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First/Second attempt with DA..
stealthwolf:
Sounds like you've finally cracked it.
TBH I don't think I'd have gone more aggressive than 203S and SFX-3 pad - I'd have just hit it a second time with the same combo. Rarely do you need to go above this. Then again, I'm not into full correction - I leave that to the professionals. I don't have the time, the money or the equipment into going full-blown correction work.
If you're not sure of something or if you're just starting out, it's always a good idea to get a scrap bonnet and practice on that.
Boothy:
--- Quote from: stealthwolf on July 05, 2011, 01:18:41 pm ---Sounds like you've finally cracked it.
TBH I don't think I'd have gone more aggressive than 203S and SFX-3 pad - I'd have just hit it a second time with the same combo. Rarely do you need to go above this. Then again, I'm not into full correction - I leave that to the professionals. I don't have the time, the money or the equipment into going full-blown correction work.
If you're not sure of something or if you're just starting out, it's always a good idea to get a scrap bonnet and practice on that.
--- End quote ---
Its a funny old game really ain't it. Somebody on the other side said to go straight into the FG500 with a SFX-1 pad for VAG paint?! I would like a scrap bonnet to practice on but its finding one still painted and also finding the funds to splash out on one mate.
I think I'm relatively happy now anyway. I'm happy with the amount of correction I've achieved and wouldn't wanna risk going any further without taking paint depth readings etc and having a lot more experience. Once funds become available I may look into getting a scrap panel again and learn how to fully remove RDS etc and maybe the wet sanding stuff but until then I'm admiring my super shiny motor :grin:
stealthwolf:
VAG paint is hard, but I wouldn't go correcting without adequate equipment eg PDG, sungun, lighting etc. SFX-1 and FG500 - the most aggressive pad and most aggressive polish from each range. If you were going to go that far, it might have been worth wetsanding the entire thing! :signLOL:
Stick with a finishing or polishing pad. 203s can work beautifully to get most of the swirls out. Multiple hits with same combo can sometimes be safer and better than going to a more aggressive polish/pad.
See how you get on with the rest of the car and then stick up some pics.
Tarmac_Terrorist:
I went through a similar process when I got my DA 3 years ago. I found the best combo was Menzerna 106fa and the Menz polishing pad. I found that the Menz smaller pads worked much better on the Golf's curved panels and spot pads for the bumpers. Menz polishing pads are very firm but create the heat to help break down the abrasives in the polish. The trouble with bigger pads is that they seem to create too much load on the machine and prevent proper spinning.
It's definitely worth £20 and getting some twin halogen lamps. They fold up small when not in use but make all the difference to help you achieve a better level of correction - Machine Mart usually offer these at a decent price.
Don't forget to offer up some pics on here !
Boothy:
Do you mean like this?
I really could do with something good to help highlight the level of correction achieved and I'm gonna purchase a few spot pads when I get paid. I also want to buy a good ultra fine polish to really finish it off. Any recommendations from anyone welcome.
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