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

dirtrat · 01-23-2011, 07:48 PM

I appreciate your efforts and your attention to detail. These seem like very complete videos and you left us not guessing anything. I can't imaging how I've been abusing my paint over the years! I just bought a new 2011 370Z and have had it for a month with less than 500 miles on it. Do you recommend I clay this and give it a good wax job? I have no idea what kind of wax pretection (If any) these have from the factory. Also I was curious what your opinion is of the clearbra type protection that people are using?

Junkman2008 · 01-25-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtrat

I appreciate your efforts and your attention to detail. These seem like very complete videos and you left us not guessing anything. I can't imaging how I've been abusing my paint over the years! I just bought a new 2011 370Z and have had it for a month with less than 500 miles on it. Do you recommend I clay this and give it a good wax job? I have no idea what kind of wax pretection (If any) these have from the factory. Also I was curious what your opinion is of the clearbra type protection that people are using?

Claying paint is not something that you do because you think your paint needs it, claying is done when you test the paint and FEEL that it is necessary. Only by testing the paint can you say when or if it is necessary. I go into detail on this in my videos. Do you remember the method I used to test the paint? This is why I always tell folks to watch my videos more than once. There's so much info in there that you can't possibly catch it all the first time through.

The factory doesn't usually put any significant wax on your car so you want to do that as soon as possible.

The clear bra is an excellent investment if you take care when working around it. You never buff up next to it and never treat it with anything that is not recommended by the installer.

ezowner · 02-27-2011, 11:53 AM

Junkman2008. Your video is great. Very helpful.

I've recently tried a touchup job myself. I used 2000 grit Meguiar Finesse Sanding Block to finish and plane the spot. But it leaves scratches and marks I can't remove with wax or glaze.

Any suggestions?

Junkman2008 · 02-27-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ezowner

Junkman2008. Your video is great. Very helpful.

I've recently tried a touchup job myself. I used 2000 grit Meguiar Finesse Sanding Block to finish and plane the spot. But it leaves scratches and marks I can't remove with wax or glaze.

Any suggestions?

As Xan said, wax and glazes do nothing to repair paint. Wax is used to protect paint. Glaze is used to hide imperfections in the paint. You are not going to be able to repair the damage that you have done to the paint by hand, but you definitely don't want to pick up a rotary polisher if you are not experienced at using one. A orbital polisher is going to be what you need to get your hands on in order to undo the damage that you have done.

I cover all this in my wet sanding video series.

Xan · 02-27-2011, 12:07 PM

Wax or glaze are non abrasive they won't correct anything. You need to get some polish and a DA or rotary to get that back to a shine.

If I were you I would read up a bit more before you take sand paper to your paint...

Trips · 02-27-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Wax or glaze are non abrasive they won't correct anything. You need to get some polish and a DA or rotary to get that back to a shine.

If I were you I would read up a bit more before you take sand paper to your paint...

Xan · 02-27-2011, 06:15 PM

I think the best advice in this case would be to bring it to a pro before you do more damage....

Junkman2008 · 02-27-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

I think the best advice in this case would be to bring it to a pro before you do more damage....

Although he has used 2000 grit paper, it's an easy fix as long as he hasn't went through the clear coat. I know from experience that the paint on these Z's can be finicky but he should still be able to save it if he follows the steps in my wet sanding series.

I would agree that the quickest fix would be to let a pro take care of it. I could fix something like that in 10 minutes.

DangerDanJD · 04-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Great vids Junkman. Thanks for posting.

Junkman2008 · 04-06-2011, 01:51 PM

Thanks for watching!

kree · 04-15-2011, 10:16 PM

Thanks for these vids. I'm gonna do this during this week. All my materials are here now except for a brush to clean the Maguire's DA Microfiber pads. I'll try a regular cleaning brush lightly on them I suppose.... Wish me luck, lol.

tomnavone · 04-15-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kree

Thanks for these vids. I'm gonna do this during this week. All my materials are here now except for a brush to clean the Maguire's DA Microfiber pads. I'll try a regular cleaning brush lightly on them I suppose.... Wish me luck, lol.

Please let us know what u think about the new meguire's da microfiber pads. Im on the fence about purchasing that kit. Curious how it will work on our paint and if its any better than the old foam pads

Junkman2008 · 04-15-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kree

thanks for these vids. I'm gonna do this during this week. All my materials are here now except for a brush to clean the maguire's da microfiber pads. I'll try a regular cleaning brush lightly on them i suppose.... Wish me luck, lol.

luck!

kree · 04-16-2011, 11:09 PM

Should I use painters tape or something on edges of the headlights, etc., so that I don't hit them at all with my cutting compound?

Junkman2008 · 04-17-2011, 07:29 PM

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Should I use painters tape or something on edges of the headlights, etc., so that I don't hit them at all with my cutting compound?

That's a common practice and you've just stated a good reason. I say you're thinking, and that's a good thing.

02-27-2011, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Wax or glaze are non abrasive they won't correct anything. You need to get some polish and a DA or rotary to get that back to a shine. If I were you I would read up a bit more before you take sand paper to your paint... __________________

02-27-2011, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	I think the best advice in this case would be to bring it to a pro before you do more damage.... __________________

04-06-2011, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
DangerDanJD Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 40 Drives: 2010 370z Sport PG Rep Power: 15	Great vids Junkman. Thanks for posting. __________________ l 370z 2010 PG Sport l

04-06-2011, 01:51 PM	#10 (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 watching! __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

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01-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtrat Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento Posts: 170 Drives: 2011 370Z/Touring/Sp Rep Power: 15	I appreciate your efforts and your attention to detail. These seem like very complete videos and you left us not guessing anything. I can't imaging how I've been abusing my paint over the years! I just bought a new 2011 370Z and have had it for a month with less than 500 miles on it. Do you recommend I clay this and give it a good wax job? I have no idea what kind of wax pretection (If any) these have from the factory. Also I was curious what your opinion is of the clearbra type protection that people are using?

02-27-2011, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
ezowner Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ny Posts: 52 Drives: Fly Rep Power: 16	Junkman2008. Your video is great. Very helpful. I've recently tried a touchup job myself. I used 2000 grit Meguiar Finesse Sanding Block to finish and plane the spot. But it leaves scratches and marks I can't remove with wax or glaze. Any suggestions?

04-15-2011, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
kree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 75 Drives: 09 Touring Sport Rep Power: 16	Thanks for these vids. I'm gonna do this during this week. All my materials are here now except for a brush to clean the Maguire's DA Microfiber pads. I'll try a regular cleaning brush lightly on them I suppose.... Wish me luck, lol.

04-16-2011, 11:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
kree Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 75 Drives: 09 Touring Sport Rep Power: 16	Should I use painters tape or something on edges of the headlights, etc., so that I don't hit them at all with my cutting compound?