Can you use polishing compound on clear coat?
Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound is a cleaner polish formulated specifically for hand use only and is safe and effective on all glossy paints and clear coats (not for use on flat, matte, or satin finishes).
What does 3m finesse it do?
Our 3M™ Finesse-It™ II Machine Polish removes microfine scratches, swirl marks, light oxidation and other minor or everyday surface imperfections and returns car surfaces to a flawless, wet look shine.
What grit is 3M perfect it?
Our 3M™ Paste Rubbing Compound is specially designed to remove fine 1200, 1500 and 2000 grit sanding scratches in a wide range of automotive paint including clear coat.
What grit is 3m finesse it?
1500
3M Finesse-it Wetordry Scallop Abrasive Disc 401Q
| Attribute Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Grade | Fine |
| Grade Range | Fine (P500-P3000 +5000) |
| Grit | 1500 |
| Overall Diameter (Imperial) | 1.375 in |
How much compound is needed to buff a car?
Use rubbing compound over all of your car to polish every surface. Apply about 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of compound to your cloth or polisher after you spread rubbing compound over the scratched areas. Start at the top of your car and apply the compound in 1–2 ft (0.30–0.61 m) sections.
How long should clear coat dry before buffing?
Most clear coat now you could literally color sand and buff the next day. But that’s at body shops when they’re kind of baking it, or just you don’t even have to bake it really. Letting it sit for a day or two. Usually, the clears today, dry hard enough where you can color sand and buff.
Can you buff faded clear coat?
But here’s the good news: This is what clear coat failure (caused by UV exposure and oxidation) looks like. It cannot be fixed by polishing. Faded and heavily oxidized paint can often be restored (to a point).
What can I use to buff clear coat?
Start with a 100 percent wool buffing pad. Use a buffing compound such as Meguiar’s Ultra-Cut, which can be found at most auto supply stores. Wipe off any remaining buffing compound when you are done. Warning: Do not put too much compound on the pad or you could burn through the paint.
What is 3M machine polish?
3M™ Perfect-It™ Machine Polish removes compound swirl marks efficiently and gives a high gloss finish. Use our high performance polish with 3M™ Perfect-It™ Foam Polishing Pads to quickly and easily eradicate imperfections – for an outstanding finish.