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Polishing Duco Tips
I found a thread earlier that i replied to & later realised it was an old one so i cut & paste & edited my reply into this new thread cause i reckon there's probably some people who get stuck on not knowing what polish is good for their duco. It may sound like i'm trying to sell the stuff but in reality it's the quality of the polish that counts.
Anyway i hope this comes in handy for someone out there who is fed up with the usual commercial stuff you buy from Autobarn & Supercheap Auto etc. It's worth going out of your way to get the right stuff. Below is a couple of basic trade secrets in polishing;
STEP 1 - [Polish out those scratch marks] You can use either 3M PERFECT IT III rubbing compound [part # is 051131-05933] to get those mild to light scratch marks out or even better but more expensive you can use a brand called Farecler [i think i mispelt it slightly but it's pronounced the same] Farecler make different compount grades for different types of buffing ie: course grit, medium grit, light grit etc. for good to bad condition paint. I forget which code Farecler use for mild to light scratch marks I have been out of the trade now for 4 years. These 2 products are generally used with buffing/cutting machines but are also excellent & just as good at cutting out scratches by hand as well.
STEP 2 - [Bring out the gloss] Get rid of that cloudy wax look off your duco & give it a deep wet look by using one of the best hand polishes there is on the market. It is used as a finishing polish so for instance if you have just polished out a scratch with a mild cutter then you will need to use a finer polish after it to bring out the gloss that the cutters took away. Remember that the cutters is to polish out scratches were as a final polish brings out the gloss and removes light swirl marks & that cloudy look that cutters leaves behind. The final polish can be applied as often as you like but should be done at least annually. It's Aussie made & owned & it's called GTI Extreme premium high gloss polish. This polish also easily gets off insects, tar & road grime stains & even polishes up chrome without leaving any streaks. It's highly recommended by people in the trade. Easy to use & non silicone based.
So there you go with the above 3 types of polish you will always get a good result. This stuff like any other polish on the market is not foolproof but is more foolproof & easier to use than any of the commercial types. It also pays to find out & your always best off knowing how to apply polish to your duco before you start any project because it can be expensive to get stuff ups fixed by a professional if you bugger it up.
Two main rules before starting are - Rule # 1 *don't do it in direct sunlight & Rule # 2 *make sure the duco is not too hot when you apply it. There are more rules of course so may-be some people out there can add onto this thread. :thumbsup:
You won't find these products at Autobarn or Supercheap Auto though. The products i mentioned are available from Preston Motors Group in Melbourne who supply the smash repair industry [i'm not sure if they supply Farecler]. They have trained reps who specialise in automotive paints like PPG etc. & also specialize with polishes, waffle pads & virtually every other product used in the automotive industry like genuine spare parts etc. Very competitively priced against Holden Dealers sometimes cheaper.
You can contact Preston Motors on [03] 9359-3999 or check them out on the internet www.prestonmotors.com.au.
You can contact GTI Extreme directly on 1800 032 650.
I hope this info comes in handy :drink:
Anyway i hope this comes in handy for someone out there who is fed up with the usual commercial stuff you buy from Autobarn & Supercheap Auto etc. It's worth going out of your way to get the right stuff. Below is a couple of basic trade secrets in polishing;
STEP 1 - [Polish out those scratch marks] You can use either 3M PERFECT IT III rubbing compound [part # is 051131-05933] to get those mild to light scratch marks out or even better but more expensive you can use a brand called Farecler [i think i mispelt it slightly but it's pronounced the same] Farecler make different compount grades for different types of buffing ie: course grit, medium grit, light grit etc. for good to bad condition paint. I forget which code Farecler use for mild to light scratch marks I have been out of the trade now for 4 years. These 2 products are generally used with buffing/cutting machines but are also excellent & just as good at cutting out scratches by hand as well.
STEP 2 - [Bring out the gloss] Get rid of that cloudy wax look off your duco & give it a deep wet look by using one of the best hand polishes there is on the market. It is used as a finishing polish so for instance if you have just polished out a scratch with a mild cutter then you will need to use a finer polish after it to bring out the gloss that the cutters took away. Remember that the cutters is to polish out scratches were as a final polish brings out the gloss and removes light swirl marks & that cloudy look that cutters leaves behind. The final polish can be applied as often as you like but should be done at least annually. It's Aussie made & owned & it's called GTI Extreme premium high gloss polish. This polish also easily gets off insects, tar & road grime stains & even polishes up chrome without leaving any streaks. It's highly recommended by people in the trade. Easy to use & non silicone based.
So there you go with the above 3 types of polish you will always get a good result. This stuff like any other polish on the market is not foolproof but is more foolproof & easier to use than any of the commercial types. It also pays to find out & your always best off knowing how to apply polish to your duco before you start any project because it can be expensive to get stuff ups fixed by a professional if you bugger it up.
Two main rules before starting are - Rule # 1 *don't do it in direct sunlight & Rule # 2 *make sure the duco is not too hot when you apply it. There are more rules of course so may-be some people out there can add onto this thread. :thumbsup:
You won't find these products at Autobarn or Supercheap Auto though. The products i mentioned are available from Preston Motors Group in Melbourne who supply the smash repair industry [i'm not sure if they supply Farecler]. They have trained reps who specialise in automotive paints like PPG etc. & also specialize with polishes, waffle pads & virtually every other product used in the automotive industry like genuine spare parts etc. Very competitively priced against Holden Dealers sometimes cheaper.
You can contact Preston Motors on [03] 9359-3999 or check them out on the internet www.prestonmotors.com.au.
You can contact GTI Extreme directly on 1800 032 650.
I hope this info comes in handy :drink:
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