07-21-2017, 05:57 PM | #1 |
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Haze & Marring after using FG400
My car was in need of a detailing so I took out the equipment. Everything looked great until I held an LED light over the paint. I saw that there was some marring and a haze in the paint. I was using a Meguiars mf pad with some Menzerna FG400. Also, I tried using a Buff and Shine orange pad, but that didn't work. From what I researched, it looks like a Menzerna polish will correct that. I'll spend the money to get it, but I want to make sure that it will fix the problem since their products are a bit of money. What should I do?
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07-22-2017, 03:03 PM | #2 |
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Haze after compounding is normal. You need a finishing polish to clean up the haze/marring caused by the compound.
Lot's of different finishing polishes you can use. Menzerna makes good polishes. A Tangerine Lake Country Hydrotech pad works great with finishing polish for compounding haze removal.
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07-22-2017, 03:25 PM | #3 |
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MF pads are more aggressive than foam of the same color, so you will notice more marring.
I use hexlogic Orange pads with FG400 Followed by SF 3800 to remove the compounding micro mars that can happen by using 400. |
07-23-2017, 02:39 AM | #4 |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice. I ordered some SF3500 to see if that would correct it
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07-25-2017, 07:45 AM | #5 |
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I just did one of my cars this past week starting with wet sanding all the way up through the wax. I used the Meguiar's Ultimate products mostly. (I know its not a Camaro, but it still turned out great.)
I had just had the car repainted about 2 weeks ago and there was a lot of hazing from their buffing and trash still in the paint. Take your time and work it. A good random orbital like the Porter Cable 7424 will also be your best friend!
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