True Swede Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Lately I have noticed a red metallic looking shimmer in my black (original) paint on my 1998 S70. It's primarily on the hood, roof and upper part of the trunk. I wax the car maybe 3 times/year and wash it 1-2 times a week. I use Meguiars 1,2,3 step, and I believe the wax is the culprit. The reason I say that is that I once in a while wax the windows to get a smooth surface, and now these red little dots are showing up there too. I've been considering having the car professionally detailed for a while now but have pushed it due to unemployment. However, it's now to the point where I can't stand looking at it so I'll just bite the bullet and have it detailed.Any one else ever had this happen to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Never with Meguiars and I've been using only that for years and years......I'm assuming the pads you're using are clean......are you doing this by hand or with a power buffer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prezman26 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 yea meguires products have alyways worked for me we have a red mustang and never had any problems with the products on the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Swede Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Never with Meguiars and I've been using only that for years and years......I'm assuming the pads you're using are clean......are you doing this by hand or with a power buffer?I soak and clean the pads every time.. Doing it by hand .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I soak and clean the pads every time.. Doing it by hand ..I'm thinking a power buffing would really help you out.I was always afraid to use a power buffer myself, until just recently when I did for the first time......very easy to do man, just keep it moving in uniform motions and you'll be fine.For alot of flaws in the paint I like 4000 RPM, if not too bad I prefer 3000 RPM. I found that 4000 RPM got all the acid rain spots and light surface scratches/light hazing off of my roof and rear bumper top (scratched from careless people loading the trunk). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINN Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I'm thinking a power buffing would really help you out.I was always afraid to use a power buffer myself, until just recently when I did for the first time......very easy to do man, just keep it moving in uniform motions and you'll be fine.For alot of flaws in the paint I like 4000 RPM, if not too bad I prefer 3000 RPM. I found that 4000 RPM got all the acid rain spots and light surface scratches/light hazing off of my roof and rear bumper top (scratched from careless people loading the trunk).Depends more so on product and cutting ability of the pad rather than RPM. Is this with a random orbital or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Depends more so on product and cutting ability of the pad rather than RPM. Is this with a random orbital or not?It was with a Meguiars, Porter Cable dual action orbital. I am just getting into learning about the different pads used and such, my friend and his dad always use one type of soft foam pad when they buff their cars. I believe it's the pad meant for applying wax but I'm unsure of the specific name/type. I do know they're Meguiars soft foam pads though. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINN Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Look into Lake Country pads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Look into Lake Country pads....Will do, thanks for the tip! I have yet to pick up a buffer of my own but when I do anything I can learn about pads and such will def. come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINN Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Just hollar with any Q's u got. I detail quite a bit on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Just hollar with any Q's u got. I detail quite a bit on the side.Will do, appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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