IDA Paint Correction and Machine Polishing 3

Question 1

What type of defect can typically NOT be removed by paint correction alone?

Accepted Answer

Scratches penetrating to the primer or metal

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Swirl marks

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Light oxidation

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Buffer trails

Question 2

What is 'pad priming' and why is it done?

Accepted Answer

Applying a small amount of product to a new foam pad to prevent it from absorbing too much compound

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Soaking a pad in water before use

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Applying a base layer of wax to the pad

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Cleaning a pad with an air gun

Question 3

How does paint hardness affect the choice of compound and pad combination?

Accepted Answer

Harder paint requires softer pads and milder compounds

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Paint hardness has no effect on product selection

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Harder paint requires more aggressive pads and compounds to achieve correction

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Softer paint always needs the most aggressive combination

Question 4

What is the purpose of a paint depth reading before and after polishing?

Accepted Answer

To verify that sufficient clear coat remains and document how much was removed

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To check the temperature of the panel

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To measure the gloss units of the finished surface

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To calibrate the polishing machine

Question 5

Which technique best prevents 'tiger stripes' when using a rotary polisher?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining consistent speed, overlap, and pressure throughout each pass

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Keeping the polisher at 90 degrees to the panel

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Moving the machine quickly across the surface without overlapping passes

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Using only circular motions with no straight passes

Question 6

After machine polishing, what step should be done before applying a ceramic coating?

Accepted Answer

Perform a panel wipe with an IPA solution to remove polish residue and oils

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Apply a layer of carnauba wax first

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Clay bar the entire vehicle again

Answer

Apply a gloss enhancer spray