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Prep before any pad touches paint
Wash, chemically decontaminate, and mechanically decontaminate. Polishing over bonded contamination grinds it into the clear coat.
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Step one: cut
Use a compound with a cutting pad to remove defects. Work a small section, keep the pad flat, and let the abrasive break down fully before wiping.
- Work 2ft x 2ft sections
- Moderate pressure on the cut pass, lighter as it finishes
- Wipe with a clean towel and inspect under strong light
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Step two: refine
Switch to a finishing polish and a soft polishing or finishing pad. This removes the haze the compound left and brings gloss back up.
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Verify before you protect
Wipe the panel with a dedicated polish-oil remover or IPA-based prep and inspect again. Oils can hide haze that reappears in direct sun after the customer drives away.
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Pad hygiene
Clean pads between sections with compressed air or a pad brush, and swap to a fresh pad every panel or two. Loaded pads cut unevenly and cause hazing.
Not sure what to buy?
Call the counter or stop by 786 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955. We will match the product to your process instead of selling you the whole shelf.