Junkman's "How to Completely Repair Your Paint Damage - The Videos!

Junkman2008 · 06-14-2014, 08:40 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad it worked out for you.

Plasmite · 06-26-2014, 08:29 AM

Thanks for all the hard work put into making these DIY's Junkman. Your expertise is more than appreciated by me

Junkman2008 · 06-26-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Plasmite

Thanks for all the hard work put into making these DIY's Junkman. Your expertise is more than appreciated by me

Thank you for watching.

mishuko · 08-01-2014, 01:00 PM

thanks for your time and effort for this tutorial! I'm slowly working around the car... did the rear bumper and trunk then will work on sides and front over the weekend.

best advise you gave was -> PATIENCE!!!! It's going to take time cause technique > product.

Junkman2008 · 08-01-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

... best advise you gave was -> PATIENCE!!!! It's going to take time cause technique > product.

Yes grasshopper... the red pill is strong with this one...

Junkman2008 · 05-10-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mliebs

Junkman, I just finished watching some of your videos and found them quite entertaining and informative. I have a quick question for you. I have a UDM (ultimate detailing machine) which is a Porter Cable, and a Flex 3401. I recently purchased a 2015 370z and plan on clay baring it and polishing it when I'm on vacation next month. I only plan on using Menzerna Super Finish after using the clay but wanted to know if a green pad was good enough or if I should go to a white pad. I have a couple of white pads but have several green pads that I've never used. I'm currently using Lake Country pads but have about 6 green pads from properautocare that they don't make any more. It looks like they were probably made by Lake Country (due to the pattern on the front) but they have rounded edges and the back half of the pad is blue instead of being solid green. Do you have any suggestions? I'm also using Blackfire Wet Diamond or Wolfgang 3.0 sealant when I'm finished (I have both on hand).

First, the UDM is NOT like a PC and a rotary combined. Regardless of their marketing, it's more like a PC with a 20% more powerful motor. I don't see that being anything significant because the back plate doesn't have forced rotation like the Flex 3401VRG. If it had that, then there would be a significant difference between it and the PC. At least you didn't spend some ungodly amount of money for that "more powerful" polisher. The Bosch 1250DEVS is a hybrid PC/Flex. You can burn paint with that thing or use it like a PC with no worries at all. It has a locking mechanism that switches it between modes.

As for pads, do you know what the difference is between a white pad and a green pad? If you don't know who manufactures the pad, how do you know what the cut of the pad is? Answer that question for me. Also, I am not impressed with anything by Wolfgang. The Menzerna product is fine.

mliebs · 05-10-2015, 02:45 PM

I was trying to say that I have a UDM and I also own a Flex 3401 (I purchased the flex in 07 I think).

I have green and white pads from Lake Country:

The labeling on the LC green pad says this. This soft green polishing/finishing pad will remove light imperfections, including mild swirl marks and mild oxidation. Use light swirl removers, polishes and cleaner waxes. This soft green pad can be used after compounding to apply a finishing polish or to apply one-step products.

The labeling on the LC white pad says this. This white pad is intended for use with pre-wax cleaners, waxes, and sealants. This pad is highly absorbent to allow for even product application. It has very light cutting power in order to clean the paint without abrading clear coat or single stage finishes.

The green pads from proper auto care don't have anything on them but they look like the LC green pad and their part number starts with LC so I was assuming it's probably from Lake Country.

Since the finish was new I wasn't sure if the LC green pad would be too aggressive.

Junkman2008 · 05-10-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mliebs

... Since the finish was new I wasn't sure if the LC green pad would be too aggressive.

Then the number one rule that you should follow when looking at your situation is to always start with the least aggressive method first and work your way backwards.

darkphantom · 05-21-2015, 09:59 PM

Yo junkman - awesome videos! I just haven't gone through them all - any recommendations if I don't have a garage nearby? in an apartment right now with no access to a hose to wash the car. I take my beater to the local DIY play and just spray it down with their pressure hose and the foam gun.

Junkman2008 · 05-21-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Yo junkman - awesome videos! I just haven't gone through them all - any recommendations if I don't have a garage nearby? in an apartment right now with no access to a hose to wash the car. I take my beater to the local DIY play and just spray it down with their pressure hose and the foam gun.

