Hey all, I am sure someone can help me. I have done this before but I wanted some input before I bought some new polish.

I had a small chip and a huge paint peel on my car. I finished the small chip's touch up and wet sanded it with 1000 grit. It is nice and smooth and looks seamless. I haven't done this in like 3 years so I don't even remember what polish I used. I am still working on the big peel on the mirror, makes me thrilled with my paint (it is so dang thick). The chip was so deep it actually took a piece of the mirror. So, I am still layering it and getting it filled up.

So, what polish do you guys recommend to fix up the sanded area?? Preferably something I can get locally...but I am open to anything.

Thanks!!

 

You will need two polishes, one aggressive (almost a compound) and one finishing polish. The aggressive polish will remove the sanding marks but leave marring of its own. The finishing polish will then remove the marring from the first polish. Once you're satisfied with the look you need to protect it with Wet Paint, sealant, or wax. Meguiars should be available in auto stores, etc.

I'm assuming the work will be done by machine so start with the least aggressive pad initially then step up to a more aggressive one until the desired results are achieved. The finishing polish should be done with the least aggressive pad. Good luck.

 

Cool, that is a little more detailed than I have done in the past, it will probably look better too....I will work on that soon.

 

I would clay bar it as well..... it did wonders for my 98 accord's paint and my CL will get it in the spring time

 

You may be able to get away with only one polish but there are a lot of factors including how you want the finished product to look. Claying is always a good idea but I thought you said you had done that not long ago??