Hi everyone,
I'm very much interested in taking on a learning experience over the winter time to complete some light paint correction on my '94 Cobra. I'm looking into buying the Porter Cable 7424xp along with some starter pads and necessary polishes to get the job done. I've done quite a bit of reading and watching videos on the process so I think it's something I should be able to handle and will have all the time in the world. I do however have some questions if you would all oblige to answer it would be greatly appreciated.
I'd like to take my time and do this over a period of time rather than 20 hours in the garage all at once. Realistically, can I go panel by panel. Ie I wash the car, claybar a panel such as the hood in sections, buff the hood with the PC (ie light swirl remover, wax, etc) can I move on to the next panel the following night?
I was thinking maybe if I do a couple hours in the garage a few nights a week I can tackle the job panel by panel and not get bored or impatient with it. Is there any downside to doing it this way?
Also, when I watch the videos the instructor always shows him buffing the product off the car with the same microfiber towel. Do you usually complete a panel, buff it, and use the same towel across the whole car as you go along? Or do you use a fresh towel for every panel you do? I just don't want to take the risk of putting any blemishes back into the paint when wiping off the product.
LAST question, the paint is in overall superb condition for a 22 year old car but the driver side door has really lost it's luster. It just doesn't shine much anymore but there is no peeling. It's the panel that will need the most attention on the car. Is there a recommended product that can really restore a shine? If not I re-spraying would be my only option at this point.
Thanks for bearing with me and any/all questions you can answer is worth a beer if I ever meet you!
I'm very much interested in taking on a learning experience over the winter time to complete some light paint correction on my '94 Cobra. I'm looking into buying the Porter Cable 7424xp along with some starter pads and necessary polishes to get the job done. I've done quite a bit of reading and watching videos on the process so I think it's something I should be able to handle and will have all the time in the world. I do however have some questions if you would all oblige to answer it would be greatly appreciated.
I'd like to take my time and do this over a period of time rather than 20 hours in the garage all at once. Realistically, can I go panel by panel. Ie I wash the car, claybar a panel such as the hood in sections, buff the hood with the PC (ie light swirl remover, wax, etc) can I move on to the next panel the following night?
I was thinking maybe if I do a couple hours in the garage a few nights a week I can tackle the job panel by panel and not get bored or impatient with it. Is there any downside to doing it this way?
Also, when I watch the videos the instructor always shows him buffing the product off the car with the same microfiber towel. Do you usually complete a panel, buff it, and use the same towel across the whole car as you go along? Or do you use a fresh towel for every panel you do? I just don't want to take the risk of putting any blemishes back into the paint when wiping off the product.
LAST question, the paint is in overall superb condition for a 22 year old car but the driver side door has really lost it's luster. It just doesn't shine much anymore but there is no peeling. It's the panel that will need the most attention on the car. Is there a recommended product that can really restore a shine? If not I re-spraying would be my only option at this point.
Thanks for bearing with me and any/all questions you can answer is worth a beer if I ever meet you!