Tungsten Metallic paint fans

Cheverado · August 12, 2015

1st one is Chevy, 2nd one is GMC.

1st one sounds masculine, 2nd one sounds feminine . Edited August 12, 2015 by Cheverado

Clocked92 · August 25, 2015

I have an Iridium Metallic Truck. When I picked up my truck, it had a haze spot in the paint about the size of my palm. It actually looked like a hand print smudge. After washing and waxing, it didn't come out. I took it down to the dealer and they did something with their buffing wheel and got it out.

I polished a couple scratches out of my truck lately now and I have a couple of these haze spots again. What is the best way to get rid of them permanently?

Luster · August 25, 2015

I have an Iridium Metallic Truck. When I picked up my truck, it had a haze spot in the paint about the size of my palm. It actually looked like a hand print smudge. After washing and waxing, it didn't come out. I took it down to the dealer and they did something with their buffing wheel and got it out.

I polished a couple scratches out of my truck lately now and I have a couple of these haze spots again. What is the best way to get rid of them permanently?

First, how did you polish out the scratches?

If you did it by hand with a polishing compound, you will need to follow up with some fine cut polish and a rotary or high speed orbital polisher.

BUT!!!!! If you've never used a rotary, have a pro do it. Very easy to "burn" the paint or go all the way through the clear. I've been detailing/polishing vehicles (semi-professionally) for 30 years, so believe me... I know how easy it is to ruin a perfectly good paint job!

Edited August 25, 2015 by Luster

Clocked92 · August 25, 2015

Did it by hand with a Mother's polishing compound. I have never used a rotary polisher but that is what the body shop used on the previous blemishes I had done.

sprayed99 · August 25, 2015

Did it by hand with a Mother's polishing compound. I have never used a rotary polisher but that is what the body shop used on the previous blemishes I had done.

With the better polishers on the market I wouldn't even consider a rotary. I still have one but haven't used it in over 5 years. I use either my Flex 3401 or my Porter Cable 7424.

You can pick up a 7424 with a backing plate and pads for under 200.00

Here is a link to a really nice starter kit:

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Porter_Cable_Complete_Detailing_Kit_p/buf_209.htm

Edited August 25, 2015 by sprayed99

Luster · August 26, 2015

With the better polishers on the market I wouldn't even consider a rotary. I still have one but haven't used it in over 5 years. I use either my Flex 3401 or my Porter Cable 7424.

You can pick up a 7424 with a backing plate and pads for under 200.00

Here is a link to a really nice starter kit:

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Porter_Cable_Complete_Detailing_Kit_p/buf_209.htm

I agree, I have a Porter Cable and a Griot's; but I was thinking the OP was wanting a one-time fix. If not, orbital with Meguiar's 105/205 is a great way to go.

sprayed99 · August 26, 2015

I agree, I have a Porter Cable and a Griot's; but I was thinking the OP was wanting a one-time fix. If not, orbital with Meguiar's 105/205 is a great way to go.

I personally use all Chemical Guys products, but there are several quality/affordable products on the market. I forgot about the Griots machine. I had one about 6 years ago and I believe my cousin has it now.

Here is a quick picture of my 12 year old Tahoe. Going the extra mile to protect the finish of your vehicle makes a huge difference in the long run.

Edited August 26, 2015 by sprayed99