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Old 04-10-2010, 03:36 PM   #15
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No kidding! Those things do more damage than good.
I think he just means literally hang it up...if used right it won't do damage
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:00 PM   #16
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This will keep you busy til' he relpies....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...adam%27s+zaino
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i dont get it, what happened? isnt rubbing compound supposed to be useful for the paint?

@ junkman whats the difference between adams and zaino?
That would be like asking if sandpaper is usful for all paint. Well yea, as long as you use the right grit! And yes, that thread will more than answer your question!

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Got pissed and tossed it. Don't remember the brand but it said 1500 Cut Compound.
YIKES!!!

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I washed and dried the car and basically applied it by wiping it in and then polished in a circular type motion until it was kinda greasy and woped it off.

Microfiber applicator and wiped with microfiber cloth.

It all looked real good, I mean REAL good till I got it out in the sun.
That was the WRONG grit to use! The scary thing is what it will take to clean up the damage. I normally will not use the PC for anything lower than 2500 grit. After that, I have to break out my Flex orbital. At 1500 and below, I go to my Makita rotary! Now that compound may not have cut as true as 1500 grit paper because you used it wrong but still, you've done some significant damage. You need to find a reputable detailer who will be able to buff the finish back out without wiping all the clear coat off your car. As it is, the clear is pretty thin on these Camaros. Whatever you do, do NOT take it to a dealership! Some 19 year old hack will definitely wipe the paint job out at that place. You need a professional to fix this. Don't mess with it any more!

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Well, it's not gonna be too hard to fix I would imagine. Like I said, theres an overcast right now and it looks freaking amazing. It just looks so bad when the sun hits it just right.
You'd be wrong about how easy it is going to be to fix...

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I'm an idiot. I'm kinda torn, I know I plan on using the Adams stuff and Junkmans methods, but if I can, I'd like to at least cut these hazy swirls out this week.
Don't be so hard on yourself. You're correct, but quit being so hard on yourself.

You are not going to be able to fix that yourself. That is going to require a more aggressive measure than what you've seen in my videos. Let a professional fix it.

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I think he just means literally hang it up...if used right it won't do damage
You are correct sir!
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:07 PM   #17
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:18 PM   #18
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Hang up that California Duster young man!
I need to figure out how to hang the dang thing first..

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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...adam%27s+zaino
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No kidding! Those things do more damage than good.
They don't do any damage if used properly.

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Old 04-10-2010, 04:25 PM   #19
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I need to figure out how to hang the dang thing first...
I drilled a hole in the handle. Worked like a charm.
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:26 PM   #20
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Ok, Junkman. I'll take it Monday.

So if anyone wants to know how to waste money, I can teach you. Ugh.....


But, hey, I did get the liitle micro-scratches out. lol
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:35 PM   #21
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Actually they are still there, you just replaced them with one very big scratch!
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Ok. I'm standing here at Auto Zone and I got the product I used. It doesn't say 1500 cut but just says removes 1500 grade scratches.

It's 3M and just says rubbing compound.

So it's not as bad right? :(
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It says "Clearcoat Safe"
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:37 PM   #24
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Don't feel do bad, I've spent alot on mods to have done for the fest and I get the car back just in time to leave without even getting to wash her. No telling what it will look like when I get there.
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Ok. I'm standing here at Auto Zone and I got the product I used. It doesn't say 1500 cut but just says removes 1500 grade scratches.

It's 3M and just says rubbing compound.

So it's not as bad right? :(
It's NOT what you should be using for what you were trying to accomplish! You can use a turkey carving knife to cut butter and it will cut the hell out of some butter but wouldn't a butter knife be a lot better and much more practical?

No, it's not as bad but it is not meant for what you wanted to do. That compound has to be polished out after you use it.
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Ok, I'm gonna take it, but does the description I just read of the product mean the damage isn't as bad. It doesn't give a grit grade but does say safe for clearcoat.

Hopefully It's not too bad to be done by a detailer. It's just hard to find someone who does good work. No way to really know with these local guys.
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Ok, I'm gonna take it, but does the description I just read of the product mean the damage isn't as bad. It doesn't give a grit grade but does say safe for clearcoat.

Hopefully It's not too bad to be done by a detailer. It's just hard to find someone who does good work. No way to really know with these local guys.
Here's the deal. You follow one grit of sandpaper with a lesser grit, until you work your way down to the compounds that will be buffing the finish out. The stuff you bought is equivalent to 2000 grit paper, which is quite a workout for the PC. Like I said before, I use the Flex to clean up the damage you have and that is still some work. A rotary would be a lot faster and better suited. The only problem is you need to find someone skilled with a rotary.


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