Attn: SmokinDiesel

Dodge_this · 03-22-2008, 03:50 PM

In another thread, where a fellow asked about removing sap from his paint you made the statement:

"Then you can ethier polish/final polish and do some paint correction (ie: remove swirls, scratchs, micro-marring, etc) and re "jewel" the paint"

Would you mind giving a bit more detail? For example, what technique do you use to remove swirls, scratches and micro marring.

What is micro marring exactly?

And what is "re-jeweling" the paint and how is this accomplished.

Thanks in advance.

SmokinDiesel · 03-22-2008, 04:20 PM

Wow ... A whole thread dedicated to me ... I feel loved ...

Anyways ...
As far as removing swirls, light scratches, micro-marring, etc ...

It is different steps of polishing ...
Polish type and brand is really color dependant, car dependant, etc. Where one particular product will work great for "x" car ... another will be best for "y" car.

The absolute best polish that I have found and use (for all colors, etc.) is Menzerma products (from germany)

They have different grades (like all polishes) for your different needs.

Depending on how bad the area is that you are trying to correct, you can use different products, and different pad combinations.

Menz IP, SIP, & FP are going to tackle most jobs with the right pad combination.

Micro-marring is just that ... Micro ... Light hazing, spotty looking marks etc.

After you use a polish ... you will need to "re-jewel" the paint. Although some products (with the right pad combination) will finish down to LSP ready (if you are good enough), I still like to use a Final Polish, to "re-jewel" the paint surface.

Basically, after polishing, there will be some light "micro-marring" or light "hazing" left behind, even though the majority of swirls, scratchs, etc have been removed. When switching over to a Final or Finishing polish, with a polishing, or finishing pad (depending on what you polished with, ethier a cutting pad, or polishing pad) will "re-jewel" or bring back the super clear & depthness to the paint, and makes the paint surface 100% ready for your LSP (last step process) ie: wax or sealant

Any other questions ... Feel free to ask!

-Mike

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1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

notomas · 03-22-2008, 05:04 PM

Wow, nice info.

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Dodge_this · 03-23-2008, 12:22 AM

Thanks SD.

I wish you were a little closer to home.

By the way, my truck is black.

blacksmoke5.9 · 03-23-2008, 01:03 AM

Smokin your truck looks a lot like jakes01

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SmokinDiesel · 03-23-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksmoke5.9

Smokin your truck looks a lot like jakes01

No clue what his truck looks like ... But I am guess his truck looks a lot like mine!

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1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

03-22-2008, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dodge_this Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON, Canada Posts: 12 Dodge_this's Truck Pics	Attn: SmokinDiesel In another thread, where a fellow asked about removing sap from his paint you made the statement: "Then you can ethier polish/final polish and do some paint correction (ie: remove swirls, scratchs, micro-marring, etc) and re "jewel" the paint" Would you mind giving a bit more detail? For example, what technique do you use to remove swirls, scratches and micro marring. What is micro marring exactly? And what is "re-jeweling" the paint and how is this accomplished. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2006 2500\|SLT QC\|4X4\|48RE\|DiPricol Optix Gauges\|Front Receiver Hitch\|Firestone RideRites\|Bilstein Yellow/Blues\|Smarty Jr.

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03-22-2008, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,824 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Wow ... A whole thread dedicated to me ... I feel loved ... Anyways ... As far as removing swirls, light scratches, micro-marring, etc ... It is different steps of polishing ... Polish type and brand is really color dependant, car dependant, etc. Where one particular product will work great for "x" car ... another will be best for "y" car. The absolute best polish that I have found and use (for all colors, etc.) is Menzerma products (from germany) They have different grades (like all polishes) for your different needs. Depending on how bad the area is that you are trying to correct, you can use different products, and different pad combinations. Menz IP, SIP, & FP are going to tackle most jobs with the right pad combination. Micro-marring is just that ... Micro ... Light hazing, spotty looking marks etc. After you use a polish ... you will need to "re-jewel" the paint. Although some products (with the right pad combination) will finish down to LSP ready (if you are good enough), I still like to use a Final Polish, to "re-jewel" the paint surface. Basically, after polishing, there will be some light "micro-marring" or light "hazing" left behind, even though the majority of swirls, scratchs, etc have been removed. When switching over to a Final or Finishing polish, with a polishing, or finishing pad (depending on what you polished with, ethier a cutting pad, or polishing pad) will "re-jewel" or bring back the super clear & depthness to the paint, and makes the paint surface 100% ready for your LSP (last step process) ie: wax or sealant Any other questions ... Feel free to ask! -Mike __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ ....

03-22-2008, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
notomas Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rifle, Co Posts: 241 notomas's Truck Pics	Wow, nice info. __________________ 97 2500 4x4, excab , K&N intake, 4" exhaust, egt,boost,tranny temp on the pillar, 5 star viskus torque converter, converter lock up, stage lll rebuild, #100 plate, 3gsk, boost 30psi, starwheel forward and Smoke screw adjusted for power notomas@yahoo.com

03-23-2008, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dodge_this Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON, Canada Posts: 12 Dodge_this's Truck Pics	Thanks SD. I wish you were a little closer to home. By the way, my truck is black. __________________ 2006 2500\|SLT QC\|4X4\|48RE\|DiPricol Optix Gauges\|Front Receiver Hitch\|Firestone RideRites\|Bilstein Yellow/Blues\|Smarty Jr.

03-23-2008, 01:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
blacksmoke5.9 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: British columbia Posts: 284 blacksmoke5.9's Truck Pics	Smokin your truck looks a lot like jakes01 __________________ My 01 ctd 6spd SLT laramie /MBRP tb 4" /285/16 BF a/t's /Granitelli motorsports chip FOR SALE Dads 02 ctd 6spd /Holley blue/ boost elbow/ TB4"/Quadzilla Chip