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**CC69Rat** · 03-28-2012, 08:49 AM

Yes, 1500 on the initial cut and 2000 to really lay it out slick. Then use a variable speed buffer with a wool pad and a 3M compound. I start slow and usually end up around 1700 rpm. Once it's fairly slick I use a swirl remover on about 18-1900 rpm and a white foam pad. Then hand polish with Mirror Glaze #7 or the 3M hand glaze.

The paint on my GMC is probably 12-15yrs old so it's not going to be perfect but it sure looks a lot better than it did. I am definitely getting the dead stuff off.

I have never seen a shiney orange !

lol.

03-28-2012, 08:49 AM	#135
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Yes, 1500 on the initial cut and 2000 to really lay it out slick. Then use a variable speed buffer with a wool pad and a 3M compound. I start slow and usually end up around 1700 rpm. Once it's fairly slick I use a swirl remover on about 18-1900 rpm and a white foam pad. Then hand polish with Mirror Glaze #7 or the 3M hand glaze. The paint on my GMC is probably 12-15yrs old so it's not going to be perfect but it sure looks a lot better than it did. I am definitely getting the dead stuff off. I have never seen a shiney orange ! lol. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)