the 55 is a bit cloudy!!
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the 55 is a bit cloudy!!
Need some insight here guys- I am taking the Merc to a reputable body shop to have the grill painted black and while I am there, I am thiking of having the car wet-sanded and polished out as the black is starting to have a lot of water marks and is not as deep as it used to be. Has anyone had experience in getting their black car wet-sanded and is there anything to watch out for?
Thanks for the input fellas.
Thanks for the input fellas.
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Need some insight here guys- I am taking the Merc to a reputable body shop to have the grill painted black and while I am there, I am thiking of having the car wet-sanded and polished out as the black is starting to have a lot of water marks and is not as deep as it used to be. Has anyone had experience in getting their black car wet-sanded and is there anything to watch out for?
Thanks for the input fellas.
Thanks for the input fellas.
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you can get great results from a serious detail and save some of your clear coat as well. Sanding will help with the deep scratches and anything thats seriously etched but your car will look nearly new with a solid 10 hr detail by a skilled professional.
Check around some people likely know who to contact in your area.
Check around some people likely know who to contact in your area.
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I would not wet sand the car unless it is in SERIOUS need. I actually did wet sand some scratches out of my 03 rover....yea it worked, but it took a ton of buffing to get back the shine. I would have been better off using 3 steps of cutting polish to get them out.
I would take a few pictures and post the question on the detailing section…those guys are the bomb for advice, they really know their stuff.
I would pass unless you personally know the people at the body shop, it sounds like they probably recommended the process.
Kevin
I would take a few pictures and post the question on the detailing section…those guys are the bomb for advice, they really know their stuff.
I would pass unless you personally know the people at the body shop, it sounds like they probably recommended the process.
Kevin
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I would not wet sand the car unless it is in SERIOUS need. I actually did wet sand some scratches out of my 03 rover....yea it worked, but it took a ton of buffing to get back the shine. I would have been better off using 3 steps of cutting polish to get them out.
I would take a few pictures and post the question on the detailing section…those guys are the bomb for advice, they really know their stuff.
I would pass unless you personally know the people at the body shop, it sounds like they probably recommended the process.
Kevin
I would take a few pictures and post the question on the detailing section…those guys are the bomb for advice, they really know their stuff.
I would pass unless you personally know the people at the body shop, it sounds like they probably recommended the process.
Kevin
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you can get great results from a serious detail and save some of your clear coat as well. Sanding will help with the deep scratches and anything thats seriously etched but your car will look nearly new with a solid 10 hr detail by a skilled professional.
Check around some people likely know who to contact in your area.
Check around some people likely know who to contact in your area.
One of the few good things about black is that you can paint pieces, hood, bumpers, trunk off the car. And they will match perfectly, if you include all the OEM flaws in the paint job
. I would sand a black car with no fear, but never attempt a metal-flake color in a million years
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Thanks for the input guys. I trust these guys and have seen their work on other cars. Although... now that I think about it, WS might be a little overkill. I dont think the car is in bad of shape that I think it is. I will take the car down there and et their professional opinion as to the polish first. Thanks for the input
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Do black cars (PC 040c) have clear coat?
One of the few good things about black is that you can paint pieces, hood, bumpers, trunk off the car. And they will match perfectly, if you include all the OEM flaws in the paint job.
I would sand a black car with no fear, but never attempt a metal-flake color in a million years.
One of the few good things about black is that you can paint pieces, hood, bumpers, trunk off the car. And they will match perfectly, if you include all the OEM flaws in the paint job
. I would sand a black car with no fear, but never attempt a metal-flake color in a million years
.Wet sanding is only needed for real scratches and even then I would learn to live with a mark thats been reduced with polishing rather that take all that clear coat off with sanding.
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Why don't you just bring it to an exotic car dealership and have them hi speed polish it. My friend works at Team Motorsports what specializes in Exotic vehicles and he does wonders. It will probably cost around 300 for a pro to do it but after it is done it will look brand new.
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Why don't you just bring it to an exotic car dealership and have them hi speed polish it. My friend works at Team Motorsports what specializes in Exotic vehicles and he does wonders. It will probably cost around 300 for a pro to do it but after it is done it will look brand new.
A little bitter huh?Is your buddy here in the Seattle area? Please post or PM me his info and I will check it out. Thanks
