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Nor Cal ZL1 · 02-02-2017, 09:44 PM

Now the paint has been decond, and clayed it is time to evaluate the condition and decide on a polishing action. For this you will need a decent polisher, and a decent selection of pads and a good understanding on how to perform correction. In this area I will assume that any reading have this area covered, but if not feel free to ask away. There are several possibilities here depending on the amount of work needed. I have found these product to work well with GM paint and will try to minimize amount of products needed.

For heavy correction I use Menzerna FG 400 on an orange Lake County pad. This combo handles most any defect and finishes off to almost perfection. You need about 6 pads to correct a Camaro, or you will need to clean old paint from the pads after every panel.

http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss.html

Lake County pads

http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country...ro-5-inch.html

For Moderate correction I use Car Pro Essence on an orange pad as well. It has less cut than FG 400 but it can really do a good job. An added Bonus of Essence is it is also a coating prep, when you wipe it off the surface is ready for a coating such as Polish Angel Viking Coat, Kamikaze ISM, or Miyabi, or any other with the exception of Polish Angel Cosmic. No prep spray or IPA wipe down is needed after Essence removal, with the exception noted above.

Essence also add a layer of coating as it finishes, and builds the surface rather than diminish it. That is a good thing on these thin GM paint jobs!

When correcting with Essence you may elect to follow up the correction and Jewell the surface with a black pad for that little extra shine.

http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-essence-xtreme-500.html

So to summarize you need Menzerna FG 400 on hammered paint, or heavy correction. Only perform heavy correction if you have measured your paint, or had a detailer measure it. A few section passes with it is probably ok.

Moderate correction for every thing except Polish Angel cosmic use Car Pro Essence. Best bet for "fixing" cars with thin clear, and the first product I would try. Your going to need it anyway because it has some other uses for repairs to be covered later.

02-02-2017, 09:44 PM	#65
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Now the paint has been decond, and clayed it is time to evaluate the condition and decide on a polishing action. For this you will need a decent polisher, and a decent selection of pads and a good understanding on how to perform correction. In this area I will assume that any reading have this area covered, but if not feel free to ask away. There are several possibilities here depending on the amount of work needed. I have found these product to work well with GM paint and will try to minimize amount of products needed. For heavy correction I use Menzerna FG 400 on an orange Lake County pad. This combo handles most any defect and finishes off to almost perfection. You need about 6 pads to correct a Camaro, or you will need to clean old paint from the pads after every panel. http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss.html Lake County pads http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country...ro-5-inch.html For Moderate correction I use Car Pro Essence on an orange pad as well. It has less cut than FG 400 but it can really do a good job. An added Bonus of Essence is it is also a coating prep, when you wipe it off the surface is ready for a coating such as Polish Angel Viking Coat, Kamikaze ISM, or Miyabi, or any other with the exception of Polish Angel Cosmic. No prep spray or IPA wipe down is needed after Essence removal, with the exception noted above. Essence also add a layer of coating as it finishes, and builds the surface rather than diminish it. That is a good thing on these thin GM paint jobs! When correcting with Essence you may elect to follow up the correction and Jewell the surface with a black pad for that little extra shine. http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-essence-xtreme-500.html So to summarize you need Menzerna FG 400 on hammered paint, or heavy correction. Only perform heavy correction if you have measured your paint, or had a detailer measure it. A few section passes with it is probably ok. Moderate correction for every thing except Polish Angel cosmic use Car Pro Essence. Best bet for "fixing" cars with thin clear, and the first product I would try. Your going to need it anyway because it has some other uses for repairs to be covered later.