mcfalcon Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hello everyone. I have a truck that I have now decided to fix up and keep. Music will not come till next year but I wanna go ahead and start on the outside (paint , trim, etc). I have never done anything like this and have many questions. My first is do I ask all my questions here or do I start a build log and ask there? Or do I asked here and just post results in build log? Anyways all opinions are greatly appreciated. Still learning but have started gathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfalcon Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Well............ I guess I will start with a question. I have never done any buffing on a vehicle. I kind of want to spruce up the paint a little bit. Now me being a beginner should I be starting with a light cutting compound? And if so what do you guys use/and or recommend? Still learning but have started gathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigManAC Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I cant remember the name of the compound I used but I know I got it at autozone. I would also recommend buffing by hand to start off instead with a buffer just to make sure you dont go through the clear. 2001 Saturn L200-Sony MEX-BT4100PFRONT STAGE:- (4) Crescendo PWX 6- Cadence XA250.2SUB STAGE:-Fi Audio BL 15 (Sealed Off)-Crescendo BC2kELECTRICAL:- Singer 240A alt - XS Power D3400- SkyHigh OFC power/speaker wire- Big 3 with SkyHigh 0gaugeBuild Log: Click HereScores: 146.5db @ 29hz Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Check out Mequiars cleaning compound wax. works great.Clay bar works great also. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegoclass2010 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'm also starting to get into the detailing hobby, I would recommend you look up chemical guys videos in youtube. For your questions I would start with a clay bar and a quick detail spray to de contaminate and give your a glassmall feel .. if that doesn't give you what you where looking for I would looking into a rubbing compound... it would help if you post pictures to see what kind of condition the paint is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfalcon Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Will do. I have that billion scratch look but I'll get some pics. My hood and roof will need to be repainted but I want to go ahead and start preserving what I got. Still learning but have started gathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigManAC Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 ^^x2 on the chemical guys on youtube. 2001 Saturn L200-Sony MEX-BT4100PFRONT STAGE:- (4) Crescendo PWX 6- Cadence XA250.2SUB STAGE:-Fi Audio BL 15 (Sealed Off)-Crescendo BC2kELECTRICAL:- Singer 240A alt - XS Power D3400- SkyHigh OFC power/speaker wire- Big 3 with SkyHigh 0gaugeBuild Log: Click HereScores: 146.5db @ 29hz Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfalcon Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Will definitely check them out. Still learning but have started gathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I second the buffing by hand if you are a beginner... last thing you want to do is burn the finish using a buffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 What vehicle (truck) you got bro ?? Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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