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Old 08-01-2005, 07:36 AM
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I have some dried paint and clear coat on my car that makes the surface uneven. What would even this out? Would a porter cable do?
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Depending on how much "pait & clear coat" is on the surface you will probably have to wet sand the excess off. If it is only a very minor amount, I would first try some clay, then move up to an abrasive polish or cleaner.
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Depending on how much "pait & clear coat" is on the surface you will probably have to wet sand the excess off. If it is only a very minor amount, I would first try some clay, then move up to an abrasive polish or cleaner.
YIKES! I tried what you said and it did smooth out the paint and clear coat but I now have scratch marks and the paint looke dull there. What can i do the shine her up again and get rid of the scratches??
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I am sure Zaino advocates will recommend Z-pc (?) for your problem.
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It depends on the depth of the scratches. The PC will get a lot out if you use the right pad/polish combo. If they're deep, a rotary may be the best route. If you have no rotary experience, take it to a pro.
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Try a mild/medium polish like Menzerna Intensive Polish with a Orange pad on the PC, then follow up with a swirl remover like Zaino ZPC with a white pad on the PC.

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