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Originally Posted by granit560  well im new to detailing. the products im using are a 3m marine rubing compound ( which i think is doing what i need ), then a mothers scratch remover ( which i cant tell if it is doing anything ) , then a mothers sealer & glaze ( which when i used it seemed to leavethe surface roughish to the touch ) then a cleaner wax , also mothers. ( the wax im not that fond of ) so i bought some simons premium past wax. iv also got a random orbital 8 inch. so fare for the amount iv spent, & the time & efort im not seeing the results id expect. CAN YOU GUIDE ME , iv got a 560 sec with metalic impala, clear coat, the hood , trunk are checked from the sun, but using the 3m product iv helped the problem emencely, but dont know what to do now. |
Welcome and I am glad to see enthusiasm on your part to achieve a better a finish. That's how we all started.
I am going to break detailing down to its basic constituents:
Washing
This is one is easy to understand. Unfortunately, not everyone applies paint-safe practices during the wash process and this in turn impairs the finish. A signature sign of poor washing practices is a vehicle that is covered in swirl marks.
This is a helpful guide on how to wash correctly:
Good Washing Technique - Detailing World Detailing Clay
Detailing clay or "claybar" will remove embedded contaminations, industrial fallout (looks like tiny rust stains), and rail dust. When it has done its job, the paint will feel like glass.
YouTube - Apollo Detailing Claybar Application Polishing
There are two types of polishing, machine polishing and hand polishing.
Hand Polishing
This is the way most people start off. It's back-breaking work but it can be done and you can get serious results if you are extremely patient.
This is basically what is possible with hand polishing:
** Test - Swirl Removal By Hand ** - Autopia.org
Keep in mind, that is several passes over a single area. With this method, you may be able to perform a complete correction over 2-3 days.
This is a guide on how to perform hand polishing:
How To Remove Swirls By Hand - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online Machine Polishing
This is the most effective and time efficient manner of polishing paint. There are two forms of machine polishing, D/A polishing and rotary polishing.
D/A Polishing
This is common among detailing enthusiasts because of its extra, built-in safety margin. Unlike a rotary polisher, a D/A buffer such as the Porter Cable will oscillate under pressure. This dramatically reduces the possibility of burning the paint or achieving a strike-through (removing the paint through to the primer).
The downside of this method of polishing, is its limited abilities. It is unable to burnish paint to achieve the highest gloss, and it has a much smaller motor. The smaller motor means it has difficulty cutting through hard paint, and repairing deeply marred surfaces.
Nevertheless, I recommend this method of polishing for beginners. Here is a great guide to read up on.
Machine Polishing by Dual Action Polisher - Full Guide - Detailing World Rotary Polishing
This machine has a much more powerful motor and needs to be treated with a tremendous amount of respect. It is recommended for professional use.
This machine is capable of leveling paint in seconds, and burnishing paint to a high gloss. Its' abilities are without equal. However, it is a much heavier machine and can be difficult to use on side panels. It also does not have the safety measures of the D/A polisher.
Here's a great rotary polishing guide:
Machine Polishing by Rotary Polisher - Full Guide - Detailing World Wax
Wax is the basic element of protection for your paint. It will protect against bird bombs, acid rain, industrial pollution, and many other environmental factors. It will NOT protect against scratches, however.
There are two types of waxes, sealants or synthetic wax, and carnauba wax.
Carnauba Wax
This wax comes from a specific tree in Brazil called
The Tree of Life. It excretes a coating onto the leaves to protect them from sun damage.
To create the wax you use to protect your car, workers will shave this hard-as-concrete wax off the leaves for further processing. They will be purified and sometimes bleached white for use in wax. During the creation of car wax, they will be combined with solvents and other ingredients, in order to soften it and make it easy to apply and remove.
Examples of a carnauba wax include Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #16 and Mother's California Gold® Carnauba Cleaner Wax.
Sealant
These products are generally synthetic polymers or acrylic coatings. They have increased in popularity and performance significantly over the past 15 years and offer a durable, beautiful finish.
As a direct result of the durability of these products, for the majority of the enthusiasts, a sealant is all that is required. They have excellent protection with minimal drawbacks.
Examples of sealants, include the Klasse Twins and Zaino CS.
which maybe the cause of the whole problem and smoking 
Haha! I normally used a soft brush which rinse out every time I dip it the bucket, however on the front bumper because we lived in florida (madd buggies) I like to use a sponge* Well its a double sided sponge and the other side is like brillo pad... You guess it I accidentally used the wrong side 
Mann its all messed up now! Thank god he is a good friend* Well it has swirls from hell on the front bumper now... What should I do to fix the problem??? I tried waxing it which helped out a little, however you can still tell that it got brillo paded up! Please Help!!
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