Flating cutting polishing

[mrdp]

Hi all, I have been rollering my van and pleased with the result so far. I am now getting to the shiny stage soon I have flatted the paint back so it looks dull using 2000 grade wet and dry and then cutting compound looks a bit shiney ...getting there anyway.My question is what order to use foam pad or wool pad etc I have a sealy variable speed MS900 polisher but I am a bit unsure of cutting compound on foam pad or wool pad and polish on foam pad or wool pad etc. any advise on best way to get great shine would be appreciated?? cheers Dan

[300CE]

Hi mrdp, is your polisher a rotary or a DA? This is a pretty good link website which explains the process for polishing etc:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... ng-do.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They are also very good at answering any questions you may have and so i'd send them a message explaining what type of paint you have on your vehicle, what polisher you are intending on using and then asking their advice on polish and pad and general do's and dont's.

I currently use a DA (Dual Action) Kestrel DAS 6 with Menzerna polish, however, i use a least aggressive 'Finishing' pad with the Menzerna Final Cut polish (has the least cut). There is also a Compound Pad (most aggressive) & a Polishing Pad (in between) and then various polishes you can use which have more of a cut which you can use depending on the condition of your paintwork - you can then finish off with a finishing pad and least aggressive cut afterwards.

You have to be careful with a Rotary as you don't want to damage/burn the paintwork, something that's very hard to do with a DA, however, you will get better results with the rotary.

Let us know how you get on!

[CovKid]

There are so many good sites and youtube videos on this subject, an evening spent trawling will help no end. There are many approaches to finishing.

[300CE]

In addition, I'd definitely clay your van beforehand using Bilt Hamber Regular clay. This process removes all contaminants (something that can't be done with washing/polishing alone) and it makes the polishing and then waxing so much easier. If you need any advice on how to do this give me a shout:

http://www.bilthamber.com/clay-bars/auto-clay-regular" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mrdp]

Thanks for the input, I will let you know how I get on

[Dazco]

I found the best result using 2000 grit wet or dry using water and washing up liquid with an orbital sander to knock all the high spots off then used T cut to polish it up