brian bray
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- Your Mercedes
- 1991 300 sl
I need some cut and buff guidance. I have a '91 300 SL that was a quality repaint in a red single stage (original color) some years ago but was never buffed out. There is enough paint thickness for a cut and buff.
I started on the hood with considerable improvement but have not been able to eliminate all of the sanding scratches from my efforts.
I have done everything by hand as follows:
1) I keep the surface wet and use a rubber sanding block;
2) I begin with 1000 grit paper;
3) then to 2000 grit paper;
4) then to 2500 grit paper;
5) then to rubbing compound;
6) then to polishing compound.
When I finish all of the above, the surface is absolutely smooth as glass eliminating all the discoloring BUT there are some sanding scratches remaining that keep the look short of perfect.
Suggestions either for product, technique, equipment, etc.? I can tell that a much better result is within reach but I need some guidance to help me get there.
Thanks in advance.
Brian Bray
I started on the hood with considerable improvement but have not been able to eliminate all of the sanding scratches from my efforts.
I have done everything by hand as follows:
1) I keep the surface wet and use a rubber sanding block;
2) I begin with 1000 grit paper;
3) then to 2000 grit paper;
4) then to 2500 grit paper;
5) then to rubbing compound;
6) then to polishing compound.
When I finish all of the above, the surface is absolutely smooth as glass eliminating all the discoloring BUT there are some sanding scratches remaining that keep the look short of perfect.
Suggestions either for product, technique, equipment, etc.? I can tell that a much better result is within reach but I need some guidance to help me get there.
Thanks in advance.
Brian Bray