Where have I gone wrong???

[luke07cupra]

Alright folks,

Decided to polish my inferni black cupra for the first time since i got it today. I gave the car a good clean first using the two bucket method and dryed it off.

I used Auto Glym super resin polish and applied it using a pink foam pad (flexi pad) which is apparently used for dark colours. the pad was attached to my drill and used on lowest speed setting. I let the polish dry for 20 mins or so.

I used a cotton mitt to remove the bulk of the dryed on polish.

I then used a lambs wool bonnet, again attached to my drill to buff the car.

I'm now left with a light haze on the paintwork that is worse than before. This is on top of the swirl marks that were there in the first place. 2.5hrs down the drain.

Does anyone know where i've gone wrong?

Another point worth noting is the paint does feel qiute rough and prob needs a clay bar on it. Halfords didn't have any so i by-passed this stage and went straight to a polish.


Thanks.....

 

[leonbtcc140]

Using your drill is were U have gone WRONG

 

[ibiza_95]

sounds like either a fairly coarse pad youve used, or one of the elements of application or removal was contaminated with dirt or dust or what ever.

personally i wouldnt use a drill for the application or removal, its probably safer to do it by hand...

for applying polish id use something like http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/foam-wax-applicator/prod_89.html if i was doing it by hand

you also have to remember that any polishing will leave your paint work totally un protected, so you really need to add a glaze to help fill in some of the little tiny scratches (this helps hide the swirls and what not), and a sealant to protect it all. Then add a wax to give it a shine and a durable finish.

 

[luke07cupra]

Ye i used the auto glym stuff which i thought was a glaze type polish that didn't reqiure a wax afterwards and was virtually unabrasive.

It could be the foam pad. Think i will stick to it by hand but i've read on a few websites that you'll really struggle to match a machine polish in terms of the finish.....

 

[CupraSport]

If you want a machine polish get the pros in then just keep on top of it

 

[bizzaboy]

If you want a machine polish get the pros in then just keep on top of it

Yeah at this stage it might be worth dropping by a few bodyshops and asking for their opinion. Also they can give it a once over/professional polish, which should 'fix' the issues that you have mentioned, and bring it back to a very nice shine with no visible defects.

Saves alot of hastle and peace of mind - its gutting to spend all that time with the best intentions, only to make it appear worse.

 

[ZBOYD]

To be honest by the sounds of it, the pad and drill won't of helped. Sounds like you may of scotched the clear coat if it's hazy. I'm sure a professional detailer could sort it out for you though.

Autoglym Super Resin polish has some mild cutting properties as far as I was aware, combined with a pad (depending on it's cutting grade) and a rotary drill it's got TOO harsh written all over it. I use Autoglym SRP occsionally as a pre-wax cleaner.

The Autoglym Extra Gloss protection could probably be described as a Glaze/Sealant.

 

[westoncraig]

Autoglym Super Resin has mild cutting properties as far as I was aware. I use it occsionally as a pre-wax cleaner.

The Autoglym Extra Gloss protection could be described as a Glaze/Sealant

correct, i read the label last night and it does have slight cutting properties, it states "for swirl removal"

 

[luke07cupra]

Ye the drill pads are going in a box. I don't think it was that much easier than doin it by hand anyway.

I've since done a couple of panels by hand and managed to remove the haze (phew).

Think i'll go easy on the Super Resin Polish then and just keep it waxed up.

My paint feels really rough, especially on the bonnet - is a clay bar in order? If so has anyone done this before? - i don't want to make it worse than it is already.


Cheers.

 

[LEE69]

Mine was clay bar'd, you need to do that to remove all the rubbish on the paint.

 

[Jace]

Alright folks,
Does anyone know where i've gone wrong?

1 word : DRILL


Tha hazed finish is whats known as buffer trails, mostly left by bodyshops using a wool pad & lack of knowledge.

(not my car, see link below)



You can get rid of the hazing, if you know what your doing using the correct grade of foam pad & material.

I'd suggest the services of a pro is your best bet.

A guide to use of Rotary polishing

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/rotary-guide/info_29.html

 

[luke07cupra]

Wow - that just looks like my car!

I'm going to start again from scratch, just bought a clay detailing kit, then i'm gonna polish by hand to ge rid of the haze then wax it up and keep it that way - watch this space......