Agreed, also if you pour water on the scratch and it disappears then the scratch is within the top coat which means there is a good chance that it can be polished out.
Have you guys had any experience with treating paint chips yourself, or does this need proper TLC?
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I brought a kit from Halfords a few years ago, but didn't really have much success, I think results are quite colour dependant.
YouTube throws up some good videos though -
This is great - thanks for sharing @Texxaco. As someone who has previously not taken ANY interest in this kind of thing (due to not really caring about the boring cars we've owned in the past) i'm grateful for the pointers here, especially as i now do care about what i'm driving.... Cheers.
You're welcome @Dan Morritz
Take your time, it cures quickly but do read the instructions carefully. If you get stuck they are super helpful on the phone.
Hexlogic pads, Meguairs 105, Meguairs 205. Das6 DA. Virtually fool proof.
What surface is that? I've seen that kind of damage before, but on Caravans and Motorhomes.
Passenger door but pretty much every panel is like this, can’t really see them until I wash it
I've just ordered the DA8 from in2detailing. I've heard some good reviews from a wide usership and I can't wait to use it on our old C-Max before some light correction work on the bus. This could be the start of yet another new hobby....
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I've had a DAS 6 Pro for about 10 years and it has been a great machine. You would need to be an absolute animal to do any damage or bugger anything up with one. The new DA8 looks like a good upgrade. I like the look of the new moulded handle. I found the 6 more comfortable to use holding in that position as opposed to the side or D shaped handle.
When it comes to the number of pads used on polishing a T6 - how many pads are you using, and when are you changing the pads over? Theres a lot of videos recommending a pad swap after each panel.... does that mean 5-6 pads per van!?!? Plus compound and panel wipe.... sheeeesh!! Pricey!!
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Ordinarily, you wouldn't change pads on every panel. The pads are fairly hardy. Using a DA, wouldn't put much wear on the pad
Yep, and from what I’ve seen, the pads need to get to the right level of saturation too. I did check with @Texxaco about his washing habits too - happy to confirm that he isn’t a stranger to soap and water!!!
Just continuing on with this thread - does anyone use a smaller pad (to fit say, a 75mm backing plate) for roof work - to account for the ridges?