I use to go to a DIY place in the middle of the night and take my time washing the car. Just do it in a nice part of town. The lighting is excellent and you won't have to worry about water spots at night.

darkphantom · 05-25-2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I use to go to a DIY place in the middle of the night and take my time washing the car. Just do it in a nice part of town. The lighting is excellent and you won't have to worry about water spots at night.

Thanks man, I saw the reply on youtube

I need to grab a bucket and the grit guard to do it properly.

iidylii · 02-16-2016, 06:41 PM

hey junkman...thanks so much for the time and effort you put into what you do...it helps so much...

I had a question and if there is a video about it maybe you could put up a link...im wondering if when I am polishing on the car and following as close to your technique as I can am I able to go around my entire car for instance with the orange hex logic pad without stopping to clean it out? like I said im not sure I found a video with this info in it but if so could you please point me in the right direction...thanks again

Junkman2008 · 02-16-2016, 07:33 PM

As long as you don't clog the pores of the pad by using too much compound, then the pad will continue cutting. Once the pores are clogged, then of course it will not. So if you are paying attention to what you are doing and watching your results as well as the condition of te pad, then you will be able to see how long you can use a given pad. If the damage in the paint is somewhat light, I can do an entire car with one pad per product. Of course, my technique is always spot on and that's the reason I can get away with that.

RequiemZ · 02-23-2016, 04:56 PM

Just went through all the videos. Very helpful and easy to understand. I ordered all your recommendations for pads, porter cable, polishes, and a foam gun. Looking forward to using them. After i am done, i'll post some before/after pics of the results i get using your techniques.

Junkman2008 · 02-23-2016, 06:50 PM

I will look forward to seeing your results.

06-14-2014, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10260	Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad it worked out for you. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

06-26-2014, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-21-2015, 09:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 244	Yo junkman - awesome videos! I just haven't gone through them all - any recommendations if I don't have a garage nearby? in an apartment right now with no access to a hose to wash the car. I take my beater to the local DIY play and just spray it down with their pressure hose and the foam gun. __________________ '13 PW M6 \| Takeda \| ARK GRiP V2 \| H&R

02-16-2016, 07:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10260	As long as you don't clog the pores of the pad by using too much compound, then the pad will continue cutting. Once the pores are clogged, then of course it will not. So if you are paying attention to what you are doing and watching your results as well as the condition of te pad, then you will be able to see how long you can use a given pad. If the damage in the paint is somewhat light, I can do an entire car with one pad per product. Of course, my technique is always spot on and that's the reason I can get away with that. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

02-23-2016, 06:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10260	I will look forward to seeing your results. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

08-01-2014, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	thanks for your time and effort for this tutorial! I'm slowly working around the car... did the rear bumper and trunk then will work on sides and front over the weekend. best advise you gave was -> PATIENCE!!!! It's going to take time cause technique > product.

05-10-2015, 02:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
mliebs Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 29 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 11	I was trying to say that I have a UDM and I also own a Flex 3401 (I purchased the flex in 07 I think). I have green and white pads from Lake Country: The labeling on the LC green pad says this. This soft green polishing/finishing pad will remove light imperfections, including mild swirl marks and mild oxidation. Use light swirl removers, polishes and cleaner waxes. This soft green pad can be used after compounding to apply a finishing polish or to apply one-step products. The labeling on the LC white pad says this. This white pad is intended for use with pre-wax cleaners, waxes, and sealants. This pad is highly absorbent to allow for even product application. It has very light cutting power in order to clean the paint without abrading clear coat or single stage finishes. The green pads from proper auto care don't have anything on them but they look like the LC green pad and their part number starts with LC so I was assuming it's probably from Lake Country. Since the finish was new I wasn't sure if the LC green pad would be too aggressive.

02-16-2016, 06:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
iidylii Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38 Drives: 2014 370z nismo Rep Power: 10	hey junkman...thanks so much for the time and effort you put into what you do...it helps so much... I had a question and if there is a video about it maybe you could put up a link...im wondering if when I am polishing on the car and following as close to your technique as I can am I able to go around my entire car for instance with the orange hex logic pad without stopping to clean it out? like I said im not sure I found a video with this info in it but if so could you please point me in the right direction...thanks again

02-23-2016, 04:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
RequiemZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Airdrie, AB Posts: 10 Drives: 2013 Black Cherry Rep Power: 10	Just went through all the videos. Very helpful and easy to understand. I ordered all your recommendations for pads, porter cable, polishes, and a foam gun. Looking forward to using them. After i am done, i'll post some before/after pics of the results i get using your techniques.

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