Polishing the car body is not just a process, which can give the car a stunning look, but also by the method of eliminating some external damage (small scratches and shale). Abrasive polishing of the car body with 3M funds requires compliance with the technological process, therefore, all experts, Those who want to work with these materials must take a training course and receive a certificate.
Polishing paste 3M
The process of polishing
The process of polishing cars, using 3M polish, performed in several stages:
- Polishing paste with fine-grained abrasive. Partial removal of the top layer of paintwork of the body must be performed.
- The device works for the car using a special abrasive paste, which is designed to restore shine.
- Polishing the whole body with non-abrasive paste, which will be able to give the car a special glow.
- Applying protection to the body, which will prevent the influence of external factors on the color and gloss of the body.
Full-fledged car polishing, using 3M polish, divided into three stages of body processing, below we will consider a more detailed description of these stages. The first of these will be a high abrasive polishing paste.
Why do the following::
- A small amount of polishing paste is applied to the body surface. If you continue to use a polisher, that is recommended, then apply a small amount of polish on it.
- Then start the polishing process in a circular motion. Keep in mind, that at this stage there will be no special brilliance, as this polishing paste is intended for leveling of a surface and removal of small scratches, which will make the top layer of paint completely smooth:
- work on conditionally square plots with faces in 60 centimeters - experts even divide the middle hood of the car 6 zones and work with them in turn;
- treat each area by 3-4 minutes at speed 900-1500 machine speed;
- the paint surface should not overheat, but be warm enough, about 40-50C;
- in relief areas it is important to reduce turnover;
- when working, make sure, so that the paste remains on the surface with a light film, but no more.
Polish for the car in body color
Set for polishing of the car 3M
The second stage is the device of processing of a body of the car, using a polish with less abrasive, which will give it a radiant look:
- Use a polisher for work and a foam nozzle.
- Apply a small amount of paste on the nozzle and work over the entire surface, the polishing area no longer needs to be zoned here, as the surface is not heated during such work.
- The work can be stopped, when you can see the bright mirror shine of the body.
Next, be sure to perform the task of protection on the polished paintwork of the body. To do this, the manufacturer 3M has a special polishing paste to protect the shine of cars, which must be applied by a similar application of polishing technology. It is sold in banks by weight.
Additionally, 3M car polishing kits also include a polish to protect the shine, which can be applied after washing the car, which is a desirable solution for a polished car.
Additional recommendations
When preparing to polish your car it is very important to choose those products, which will help to do all the work quickly and efficiently. Therefore, always buy by weight products of the same series and manufacturer, so, the effect will be guaranteed and high quality. When choosing polishes, follow these recommendations:
- polishing paste can have different levels of abrasiveness, the abrasive itself is micro, thin, medium and even large, so, the more pronounced the defect, the more abrasive is needed;
- all pastes are quite versatile in use, all require careful work by hand or polisher, but it is still better to choose tools for manual or machine polishing based on your method of work.
Regular use of polishing will help keep your car in perfect condition for much longer.
For the same cases, when you do not have time to fully polish the car or it was carried out not so long ago, but the luster has already been lost, then you can use a special polish, which will help fill in any risks and divorces, which could appear on two-component paint coatings as a result of abrasive polishing or microdamages.
Abrasive paste for car polishing
The process of polishing the body
Also consider a few important nuances when working with car polishing:
- pay attention to the thickness of the paint layer of the car, work carefully, because in most modern cars it is quite thin;
- it is very important to do this in time to remove any defects in the car, as soon as you notice the damage;
- removal of defects by means of polishing will allow to prolong service life of a paint and varnish covering and to avoid more expensive repair.
The device works with abrasive pastes can be performed up to 6 times in a lifetime of a paint and varnish covering, if it is factory. If you repaint the car, it all depends on the thickness of the coating layer. Also consider, that 3M paste will allow to achieve such results:
- will remove stains and help get rid of dullness;
- the car after a full polishing cycle will look, as if freshly painted;
- it is most effective to use brand products with polishers;
- polishing paste shows the most impressive results on dark surfaces.