A body shop screwed up my paint and I had another shop fix it. It looked great when I got it back, and after I washed and waxed it. Over the course of a week and a half, buffer marks grew more and more apparent. Could it be that the wax was covering up the buffer marks?

So, I just ordered a Porter Cable and some pads. Please help me pick what products to use to fix the problem.

Porter Cable I got

After I waxed it after getting it back from the 2nd shop:





After a week and a half. Only wash and wax was done the day I got it back. Wax was by hand.




Original Thread

 

I knew that was going to happen. S2000 paint is extremely soft. Unless the shop has experience with that paint, they aren't going to fix it right. It was probably a combination of wax and the glaze they applied which was hiding the swirls. Where are you located?

As I said in the other thread, you are going to need Meguiars 105, Menz 203s or SIP, Menz 106FF or 87mc, and Menz 85rd, a few bottles of isopropyl alcohol, and MANY hours of buffing. Get at least 2 of each pad (yellow/ orange, green, blue, black), and at least 10+ microfiber towels.

 

I am near Toledo Ohio. I ordered two of each color pads and 10 microfiber towels. You mentioned four different products, so is this going to be a 4 step process?

 

[QUOTE=pistolpete17,Jun 21 2010, 08:25 AM] I am near Toledo Ohio.

 

Well, I'd like to try fixing it myself. I'm doing a lot of reading and will ask more questions here as needed.
Thanks, Dan

 

No problem, feel free to PM me.

 

What is the isopropyl alcohol for?

 

Removes any polishing oils left behind that may be hiding imperfections (well known 'problem' on Menzerna polishes).

However, going against DetailDan's advice (for once!) don't waste $30 on M105. All you'll do is mar the paint. Stick with PO203S, 106fa, and 85rd (or 3M Ultrafina).

 

M105 will leave marring sometimes, however it is necessary to remove the imperfections. There may be imperfections he will not be able to remove if he doesnt use the M105.

Mix the alcohol 1:1 with water.

 

I just ordered Menzerna 203s, 87mc, and 85rd.

So after buffing with each product, I use some alcohol to wipe off the area?