuff too, no Tesco pish!

[MattBrown]

Wow lol

That looks brill!

If mine will shine like that ill be well happy

What products should I buy?

[Benn]

Stan, you dont really need to polish after using g3, as g3 does all the jobs polish does.

Matt just bring it to me..lol Pics would help..

[Stanley]

Oh and use a clay bar too! I fear your paint may be past the clay bar stage though by the sounds of it.....

[MattBrown]

Clay bar?

Ill order a machine and farecla now!

How much will I need?

[MattBrown]

g3 liquid?

Compaound?

500ml, 1l, also, buffers seem expensive lol lol £75?

[Benn]

Thats very cheap.

Tbh start with a lighter compound, in the hands of a noob you'll nburn the paint off.

Any pics of the car matt?

[Benn]

Oh and use a clay bar too! I fear your paint may be past the clay bar stage though by the sounds of it.....

No paint is.

[MattBrown]

Do i buy compund or the liquid?

[Benn]

Compound is a liquid. But i'm talking of a lighter cut. As even g3 can be harsh.

[MattBrown]

So?

Lol, what do I buy?

[Benn]

What does the car look like?
Ahow me a pic of the paint. Have you even used a buffer befor?

[MattBrown]

Ive used a buffer, I know about burning through paint, Ill email you some pics, as I dunno how to host them!

Whats your email?

[bmw156]

i have got a buffer for my birthday, so any help will be greatful as well as i dont wanna burn paint.

and there is a very helpful and in depth guide on migweb in the cleaning and detailing forum.

[vaughanmc]

When I got my Nova it was fairly faded and 'pink' looking

After a good wash with Autoglym shampoo, T-Cut, Autoglym Polish and some Meg's Carnuba Wax its a lovely deep Flame Red again:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/My%20Nova/NovaReflections15.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/My%20Nova/NovaReflections7.jpg
I'm no detailer/valeter but I'd say the results are quite good :)

[Benn]

Tips,

Keep the mop head wet and moving.
Dont do near edges off pannel or near to swage lines.
Tape up handles and trims anything you might mark if you touch them.
Keep the head flat on the pannel.
Dont use to much speed.

Get on to www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com)
Register then you can upload pics and to post them copy the img tag over.

[Rexy]

Burn Baby Burn.

Handy tip.... warm water keep the buffing head really soft thus les chance to burn the paint.

[sparkie1401]

bens tips are bang on

years ago when i used to help out at a valeters, the guys would wet each panel with water from a spray bottle and apply th G3 with a damp /wet cloth

then keep the mop head moist, not to fast , keep it flat so u can control it easy

[wilson_sri]

I used to use G3, converted to 3m fast cut plus a few weeks back. Much easier and cleaner to use. Its already lubricated so no need for water etc

[Benn]

3m fastcut is what i use, works really.

For a noob tho i'd say use water with everything..lol Or they'll burn all the paint off.

*i know my tips are good..lol i do it most weekends*

[MattBrown]

Cheers guys!

Need to buy a buffer me thinks!

Also, a patch of the rear arch has been tin sprayed, and is rough to touch?

If I buff it will it shine?

Or do I need to break out the laquer?

:thumb:

[Pistol Pete]

Try buffing first, but not too much incase the paint is kit kat wrapper thin and you burn through.