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Mydivorcegift · 06-30-2014, 07:26 PM

Looking for some opinions from other experienced detailers. After the de-grime and clay, looking at the paint there aren't any swirl marks. Now I have a couple of scratched problem areas...these are the worse.....There are other places with small scratches (and example would be the rockers where I get in and out-this is picture 3 and there are other spots like this at a couple other various spots)....

So I learned a long time ago if it ain't really needed don't do it. So I was thinking I am only going to hit the bad spots with the correcting polish. Then use the finishing polish on the entire car.

Thoughts?

CamaroDreams07 · 06-30-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Looking for some opinions from other experienced detailers. After the de-grime and clay, looking at the paint there aren't any swirl marks. Now I have a couple of scratched problem areas...these are the worse.....There are other places with small scratches (and example would be the rockers where I get in and out-this is picture 3 and there are other spots like this at a couple other various spots)....

So I learned a long time ago if it ain't really needed don't do it. So I was thinking I am only going to hit the bad spots with the correcting polish. Then use the finishing polish on the entire car.

Thoughts?

That's exactly what you want to do. Always use the least aggressive method you can to accomplish the goal.

JTruck · 07-01-2014, 10:09 AM

Interesting marks, almost looks like marring from a really dirty towel or clay bar in the first picture.

If they don't catch your fingernail you can probably get rid of the majority of it. Hit it with some finishing polish and see where that gets you.

Mydivorcegift · 07-01-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

Interesting marks, almost looks like marring from a really dirty towel or clay bar in the first picture.

If they don't catch your fingernail you can probably get rid of the majority of it. Hit it with some finishing polish and see where that gets you.

Was from a dirty shop towel when I got the oil changed

I don't expect them to come out 100%....just looking for improvement.

Taking today off....will start with the correction tomorrow.

JTruck · 07-01-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Was from a dirty shop towel when I got the oil changed

I don't expect them to come out 100%....just looking for improvement.

Taking today off....will start with the correction tomorrow.

I definitely think you will see an improvement if not full correction if it was a dirty shop towel.

Mydivorcegift · 07-02-2014, 05:36 PM

Taking a little break now but coming along!

CCMADONNA · 07-02-2014, 06:58 PM

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Taking a little break now but coming along!

Got inspired by YOU!

So while the Camaro was getting rally stripes put on, I detailed my Yukon - inside and out!

Muscle Car Lover · 07-02-2014, 08:06 PM

Fun and interesting thread!

Looking forward to more pictures and updates.

Mydivorcegift · 07-02-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

Got inspired by YOU!

So while the Camaro was getting rally stripes put on, I detailed my Yukon - inside and out!

Nice....Glad I could be of service

Mydivorcegift · 07-02-2014, 09:49 PM

So about 5 hours today. I hit the "bad spots" with the paint correction polish and the orange foam pads and used the paint finishing polish and white foam pads on the entire car.

First pic was the really bad spot with the scratches from the dirty shop towel.

Really bugs me how the back half of the car looks like a different color.

Mydivorcegift · 07-02-2014, 09:50 PM

Taking tomorrow off.

Friday I will try to glaze and wax.

JTruck · 07-02-2014, 10:03 PM

Looks great, try to get a sun shot or with the camera flash to see how well the correction went.

Mydivorcegift · 07-02-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

Looks great, try to get a sun shot or with the camera flash to see how well the correction went.

I will. It's just been so late when I have been getting done.

Adam's Polishes · 07-03-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Really bugs me how the back half of the car looks like a different color.

Tough to tell if it's partly because of the lighting, but that looks like two entirely different shades of white!!

Glad things are coming along nicely.

06-30-2014, 07:26 PM	#29
Mydivorcegift Future Mopar Owner Drives: 2011, 2SS/RS, Synergy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2,373	Looking for some opinions from other experienced detailers. After the de-grime and clay, looking at the paint there aren't any swirl marks. Now I have a couple of scratched problem areas...these are the worse.....There are other places with small scratches (and example would be the rockers where I get in and out-this is picture 3 and there are other spots like this at a couple other various spots).... So I learned a long time ago if it ain't really needed don't do it. So I was thinking I am only going to hit the bad spots with the correcting polish. Then use the finishing polish on the entire car. Thoughts? __________________ 2005 GTO-IBM-A4-Sold 2011 Camaro SS/RS Synergy-1 of 255-Sold You will be missed but you are in good hands! 2019 Challenger Hellcat B5, Redeye, Widebody

07-01-2014, 10:09 AM	#31
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Interesting marks, almost looks like marring from a really dirty towel or clay bar in the first picture. If they don't catch your fingernail you can probably get rid of the majority of it. Hit it with some finishing polish and see where that gets you. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

07-02-2014, 05:36 PM	#34
Mydivorcegift Future Mopar Owner Drives: 2011, 2SS/RS, Synergy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2,373	Taking a little break now but coming along! __________________ 2005 GTO-IBM-A4-Sold 2011 Camaro SS/RS Synergy-1 of 255-Sold You will be missed but you are in good hands! 2019 Challenger Hellcat B5, Redeye, Widebody

07-02-2014, 08:06 PM	#36
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Fun and interesting thread! Looking forward to more pictures and updates. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-02-2014, 09:49 PM	#38
Mydivorcegift Future Mopar Owner Drives: 2011, 2SS/RS, Synergy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2,373	So about 5 hours today. I hit the "bad spots" with the paint correction polish and the orange foam pads and used the paint finishing polish and white foam pads on the entire car. First pic was the really bad spot with the scratches from the dirty shop towel. Really bugs me how the back half of the car looks like a different color. __________________ 2005 GTO-IBM-A4-Sold 2011 Camaro SS/RS Synergy-1 of 255-Sold You will be missed but you are in good hands! 2019 Challenger Hellcat B5, Redeye, Widebody

07-02-2014, 09:50 PM	#39
Mydivorcegift Future Mopar Owner Drives: 2011, 2SS/RS, Synergy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2,373	Taking tomorrow off. Friday I will try to glaze and wax. __________________ 2005 GTO-IBM-A4-Sold 2011 Camaro SS/RS Synergy-1 of 255-Sold You will be missed but you are in good hands! 2019 Challenger Hellcat B5, Redeye, Widebody

07-02-2014, 10:03 PM	#40
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Looks great, try to get a sun shot or with the camera flash to see how well the correction went. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.