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Offline maxp

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What pads and compounds do i need?
« on: 28 June 2009, 22:05 »
Hi all,

Have a mk2 oak green that is covered in stone chips, scratches down to primer, 1 or 2 places down to the metal (just about) and also a few rust bubbles.

I have an orbital sander and was planning on using that.

Could anyone advise what compounds, pads and anything else i might need to sort this job out myself.

Have a look over at detailingworld and couldnt find anything definitive.

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Re: What pads and compounds do i need?
« Reply #1 on: 28 June 2009, 22:16 »
Hi all,

Have a mk2 oak green that is covered in stone chips, scratches down to primer, 1 or 2 places down to the metal (just about) and also a few rust bubbles.

I have an orbital sander and was planning on using that.

Could anyone advise what compounds, pads and anything else i might need to sort this job out myself.

Have a look over at detailingworld and couldnt find anything definitive.

polishing alone will not resolve this problem... you would need paint in some way shape or form to resolve these problems

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Re: What pads and compounds do i need?
« Reply #2 on: 28 June 2009, 22:18 »
Sorry i meant i would apply touch up paint, wet sand back...but its what pads / compounds to use next which put me at a loss.

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Re: What pads and compounds do i need?
« Reply #3 on: 28 June 2009, 22:27 »
Sorry i meant i would apply touch up paint, wet sand back...but its what pads / compounds to use next which put me at a loss.

this thread might help you

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=113872.0

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Re: What pads and compounds do i need?
« Reply #4 on: 28 June 2009, 23:10 »
That is a good thread!

I noticed he uses autosmart evo fine compound, can anyone compare this to the 3m's fast cut plus ive read so much about?