Will this buff out? What should I do?
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Georgia
For a second I was confused! I was thinking, "Why would someone stick decals on the roof of a car?" Then I realized you are probably referring to vinyl stripes! That makes more sense I think!
So there are two possibilities here. The bad one is that the removal of the vinyl stripes may have cause clear coat failure. I think that the other possibility is that it is manageable! I would contact an auto detailing specialist with the proper tools and supplies to try to cut that back. I'm thinking that would take a practiced hand with a DA and the right pads and compounds to cut it back and polish/wax it.
If you decide to do it yourself, start out easy! You can maybe start with an orbital buffer and a mild compound to try to cut that, then polish and wax it (for instance, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound (liquid), Meguiar's Ultimate Polish (liquid), and Meguiar's Ultimate Wax. Just and idea. I'm not a professional detailer, and I like instant gratification so I don't order any cleaning products online. You should consider joining the Meguiar's Detailing Forum and post this up there. I'd really be interested in hearing what those guys have to say about it!
ETA:
I actually posted up myself on this over at the Meguiar's Forum. I'll let you know what they say.
So there are two possibilities here. The bad one is that the removal of the vinyl stripes may have cause clear coat failure. I think that the other possibility is that it is manageable! I would contact an auto detailing specialist with the proper tools and supplies to try to cut that back. I'm thinking that would take a practiced hand with a DA and the right pads and compounds to cut it back and polish/wax it.
If you decide to do it yourself, start out easy! You can maybe start with an orbital buffer and a mild compound to try to cut that, then polish and wax it (for instance, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound (liquid), Meguiar's Ultimate Polish (liquid), and Meguiar's Ultimate Wax. Just and idea. I'm not a professional detailer, and I like instant gratification so I don't order any cleaning products online. You should consider joining the Meguiar's Detailing Forum and post this up there. I'd really be interested in hearing what those guys have to say about it!
ETA:
I actually posted up myself on this over at the Meguiar's Forum. I'll let you know what they say.
Last edited by GLOCKer; Dec 5, 2014 at 01:23 PM.
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From: Connecticut
Before you waste your time and money trying to correct the problem yourself, I would consult a professional detailer. I would suspect that it probably can be made a lot better, but you will not get rid of the ghost stripes 100%.
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 414
From: Georgia
So this was the most helpful reply on the Meguiar's Forum:
I'd take it to a professional detailer and ask them if they can knock it down to shiny!
I'd go straight to 105 and watch to see if the haze is diminishing as I make passes, and if so, as they get nearly gone, change pads and start making 205 passes to get that perfect finish. I'd use 105 and fairly heavy pressure with (4.5-5) medium/high speed/rotation (Flex), and as I brought it in, start to reduce pressure and end up gliding lightly over at high speed (5.5-6) for a final polished finish. Keep cleaning the pads and keep the 105 fresh, sometimes more is better, and at the start of digging into that I would lean at the more side. As I was finishing, I would be very sparing with product.
In reality, 105 with a medium pad and light pressure will also give a nearly perfect finish, 205 to me is only used on vehicles that are looking for a true show finish with the maximum clarity. For the 90% of driven cars, I can use 105 as a one step process prior to my IPA wipe and sealant.
In reality, 105 with a medium pad and light pressure will also give a nearly perfect finish, 205 to me is only used on vehicles that are looking for a true show finish with the maximum clarity. For the 90% of driven cars, I can use 105 as a one step process prior to my IPA wipe and sealant.
Last edited by GLOCKer; Dec 10, 2014 at 08:31 AM.
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,155
From: Austin, Texas
What have you tried to far on them?
I suspect you can do a bit to help on your own but would need expert / pro skills and supplies to make a big difference. But, that's just me and I'm not pro - just OCD about detailing my Mustangs.
I suspect you can do a bit to help on your own but would need expert / pro skills and supplies to make a big difference. But, that's just me and I'm not pro - just OCD about detailing my Mustangs.
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 24
From: Louisiana
Fixing bra damage
Previous owner had a Lebra on my 2014 white convertible. Just removed it, used polishing compound to lightly hand polish out the road tar spots and other scuffs. Still have some brown scuffed spots on sharper edges of the bumper. Would a clay bar work on these or go back with polish compound or something more aggressive?
Also have some scuffs on the front edge of hood from the bra.
Thanks!
Also have some scuffs on the front edge of hood from the bra.
Thanks!
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