CCTking

Lookin good now!
Black usually isnt that hard to keep track of but when things like this happen it definitely throws the game off. Just be careful where ya spray bro! Haha

ZipZap04

Thanks. The dude at whiteglove said they use this carp on boats, throw it out. I said, OK.

DaGonz

Don't use carp to polish out your paint.. their scales only cause more marring!

unnoticedtrails

I've seen it's havoc on DVDs and CDs...on paint it seems to be as bad!

97GT12

rubbing compound isn't right for modern paint finishes. It can easily ruin them.
I typically use meguiars products. Usually heavy cut cleaner and show car glaze. These are very safe products to use and the abrasives diminish in size as they are used. There is really no worry about going through the clear coat.

I suppose the most severe job I've done with these is when someone sideswiped my parents' car when it was parked on the street. Lots of scratches and paint transfer, but just a smashed side mirror and a small crease dent. I got the paint off and most of the scratches out. What remained wasn't visible unless looking for it. Done many more minor things with them as as well.

And sun tan lotion... at one place I worked we had to put the products through a test of lotions and other stuff people put on their skin to see what the chemical attack did to paint and plastics. The chemical attack of these products could result in the plastic cracking easily.

CCTking

I remember someonw was shaking a bottle of tanning oil and the cap wasnt on right. It flew off and my right door got drenched. It was at the beach too so the sand and wind did even more damage. Thankfully we had super soakers (hey its the beach during summertime haha) so i soaked the door. Still wasnt enough. Went home and used meg's polish and glaze to fix the damage. Clay bar did wonders too. This was back when i had my black 02 gt. really sucked, glad to see you got your issue fixed too

ZipZap04

Yep dude at whiteglove said meg's polish, i have the car wash but i got the ice stuff. I couldnt believe how it got so spotted, or whatever, on the car. Sorry to hear of the beach exp and doing the tests musta been neat.

ZipZap04

The swirls are back and is the mistyness, gahhhh. Uncle

ford20

Try some Zymol HD Clense, it removes all waxes, seleants, glazes etc. from the paint of your car so it might help with the spray tan

DaGonz

There comes a time where one might have to "bite the bullit" and have the car professionally detailed.

1999 Black 35th GT

Zip Zap, no need to fret. You did NOT go through your clear coat. If you did by hand you would either be a machine or working at it for hours. You have simply removed a very thin layer of paint but that is what compounds do. What I would suggest is giving Meguiars a call or checking out Meguiarsonline.com.

If you prefer to try and correct it yourself, go grab some Ultimate Polish and Ultimate Compound. Try the UP first as you want to attempt the least aggressive method first. Apply a small amount to a foam applicator pad and work gently into your paint taking care not to apply pressure with your finger tips but your entire hand evenly. If needed, step up to the ultimate compound and then follow that with UP and then your favorite wax. What you did with the Turtle Wax Ice was hide the swirls with the silicones in the product.

Here's a video on using Meguiars by hand:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIklU-DjwYs

That is Mike Stoops there. If you have any questions, create an account on meguiarsonline.com and ask away. He will answer!

ZipZap04

Well ya'll, I think i'm going to a shop to get this done. I still haven't found the way to do cuz i am scared of what the compound did. I must've missed a step after the compound. I am going to use www.autobsessions.net. They work on a lot of exotic cars, i hope i dont feel intimidated. It's a lot of money but i need it done by winter. Does any1 suggest anything or any1 in SW/W jersey?

Thanks

ZipZap04

I was quoted $265 for the whole car. Not too bad?

AlsCobra

Sounds like a great price. I would pay that to get it done.

ZipZap04

It's set for friday. Just in time for my to the sea shore cruise. I will get before n after pics. It's for the 4-step process he said.

TDS

If you are going to do the car by hand or with a orbital buffer, then use the Mequairs Ultimate Compound/ Polish duo, otherwise have it done by a detail shop.

TDS

ZipZap04

I think they use the Carrabus(sp?)? It's on the web site. It is finished and cooking overnite. I can't wait to get it n take pics! I pick it up tomorrow morn! I've been contemplating doing this so i hope it will turn out better.

ZipZap04

Ok i got the detail done. Overwhelmed with how good it turned out. It was a shame that it rained the day after. So i only got a few hours to drool. Here are the pics..

UnrealFord

Looks good, now go out and spray some sun tan lotion in the air..