polishing help needed

[Veyron]

The basics of polishing:

1. Level the paint with 800 or 900 grit sandpaper or #2400 polishing cloth. If your final coat of paint is has a very minimum of orange peel you can get away with starting with #3600. Ever seen a bumpy mirror? Of course not, the surface must be level to reflect clearly.

2. Once the surface is level you begin to remove all the scratches by increasing the grit count with each stage, and at each stage you must sand out all the previous scratches made by the previous grit. Finish up with at least 1500-2500 grit. Remember, if you use polishing cloths the number on them is NOT the grit. Example: #2400 polishing cloth is equal to about 950 grit(American standards). It's best to start with #3600(1350 grit) if you have minimal orange peel and work your way up to #6000(2000 grit) at least.

3. Start rubbing with compound in a circular motion and use pressure to burnish the paint smooth. You should have a mirror finish with some practice if you follow these guidelines.

[werdy666]

yeah after using 1500 grit wet and dry and then the fine and finish polish compounds, i do still have some scratches, but i can see that mirror in them. Just gotta practice and i will get it perfect eventually!

Thanks to all that have helped me in here! It is very appreciated!

Werdy666