My IROC has a fresh red paint job on it, looks great but needs the clear coat polished since the paint is cured. What type of polish and what kind of pad do I need for my high speed polisher? Do I need a finishing pad, the foam one? Or a light cutting pad?

And what type of polish?

I'm not body expert so I need kicked in the right direction here.

Thanks,

Mike

 

Mike, you should talk to whoever painted your car about what to use. Typically its a multi step process. If you know the type of paint used you could also talk to a autobody supply store in your area. They could sell you everything you need and give you some pointers on how to NOT screw up your new paint.

 

Solid advice above, talk to the painter, some paints don't buff well after xxx time. High speed polisher? A 5000 rpm high speed angle grinder should not be used. Like stated it's a multi-step process, wet sanding, cutting compound, polishing compound, machine glaze, final glaze, appropriate pads for each step and backing plates, etc

I would recommend 3M or Meguire's products don't waste your money on cheap products(ie:turtle wax compound), the grit is not consistent, the results are just not the same, considerably more labor intensive, and look like you polished it with a brick.