2BADD, can ya hook a brother up ? ? ?
Hey Plumcrazy here ya go my friend!
And to any others that might want to get some swirls/scratches/chips out!
Dave
ITEMS YOU WILL NEED:
Porter Cable # 7424
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dtools%26field-keywords%3Dporter%20cable%207424%26results-process%3Ddefault%26dispatch%3Dsearch/ref%3Dpd%5Fsl%5Faw%5Ftops-1%5Ftools%5F4463785%5F2/102-5370078-9890562 Best Price.
3M Foam Polishing Pad Glaze # 05996 Napa Auto Stores
3M Perfect it Rubbing Compound # 39002 Napa Auto Stores
Micro Fiber Towels
http://www.rightlook.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=88
6" Porter Cable Velcro Pad holder
http://www.topoftheline.com/porcabvelpad.html
6" Velcro Foam Polishing Pads:
http://www.buffandshine.com/index.html Rich, Call the factory and tell them you need 6" Yellow, Black, and White Velcro Pads. I no longer see them at Top of the Line Co. This is where I got mine.
http://www.topoftheline.com/polisherpads.html Or just call top of the line too. Tell them the pads you want are 6" x 2 " wide. (thick) Velcro.
Yellow....More Abrasive for deeper swirls/scratches
Black...Less Abrasive for minor swirls/scratches
White...Buffing Pad For Finishing
Some tips and facts :
The Viper has 3 thick coats of clear coat on it. As do the rims.
You CANNOT burn thru the paint or clearcoat, you can stand on the PC, and there will be no damage at all.
Stay away from sharp edges or corners, there is less paint in these areas, be gentle on these areas.
Do NOT use the PC and 3M products in the SUN.
Only do the areas with swirls, no need to do the complete car.
Do not rub the PC against the black plastic door button areas.
DO NOT use the wool pads or any others that come in the PC Box.
You can also use the 3M products on your rims. But use a small Micro-fiber towel instead of the PC.
Use the California Dusters between Viper Drives. Get a large and a small one. Get a few! Gentle on those rims!!!
Ok now for the Process!
Wash Viper with dawn detergent and use claybar. After drying Viper , take car outside in the sun and look over real well for all swirls and make a note or sketch of the areas of swirls.
Use Porter Cable with 6" Yellow pad on Swirls and scratches. Use a quarter size dab of 3M 39002 on pad, place pad and PC on swirl and set for 5-6K rpms. Work 1/2 pad pressure at all times. If the pad is 2 " wide ..compress it against Viper 1/2 way. Move Buffer "slow" back and forth. Remove after 15-30 seconds. and wipe area with a Micro-fiber towel and inspect swirl area. If you create any HAZE..don't worry, Just apply more 39002 and go at it again , BUT move the buffer "faster", back and forth.
When swirls are all removed from your Viper, you can use the Black pad and the 3M Glaze 05996. The Glaze is a wonderfull product. It is actually a milder abrasive containing micro-scopic glass beads that crush down. Use 5-6 K rpms, BUT go faster back and forth. Buff to a high gloss. Aply the same amount on the pad, about a dime to quarter size to work a 2ft. x 2 ft. area. then wipe with the micro fiber towels. You will like the results.Now take car out in the sun and inspect it. If happy then you can apply wax.
NOW WAX ON!!!
Go get your Zaino Z-2 and ZFX and go to it! Use Micro-fiber towels to buff Zaino off. Or Pinnacle Products. They are BOTH The Best out there.
Then take your PC and the white pad and use it at 3K rpms..and buff that awesome finish out!!!! NO PRESSURE ON THE WHITE PAD! You are finishing.
Then use the spray! Z-8, or Pinnacle Crystal Mist!
You will be impressed with the results!
The first times you get the swirls out you will start laughing and say to yourself..this is cool! It is Easy!!! I myself have never had a buffer in my hand untill I had the Viper. It is really easy and once you get the hang of it...you will look forward to doing it on a regular basis.
As far as the deeper scratches and stone chips use the Langka.
http://www.langka.com/
Remember :
SLOW moving buffer at high rpms 5-6 K removes SWIRLS
FAST moving buffer at high rpms 5-6 K removes HAZE
MEDIUM moving buffer at 3K rpms makes your wax job SHINE
Good Luck and don't be at all afraid of hurting your Viper. It is fun.
If you have any more questions or need anything, drop me a call or email!
Dave
