Carpro Reflect
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Carpro Reflect
Another question for out detailing gurus. What speed do I need to use to get the best results with fairly hard paint. Also can Reflect be used as the second step for paint correction, or does it need to be a third step after compound and polish? Since I already have it, I’m using Griots Garage correcting cream and their perfecting cream.
The pads I’m using are the 5 inch Rupes ultra fine white finishing pad or the 3 inch Carpro gloss pad. I m probably going to order a couple more Carpro gloss pads soon if the Rupes pads don’t give me the he results I want. Thanks again in advance.
The pads I’m using are the 5 inch Rupes ultra fine white finishing pad or the 3 inch Carpro gloss pad. I m probably going to order a couple more Carpro gloss pads soon if the Rupes pads don’t give me the he results I want. Thanks again in advance.
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With these new compounds and polishes you "Should" be able to go from compound to finishing. However, there are a lot of things that could change that.
Obviously a test section first. Compound a larger then normal area and then split it into 2 sections. Test the perfecting cream directly next to Reflect and see what you have.
Obviously a test section first. Compound a larger then normal area and then split it into 2 sections. Test the perfecting cream directly next to Reflect and see what you have.
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Agree with eagle. I will add that I would fully expect you to be able to go straight from Correcting Cream to Reflect no problem as CC usually finishes down really nice on its own.
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Eagle and Gizmo, thanks for the info. I think I have found the right pads for the Reflect. The other day I was using the black Griots pad with Reflect and wasn’t getting good results. I ordered some Rupes white pads and the results were there. I also increased the speed to 4-4 1/2 from 3. It’s supposed to be cold and windy for the rest of the weekend and most of next week. Guess I’m gonna have to wait.
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Thanks for setting me straight on the correction cream. The weather cooperated this afternoon so I could get a little done and the Reflect worked great after the correction cream. The panels turned out great. I wish I had an enclosed garage so I can do it all at once. Thanks again.
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With these new compounds and polishes you "Should" be able to go from compound to finishing. However, there are a lot of things that could change that.
Obviously a test section first. Compound a larger then normal area and then split it into 2 sections. Test the perfecting cream directly next to Reflect and see what you have.
Obviously a test section first. Compound a larger then normal area and then split it into 2 sections. Test the perfecting cream directly next to Reflect and see what you have.
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I have been able to get out and work on it the past few days and have noticed that I am definitely getting the hang of it because I’m getting more done in the same period of time. The Correcting cream is getting the job done, finishing out to a nice finish and the Reflect is finishing great. If I had an enclosed garage I would probably be done by now. I hope that I don’t mess up the LSP up by taking so long to finish paint correction. Hopefully, I can do a rinse less wash followed by my panel prep before applying Cancoat.
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