Best way to fix compound scratches and others ? :-? ?

[BlackIS350]

Hello every one!!

New guy here with some questions. I believe in the right product and correct application of it, since this are one of the best product I need help with what to use.

I just got this lexus IS, is 2006, the guy had it garaged, so the paint is pretty good, except he rubbed some compound on some areas and never polished, also has two bird crap burns on the paint :x

I will add the pict so someone can have a better idea of what should I get. I don't have a pro buffer machine except for a Walmart round electric buffers and some old round pads. I was going to do this by hand with your colored pads.

I was reading about most of your products and thread related to swirls, polish, pads, sealants and waxes. more or less have an idea, and use to detail my car back in the old days, but wanted some input from some of the experts. :smt025

I would love to see it as good as that BMW 320D Black posted on 11, 2011. By Alexey

For the interior I will use the leather stuff, NL and PP for the wood (plastic) grain.

Here are the pics: And thank you all.

 

[Poorboy]

Welcome to our forum :smt039

i would first throw away the walmart machine ....

polishing by hand is hard labor ... I would use PP for your paint .. but i would at least get a Porter Cable (PC) as black is going to be a part time job ... sorry to hear of the bird stains .. so many people approach it in the wrong manor with abrasives. I would not use PP on the interior plastic without testing a spot first.

 

[BlackIS350]

LOL.. I guess I will research for the PC .

I will get the PP, but what about the pads? what color? does it matter? I can see the answer> start with the lightest then go stronger if needed??

Thanks

 

[BigLeegr]

You do start with the least aggressive and go stronger if needed, but in your case you should start with polishing pads as anything milder with likely not be effective. Especially be hand.

If you can't afford a PC or stronger, you could look into getting a random orbital sander with a 5" round hook and loop backing plate and variable speeds. Although it may not be as quick/effective as a PC, it will be far more useful than the 'Mart buffer. You would then be able to use the various grades of PC pads but for much less start up cost. RO buffers can be found for well under $100 at most major hardware stores.

 

[sscully]

I would think you are going to need a black and white ( Lake Country ) pad for that ( At least but a good starting point ).

See what happens with some ProPolish on it, might shock you how quick it comes around with a bit of time on it ( 4 to 6 passes ) with the black pad, but have the white just in case.
- That looks like a white or green pad application to me but, I do not have any Lexus ( Toy ) paint experience to know if it is hard or soft or middle of the road.

The white and black will cover a lot of correction, might take longer, but it can be done.

It is the analogy of turning a 4"x4" into a 2"x4". It can be done with 120 grit sandpaper, it will just take a lot of time.
A saw is much quicker, but get too aggressive with the saw ( sawzall with a demo blade ) and you will have a wonky 2x4.

Check with PoorBoy and Pcokets to see if they still have Porter Cable xp units ( I know they have the flex, which is a great machine, just costs a bit if money is an issue at the moment ).