Paint Restoration Plan of Action
Discussion
For a while I have been thinking about restoring the paintwork on my TVR Chimaera. It's Starmist blue and has had a front end respray. The paint mainly suffers from swirl marks, I gather these are from previous washes through its life. I have done some research and committed to the majority of Autoglym products, as I have used these previously I feel comfortable with their name. My query is about my planned process and technique, as I wish to use a light abrasive, I don't want to get it wrong and I only have a small window of opportunity to get the job done this is also my first time taking on this type of task! So my plan is as follows...
1. Use pressure washer and two bucket method with grit catcher, microfibre 'shag pile' mit and autoglym car shampoo.
2. Dry the car with microfibre towel, laying it on and then removing, no wiping down.
3. Clay the surface, I have bought the Autoglym Clay Surface detailing kit.
4. Use a light abrasive to remove the swirl marks, I haven't decided on which product, but more than likely in keeping, it will be the Autoglym paint renovator. Any suggestions?
5. Polishing, I have the Autoglym ultra deep shine or the super resin polish, I will probably go with the ultra deep shine as the car is a dark blue. However, is the super resin polish actually a sealant? which brings me on to...
6. Sealing the fresh paintwork, I have no idea how to do this or what to use?
I have a buffer, but its a cheapy and I am worried about the pad which is fitted, its essentially a sponge with no grade markings. Is this OK to use or shall I stick with the perfect palm applicator, polishing cloths, microfibres and elbow grease?
1. Use pressure washer and two bucket method with grit catcher, microfibre 'shag pile' mit and autoglym car shampoo.
2. Dry the car with microfibre towel, laying it on and then removing, no wiping down.
3. Clay the surface, I have bought the Autoglym Clay Surface detailing kit.
4. Use a light abrasive to remove the swirl marks, I haven't decided on which product, but more than likely in keeping, it will be the Autoglym paint renovator. Any suggestions?
5. Polishing, I have the Autoglym ultra deep shine or the super resin polish, I will probably go with the ultra deep shine as the car is a dark blue. However, is the super resin polish actually a sealant? which brings me on to...
6. Sealing the fresh paintwork, I have no idea how to do this or what to use?
I have a buffer, but its a cheapy and I am worried about the pad which is fitted, its essentially a sponge with no grade markings. Is this OK to use or shall I stick with the perfect palm applicator, polishing cloths, microfibres and elbow grease?
The guide was a helpful read, thank you!
From the guide I have gathered that the polisher I have is a rotary one, however it is not with me at the minute I just remember the box stating single orbit. I am pretty sure my father picked it up from a stall at Tatton park last year. I can't remember if it is branded. It seems the way to go is to do it gradually until happy and satisfied with results. I will have a good read up on the products I have and try small areas. I will invest in the wax as a top coat.
From the guide I have gathered that the polisher I have is a rotary one, however it is not with me at the minute I just remember the box stating single orbit. I am pretty sure my father picked it up from a stall at Tatton park last year. I can't remember if it is branded. It seems the way to go is to do it gradually until happy and satisfied with results. I will have a good read up on the products I have and try small areas. I will invest in the wax as a top coat.
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