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How much clear coat does machine polishing remove? Using a medium abrasive polish on a polishing pad with a rotary machine polisher around 2.5 – 3 microns (µm) will be removed. This would be achieved with 4 or 5 passes at 1500 – 1800 rpm.
Will polishing remove clear coat?
If you over-polish your car, you will eventually thin out the paint and in extreme cases can cut through the clearcoat and the paint right through to the undercoat! So as you can see, polishing to remove a thin layer of clear coat from the diagram below will get rid of all the defects, except the deep scratches.
How many times can you polish clear coat?
On most vehicles, the factory clear coat layer is typically 2 mm thick, so your planned schedule of once or twice a year is safe and what most members on MOL would adhere to for their vehicles.
What is the maximum amount of clear coat that can be removed when correcting a surface defect on an original finish?
Most car manufacturers will only allow ~ 25% of the clear-coat thickness to be removed without voiding the paint warranty and long-term durability problems becoming an issue.
How many microns does polishing remove?
About 2-4 microns from your average polishing, about 6 after compounding/final polish.
Does meguiars Polish remove clear coat?
Polishing to remove the swirls removes much of the clear coat or just x. mils(?) Which then reduces the UV protection, and depth and gloss of the paint to fade.
Should I wash my car after polishing?
Re: wash after polishing? No, dont wash your car after polishing. You will just wash the oils right off, they are not durable like a wax or other polymer. There is no direct equivelant to ScratchX in the pro-line.
Does buffing damage clear coat?
yes buffing can and will remove clear coat. If done properly not much harm will be done. If it is your first time useing a buffer i would recommend you use a junk yard hood to pratice on to get the feel for it. If you stay in one spot to long or have the buffer speed to high you can burn right through the paint.
How thick is factory clear coat?
A typical factory paint job will measure between 4.0 mils and 6.0 mils. The clear coat will generally measure between 1.5 and 2.2 mils thick. The alternative measurement is called a micron.
What happens when too much clear coat is removed?
Removing excessive film thickness may cause hazing, discoloring, peeling, or even finish failure.
What is the most aggressive material used for detailing?
Foam Pads: Compounding: Most aggressive. Use as the first step of removing surface defects.
What causes mottling in paint?
What is mottling or streaking? This is when the metallic particles in a refinishing material “float” together and can form a streaking pattern or “tiger stripes”. One of the common causes of mottling is a spray gun being held too close to the surface causing the refinishing material to be applied too wet.
How many microns thick is clear coat?
What is clear coat? The clear coat is polyethylene paint without color pigmentation. Thickness usually ranges between 1.5–2.0 mils (35–50 microns).
How much paint does compound remove?
A new car has a clear coat of thickness between 35 and 50 microns. When you compound with a harsh product, you remove about 10 microns of the clear coat. This means that even after three compounding sessions, you may still have a thin layer remaining to protect your car, but that may not be enough.
Does polishing remove ceramic coating?
Since the ceramic coating is a physical layer, polishing is the only surefire way to remove it 100% and expose the clear coat underneath. In fact, many of the high-grade professional ceramic coatings claim the only way to remove them is through machine polishing. Just be careful to not eat into the clear coat.
Is polishing compound safe for clear coat?
Meguiar’s® Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound restores brilliance and a rich glossy appearance to dull finishes while safely removing light swirls and hazing by hand in one step. Safe on all glossy paints and clear coats.
Can I wax straight after polishing?
You should always wax a car as soon as possible after it has been polished. Polishing will remove all paint protection on your car, so waxing afterwards will add a layer of protection to shield your car’s paint from UV damage, dirt, tree sap, acid rain etc.
Can you wax a car without polishing?
Yes you can wax without polishing. Many people just use a spray wax or sealant for topping up after a wash.
Does polishing your car damage the paint?
Polishing a car removes small damages done to the top coat of your car’s paint, such as road gunk, bird poop, and swirls that have built up over time. What polish doesn’t do is make your car shiny.
Why is my clear coat not shiny?
If your dried clearcoat is dull, try polishing. We find this works about 70% of the time when the clear coat isn’t looking glossy when dry. If you have a really coarse finish and the polish isn’t working, you may want to try wet sanding. This option is also good if there are drips that have dried and are visible.
How long should clear coat dry before polishing?
Clear coat should be allowed to harden for at least 24 hours before attempting to use a buffer. In most cases, you will be trying to remove “orange peel” when buffing a new paint job. Orange peel is an imperfection in the paint job which makes the surface look bumpy.
What is the difference between buffing and polishing?
Polishing generates a brushed or lined finish, where buffing removes the lines and creates a bright luster finish. The process of buffing generally requires surface refinement polishing prior to buffing.
How many coats of clear coat should I apply?
Plan for 2-4 coats. When applying multiple coats (recommended), it’s a good idea to apply the first coat lightly. Doing so helps prevent shrinkage, which causes cracks. Additional coats should be full and wet.
How much does it cost to clear coat a car?
How much will you use? Anywhere from 3 – 4 quarts of sprayable clearcoat. A 1 gallon kit MIXED will give you 5-6 quarts of sprayable on average. NEVER mix all of your clear coat at once, you may not need it!Apr 29, 2020.
How thick is a coat of paint?
In the U.S. the thickness of paint is expressed in mils (one mil equals 1/1000 of inch). The rest of the world expresses coating thickness in microns (1 micron = 1 millionth of a meter and 25.4 microns = . 001” inch or 1 mil). The table below compares the thickness of common materials in mils and microns.
