Equipment for buffing new paint

[Laura]

well im looking at equipment for buffing up my mk1 golf when its just been painted, its not being laquered...

someone suggested and angle grider with appropriate attachment... does that work?

cheers

 

[JD]

If it's not being lacquered you need to be careful Laura.

But other than that, I can't really offer any advice. Kev (gally) or someone that works in a body shop is your best bet.

 

[Laura]

the idea seems to be put loooads of paint on then buff till shiney...

luckly im not the one doing it but im after as much info as possible.

although i do have a set of wheels that need polishing myself

 

[JD]

I would suggest a compounding pad with a cut compound like G3, but not 100%.

 

[ben_p]

why would you not 2k it?

 

[Gally]

Yeah i'm with Ben, laquer or go with clear overbase and not solid colour, you'll regret solid colour imo.

 

[Laura]

its a 28 year old car, solid colour is where its at, most mk1 s are solid, only few metallic.

it is 2k paint but not laqured...

just the way its done...

 

[Laura]

also this wasnt a thread about the colour or the paint... just the best machine polisher

 

[Gally]

Nobody mentioned colour Laura, more the type of paint used.

You can use a conventional PC on solid colour no problem. Just like metallic be careful and don't take too much off.