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[biker1981]

just some polishing after painting advice, I have sprayed my mini, and has some dry bits that ive gone over... it looks ok but definitely needs cutting back.

 

I'm to 2000 grit in I just don't know how to buff it up. Thinking of buying a polisher... but seems a lot of money If I don't know what Im doing.

 

Is there any advice please ?

 

Also is there anywhere in the northeast that provide a mobile service who would come and machine polish the car?

[Andrew O]

Most paint shops will offer a cut and polish service, however they will charge more than it would cost you to buy all the bits yourself and do it.

If you want to do it yourself, you will need -
1500/2000 grit sand paper
Machine Polisher
Cutting Compound ( I use Farcela G3 )
Finishing Compound ( I use Evo Fine )
And a good Wax or Sealant.
Then you'll need some Microfibres cloths.

You should get very good results if you do it right.
Take a look at the results I got ( Page 53 ) - http://www.theminifo...project/page-53

Andrew.

[Andrew O]

The Machine Polisher is well worth it's money ( Around £60 )

Andrew

[grahama]

Tools direct £40 !!

[Angusdog]

+1 for a polisher. But beware: keep the paint WET and be careful. Don't put any pressure on it, go slowly and work in small areas. It produces a beautiful shine; your paint will come up better than a new car (New cars, even BMWs etc, have orange peel. Check out the reflection in their boot panels on dark cars when you're queuing at the lights at night. Your paint will be smoother and look great).

 

But WORK SLOWLY AND WET because there is nothing worse than it melting and picking up the paint. I've learnt the hard way. But it is well worth it.

Edited by Angusdog, 16 May 2013 - 09:22 AM.