ChargerMatt Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I can't press down hard enough to correct it... what does everyone else do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 J Tegeler Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I corrected mine with the 4" pads on the PC and saw good results. went green, orange then 2 passes white and it worked well. I am a little curious how others have got good results though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Ryan Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 4" pads on the PC - those little pads are life savers for the 'hard to reach' places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 txredgt Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Depends on the shapes and size of your spoiler. My new one is going to be perfect for the focus pads but there is just some spots on my car and others too that you just can't get with a polisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MichiganSRT8 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 focus pads FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 There's the spoiler in question... I just find it hard to push down hard enough Maybe I'll try the drill with the 4" pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Osok Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I've also had success with the 4" focus pads. Initially I went at it 3-4 different times with no success but finally tweaked my technique a bit and bam..no more scratches on my spoiler. 2 proper passes with the green pad and SSR and finish pass with the white and fmp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chase@InsanePaint Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 It sounds like the amount of pressure isn't the issue. I've never found myself in a situation where I've had to "press down" so hard. That car doesn't even look to be in bad shape??? I would think all you would need is some SHR & orange pad, followed by FMP & white pad. And with the recommended 9-14lbs. of pressure you should be good. I don't know how hard you THINK you need to press down, but I'm guessing it's not as hard you would think, lol. (PS- I think your exhaust tip is very excited to see me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ouarkie Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 It sounds like the amount of pressure isn't the issue. I've never found myself in a situation where I've had to "press down" so hard. That car doesn't even look to be in bad shape??? I would think all you would need is some SHR & orange pad, followed by FMP & white pad. And with the recommended 9-14lbs. of pressure you should be good. I don't know how hard you THINK you need to press down, but I'm guessing it's not as hard you would think, lol.(PS- I think your exhaust tip is very excited to see me) That's funny I don't care who you are!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 It sounds like the amount of pressure isn't the issue. I've never found myself in a situation where I've had to "press down" so hard. That car doesn't even look to be in bad shape??? I would think all you would need is some SHR & orange pad, followed by FMP & white pad. And with the recommended 9-14lbs. of pressure you should be good. I don't know how hard you THINK you need to press down, but I'm guessing it's not as hard you would think, lol.(PS- I think your exhaust tip is very excited to see me) LOL it is. Anyway, the recommended pressure is right about when it barely spins.... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 If you use the drill make sure you follow up with PC & 4" Focal Pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 If you use the drill make sure you follow up with PC & 4" Focal Pads. heh yeah I found that out first hand after trying to get a scratch out... no success. Anyway, those holograms are scary when you first see them, like omg what did I do to my paint?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 If you use the 4" pads, make sure to do a pass with the pc with a white pad and fine machine polish. 4" pads will leave micro marring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 musclejunkie Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Be careful with your spoiler. First of all, you are NOT going to get it perfect. Spoilers are notorious for paint problems. You could make it look much much worse trying to get all the micro-scratches out. I would only use FMP and then only a light pass or two. Finish it off with some BG and Americana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Vincenzo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Meh, I plan on a new spoiler anyway, so I just polish it with moderate pressure. I just try not to let it deform much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cammer 427 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just a thought, could you make some micofiber covered support blocks to place between the body and the spoiler at the center and on each end. That would give you some support to lessen the flex of the spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just a thought, could you make some micofiber covered support blocksto place between the body and the spoiler at the center and on each end. That would give you some support to lessen the flex of the spoiler. Not a bad idea! I knew that 9 pack of block foam applicators was a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 musclejunkie Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 :willy:If you are using that much pressure, I'd hate to see the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 :willy:If you are using that much pressure, I'd hate to see the results. Have you used the PC before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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