Carbon correction work

GaleForce · 03-04-2012, 11:26 PM

I just received my new spoiler. Just spent some time making it perfect before installation. Here are a few 50/50 correction pictures.

I used a PCXP
Megs 105 with a yellow B&S pad
Menzerna 106FA with a green B&S pad

Left side untouched - Right side corrected

NYBladeZ · 03-04-2012, 11:30 PM

awesome! Please provide more details as to what products you used, if they are readily available and did you put in the elbow grease or use a machine to polish?

GaleForce · 03-04-2012, 11:51 PM

I listed the tools and product used in the original post. The machine is the Porter Cable XP (PCXP) I used 4" pads on the spoiler but normally use 5.5" pads when correcting a whole vehicle. You can get all of this stuff and more at https://detailersdomain.com/ , they are also a forum sponsor.

cc370z · 03-05-2012, 12:21 AM

Looks great. Which spoiler is that?

GaleForce · 03-05-2012, 08:08 AM

Thanks! It's a Carbon Signal spoiler.

zuperman 370 · 03-05-2012, 08:59 AM

do you have to use a machine to buff the carbon fiber or can it be done manually by hand? will it remove scratch on carbon fiber clear coat

GaleForce · 03-05-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zuperman 370

do you have to use a machine to buff the carbon fiber or can it be done manually by hand? will it remove scratch on carbon fiber clear coat

A machine is recommended for correction work. If you're applying sealant or wax then a applicator and muscle will be fine.

As far as repairing a scratch, it depends on how deep it is. You probably won't be able to fully fix the scratch if you can run a finger nail perpendicular over the scratch and can feel it. It'll look a lot better but not perfect.

zuperman 370 · 03-05-2012, 09:21 AM

thank you, that's some great work, i read somehwere that if you do not use the machine in a proper manner or add too much pressure you can actually do more harm than good?

GaleForce · 03-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zuperman 370

thank you, that's some great work, i read somehwere that if you do not use the machine in a proper manner or add too much pressure you can actually do more harm than good?

That's true if you're using a rotary machine and don't know what you're doing. I use an orbital machine. You would have to be trying hard to mess things up while using a orbital machine.

Check out the Detailing Bliss forums... It's a good group of people who are very willing to help you learn.

scottIN · 03-06-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That's true if you're using a rotary machine and don't know what you're doing. I use an orbital machine. You would have to be trying hard to mess things up while using a orbital machine.

Check out the Detailing Bliss forums... It's a good group of people who are very willing to help you learn.

I've always said that you're more likely to damage your paint with a PC by dropping it on the car than during the actual polishing.

GaleForce · 03-06-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

I've always said that you're more likely to damage your paint with a PC by dropping it on the car than during the actual polishing.

^^ truth!

03-04-2012, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Carbon correction work I just received my new spoiler. Just spent some time making it perfect before installation. Here are a few 50/50 correction pictures. I used a PCXP Megs 105 with a yellow B&S pad Menzerna 106FA with a green B&S pad Left side untouched - Right side corrected __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	awesome! Please provide more details as to what products you used, if they are readily available and did you put in the elbow grease or use a machine to polish? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-04-2012, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I listed the tools and product used in the original post. The machine is the Porter Cable XP (PCXP) I used 4" pads on the spoiler but normally use 5.5" pads when correcting a whole vehicle. You can get all of this stuff and more at https://detailersdomain.com/ , they are also a forum sponsor. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-05-2012, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Thanks! It's a Carbon Signal spoiler. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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