Colorsanding question for RacerX

[scott19]

RacerX,

I'm at the colorsanding point now. I did a search on the subject, and found a post that you wrote. In it, you recommended using 3M Perfect-It II rubbing compound with a wool pad to start the polishing, and then follow up with a polishing compound on a foam polishing pad.

After visiting the paint store this morning, I ended up with:

1.)3M Perfect-It 3000 (part #06060) Extra Cut Rubbing Compound

and

2.)3M Perfect-It 3000 (part #06064) Swirl Mark Remover.

I got these on the recommendation of the store guys. Will these do the job, or have I made a mistake? the #6064 is supposed to be real good for black paint...

Also, I don't have access to the type of buffer that uses the pad with the screw in the middle. All I have is a Black & Decker 8" electric buffer that uses the tie-on type pads. If I cannot find tie-on wool and foam pads, can I get by using the terry cloth type?

 

Thanks once again for all your help!

[Tim240z]

Color sanding really sucks.....been there done that...a few times.

Might be worth getting a body shop quote to do it. It will take them a fraction of the time and it will likely come out better......just food for thought....

[Metallicar]

If you wish to try it yourself, at least get the foam pads, as RacerX stated. It is difficult or impossible to get the swirls out with the terry cloth pads.

 

A cheap buffer like:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92623

 

is better than the tie on type you have.

 

Of course, I am a novice, so this is only what I can offer.

[scott19]

Thanks guys, I knew y'all would come through. I'll stop by a couple of places tonight to see if I can locate a better buffer.

I don't mind the labor of the colorsanding, just the cost! Those two bottles of 3M stuff I referred to above are $35 a quart! Ouch! This paint job is nickel and diming me to death!

[Clifton]

Harbor Freight sells a variable speed polisher that works great with those 3M foam pads. It comes with the velcro pad too. I think I paid $39 but have seen them on sale for $29.