Machine being used is the FLEX 3401 I believe with foam pads. Everything I got in the kit is still brand new... Green pads down to the MSS I believe
In the near future we plan to tackle my dads 2010 Camaro. I do have a couple of questions though I would like to get out of the way and be prepared as much as possible. I already know we are going to have a battle with all the angles of the car since its our first time but I also got him the focus pads for the drill. They make me nervous.
First off, when taping everything up such as panel gaps, and anything else, do you tape as close to the edge as possible so that when the tape is peeled you can't see the scratches the tape was covering? Or do you polish then peel the tape and hit the seam with less polish? I see the people taping off 2x2 spots. Is it ok to go over the spot where the tape was and into the already corrected area to be sure you get where the tape was?
I saw in the video the residue was left after the paint correction polish since we are using the foam pads as well. After polishing, I read that some do an IPA wipedown? Can I simply put the IPA in an empty spray bottle and spray it on and wipe it off like detail spray or is there a better way to do the IPA wipedown. I am a completely new guy to IPA and using it on a vehicle. More info or steps would be great on that area!
After the paint correction steps, whats my next step? I believe I got him some MSS. Should I IPA wipedown then follow with the MSS or go with quick sealant then glaze then wax?
Any and all help will be appreciated for a first timer!
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Machine being used is the FLEX 3401 I believe with foam pads. Everything I got in the kit is still brand new... Green pads down to the MSS I believe
In the near future we plan to tackle my dads 2010 Camaro. I do have a couple of questions though I would like to get out of the way and be prepared as much as possible. I already know we are going to have a battle with all the angles of the car since its our first time but I also got him the focus pads for the drill. They make me nervous.
First off, when taping everything up such as panel gaps, and anything else, do you tape as close to the edge as possible so that when the tape is peeled you can't see the scratches the tape was covering? Or do you polish then peel the tape and hit the seam with less polish? I see the people taping off 2x2 spots. Is it ok to go over the spot where the tape was and into the already corrected area to be sure you get where the tape was?
I saw in the video the residue was left after the paint correction polish since we are using the foam pads as well. After polishing, I read that some do an IPA wipedown? Can I simply put the IPA in an empty spray bottle and spray it on and wipe it off like detail spray or is there a better way to do the IPA wipedown. I am a completely new guy to IPA and using it on a vehicle. More info or steps would be great on that area!
After the paint correction steps, whats my next step? I believe I got him some MSS. Should I IPA wipedown then follow with the MSS or go with quick sealant then glaze then wax?
Any and all help will be appreciated for a first timer!
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