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General => Detailing => Topic started by: MK4D4VE on 21 January 2011, 10:25

Title: Cutting Compound
Post by: MK4D4VE on 21 January 2011, 10:25

Morning all

I have recently bought my MK4 Golf, in Black. I have just had a rear quarted sprayed which looks great but unfortunately it now makes the rest of the car look dull!

I like detailing, or to a point anyway, but do not really know much about it. When talking to the bodyshop about getting the rest of the car to shine he recommended using some form of cutting compound initially to bring a coat of fresh paint back. Can anyone advise if this is the right thing to do as i dont want to damage the car. I have already polished it and it still wasnt overly shiney.

Thanks in advance

David

Title: Re: Cutting Compound
Post by: alexd on 21 January 2011, 12:56

Yeah you'll need to use a cutting compound, how course totally depens on the paintwork, after you'll need to glaze it, wax, seal etc. Some one more knowledgeable can probably explain better :D

Title: Re: Cutting Compound
Post by: musicman87 on 21 January 2011, 13:13

Hi There,

There is a few things you need to do. Firstly, you will need to clay the car to remove surface contaminants otherwise the polishing pad will be ripped up with all the tar etc...

Then yes, you will need a polishing compound to take back the clearcoat on the paint which will remove the dull/hazy appearance. Then you will need to refine this with a finishing compound to bring back the clarity. After this you will need to protect the finish with a sealant/wax.

Im by no means a pro - in fact i havent got a machine but i've done a lot of research and am going on a course next month and will be buying a machine very soon!

Hope this helps!