fourtycents Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Hi i was wondering what anybody's thought's were on using a polishing mop and cutting compound on the body of my westie as it is showing it's age, would this be a good way to restore it or would it scratch the surface ? i have quite a few light scratches on the surface and i would like to bring it back to it's former glory , if not any other idea's becides a respray ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perksy Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Brasso or G3 Be Careful if you decide to use a Powered polisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Hi i was wondering what anybody's thought's were on using a polishing mop and cutting compound on the body of my westie as it is showing it's age, would this be a good way to restore it or would it scratch the surface ? i have quite a few light scratches on the surface and i would like to bring it back to it's former glory , if not any other idea's becides a respray ? G3 and a buffer {machine-polisher} with a compound head fitted is easiest way, if you are feeling brave give the scratches a light flat with a block and 2000 wet+dry,finish off after g3 with g10 or a hand glaze to get rid of the swirls and get top shine.. they come up mint when done! can be done by hand but never as good.... quick tip... if u not experienced in using a machine polisher and are scared of buffing through put masking tape on the sharp edges to stop burning through. I always use water sprayed through a plant sprayer on to the body to keep the surface wet , gets messy but reduces swirls and stops the mop burning in , you are much more likely to burn through if buffed dry... .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 gets messy It does if you use too much compound or water. First time I did this years ago I covered everthing within 20ft in G3. Also had the polisher running WAY too quick. GRP pretty easy to polish as its quiet a bit harder than normal paint, but as westy said keeping it damp is the key to a good finish. HTh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Can you use Brasso on a whole car with good results? Mine suffered a couple of yrs ago under a tarp on the way back from Mallory on a low loader. Loads of tiny scratches/matt areas and I want to get it back looking a bit like it's only done the 8k that's on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Scott if you want you can borrow me polisher if yer want, it saves on the old arms. You`ll have to get a new polishing head as mine are all pretty knacked but thier only abot 6 quid each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Yer on. Offering tuition too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Yer on. Offering tuition too? Scott. if you havent usd a buffer before and unless the plastic is hanging out the side of the buffer pad use the old pad, less surface area and easier to use , we always set the our paintsprayers apprentices away on an old pad for the first few times till they got the hang of it!! i still prefer a worn pad, much easier to control . cant tell you how many times ive had to go back and blow in edges after someones got carried away and burnt the edge off with a new pad to be fair though you will struggle to buff through a gel coat it is very thick ...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perksy Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Can you use Brasso on a whole car with good results? Yes Scott but it's Hard work But as You and Me both work in the Health Service, We know All about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Can you use Brasso on a whole car with good results? Yes Scott but it's Hard work But as You and Me both work in the Health Service, We know All about this Damn right there fella. After 3 cycles of lengthy CPR tonight me arms are gonna kill me tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappers Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Brasso or G3 Can you tell me what G3 is and where you can get it. Cheers Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 try profile 400 polishing compound for fibreglass/acrylic from screwfix direct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 G3 is a polishing compound for car paintwork. Look here look at prices then half way down the page under accessories It like a more abrasive version of t-cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eononly Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 G3 is made by a company called Farecla - All automotive Paint Factors would supply it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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