bit of advice needed re machine polishing please

[Phooey]

Obsidian Black metallic, Mercedes. Car is 1 year old, 11k miles. Recently bought (3 weeks ago) from dealership and prior to picking it up it was machine polished by an outside valeter that the garage uses, to try and remove some of the swirls and light scratches.

The body looks fabulous, apart from in really direct strong sunlight - here you can see the circular marks from the machine. In overcast conditions the paint looks superb.



I could do with some professional advice here please guys. Me thinks it needs doing again, by someone who knows his onions.

Cheers

[Magic919]

Someone decent should be able to finish the job and remove the buffer trails.

[Phooey]

Magic919 said:

Someone decent should be able to finish the job and remove the buffer trails.

That's exactly what I think it needs - finishing! It looks as if it hasn't been polished with a fine-enough pad

[7even]

Check the Paintcode, if its got a "C" infront of it means its a ceramic clearcoat.

[Phooey]

7even said:

Check the Paintcode, if its got a "C" infront of it means its a ceramic clearcoat.

Just had a look on internet and Obsidian Black is paintcode 197. Doesn't say anything about a "C". What you thinking?

Ta

[Squiggs]

Phooey said:

7even said:

Check the Paintcode, if its got a "C" infront of it means its a ceramic clearcoat.

Just had a look on internet and Obsidian Black is paintcode 197. Doesn't say anything about a "C". What you thinking?

Ta

I think what 7even is hinting at is that a ceramic clear coat may need treating differently to a standard clear coat

You need to check the paint code on your car, it'll be on a black sticker either in the door shut or under the bonnet that also shows the year of manufacture.

[Phooey]

Squiggs said:

I think what 7even is hinting at is that a ceramic clear coat may need treating differently to a standard clear coat

You need to check the paint code on your car, it'll be on a black sticker either in the door shut or under the bonnet that also shows the year of manufacture.

Mmmmm never thought of that. I'll have a look tonight. Thanks

[waxaholic]

Phooey said:

Mmmmm never thought of that. I'll have a look tonight. Thanks

It will not need any special treatment, just some one that knows what they are doing.
Adding your location will help.

[Phooey]

waxaholic said:

It will not need any special treatment, just some one that knows what they are doing.
Adding your location will help.

Thanks. Based in Nottinghamshire NG13.

7even - the paintcode on the body sticker is 197. No 'C' in front of the numbers.

[waxaholic]

Have a look on detailing world for someone that is local.

[iPlod999]

Here is my 1st attempt as a complete novice.



Polisher from Toolstation £40 and 2 polishing pads £4 each.

[steve2]

what products did you use?

[iPlod999]

Turtle Wax Black Box @ £25.

Comes with pre-wax cleaner, carnauba blend wax, and a spray detailer.