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182_blue:
as above, what are the readings ?, i have done the odd golf and there are some low points on even the brand new cars, its just how they come sometimes, even if the previous owner hasn't polished it they get mopped in the factory, parts i have found to be low are bonnet especially near the badge, roof and parts of the door

182_blue:

--- Quote from: true-blue on May 01, 2009, 05:48:55 pm ---he did but I struggle to remember exactly,

I have a feeling it was about 65 microns? in the door shuts and 90 odd microns elsewhere  - the paint on his own car was about 130+ microns.

He showed me the gauge as he was measuring it.

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65 is very low, i really would not have a machine on those parts, at least he checked for you  :happy2:, if its any conciliation i would rather it be a bit thin than it be 300  :happy2:

true-blue:
65 was only in the door shuts, everywhere else was between 90 and 100 I think

winrya:
Polishing to remove swirls with a final finish polish will generally only remove a little clearcoat.  Generally less than 2 microns.  Door shuts are commonly thin on paint.  I wouldn't be too worried, get it looking good and then just maintain the finish with a good washing technique and some nice paint cleaners, sealents/waxes :smiley:

182_blue:

--- Quote from: true-blue on May 01, 2009, 05:56:38 pm ---65 was only in the door shuts, everywhere else was between 90 and 100 I think

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ahh, sorry didnt read that, as above thats not too bad then, still he needs to be careful , then you need to follow a proper wash dry regime so you dont inflict more swirling so another polish isnt needed  :happy2:

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