[tmc1stgen]

I am trying to get the orange peel out of a 4 year old -3 stage paint job below the body line.
I have wet sanded with 2000 with a steady stream of water and got the peal off leaving a smooth but hazy finish. Using the Maguires cleaner ( which is supposed to removed swirls and scratches) buy hand and in some cases a random orbital buffer. I then wipe it down woth a micro fiber cloth and move on to the polish which I apply with the random (and clean applicator) and wipe off with a clean micro fiber towel. -Its still hazy! After repeated attempts it just keeps coming out with the ever smallest, finest scratches causing a slight haze.

I have heeded the warning to take my time and be gentle but after 2 days worth of playing with it I gotta ask am I babying it or am I using the wrong products and or buffer? Won't a regular orbital burn through it? The random does seem like its not really getting on it enough though.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[98blackburb]

Just 1 of many ways in correct steps... 1. Sand 2. Compound 3. Machine Glazing 4. Paint Protection

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/Paint_Finish_Tutorial.html

Personally after you Machine Glaze, If you use a good Clay Bar sytem then paint protection it makes a real nice finish...........

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/

If you follow up in this order you've done 1...go to 2,3, & 4 if should produce a nice finish..........good luck

 

[CDJr]

Being 4 years old, the clear is plenty hard, so its taking extra effort. I would use 2500 and/or maybe 3000 after the 2000 to make it easier to buff and polish.
If I were you, Id probably go back to wetsanding with some 3000 and THEN start with the compounds.

 

[Bob Tiley]

I think you will need a buffer not a random orbital and some good polishing compound. That paint is plenty hard and will take a lot to cut it.

 

[JimM]

ya, you're gonna need a real buffer and some good compuond
My dewalt and a bottle of 3m perfect-it would turn it to glass in minutes.

 

[tmc1stgen]

Sounds like everone is of the same basic opnion here. I will try some 3000 grit, get my hands on a real buffer here and some higher quality compound and give it another shot. I appreciate the input and will sound out on my results.

Thanks Fellers!