How to achieve a super high gloss clear coat

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AI GeneratedThis guide explains how to transform a dull or imperfect clear coat into a high-gloss finish through a systematic process of wet sanding, multi-stage polishing, and waxing.
How to achieve a super high gloss clear coat.
If you have applied a clear coat by yourself, you may have a risk to get this.
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Start wet sanding with a 800 grit abrasive disc, then with 1500 grit and 2500 grit.
Use a foam interface to fit the shapes of the bodywork.
Sanding can be done with a 600 watts orbital buffer.
The dual rotation of the orbital buffers allows the disc to be constantly in motion, thereby reducing the risk of piercing the clear coat.
Wet the 800 grit abrasive disc.
Wet the surface.
Wet sand.
Use a medium rotation speed.
Excessive speed increase the risk of piercing the clear coat.
Rinse with water.
Wet sand with 1500 grit abrasive disc.
Rinse with water.
Wet sand with 2500 grit abrasive disc.
Rinse with water.
You no longer need the foam interface.
Put it aside.
In order to return the gloss to the clear coat you have to polish and then wax it.
To polish the clear coat use a hard buffer.
Polish the clear coat with compound polish with strong abrasive properties.
Apply the polish to the buffer.
Polish the clear coat.
Wipe off the lift overs of the product with a microfiber cloth.
In order to polish the clear coat use the all purpose waffle foam polishing pad to limit the effect of swirl marks.
Polish the clear coat with a finishing polish.
Apply the polish to the buffer.
Polish the clear coat.
Wipe off the lift overs of the product with a microfiber cloth.
The clear coat is not completely brilliant.
One could see the fine traces of sanding.
The brilliant clear coat could be achieved with this type of paint renovator making as ultimate compound.
Apply the product on a pad with medium hardness.
The product can also be applied by hand with a microfiber.
Shine the surface for about 1 minute.
If you have a large area to work on, proceed element by element of approximately 1 meter squared without exceeding 1 minute per element as the product must be wiped before it dries.
Wipe off the lift overs of the product with a microfiber.
To protect the clear coat from scratches it is recommended to apply a protective wax.
Apply the wax on a soft pad.
Spread the wax, this can also be done by hand.
Allow the wax to dry for at least 15 minutes.
To know if the wax is dry, put your finger on the wax, it should not move under the finger.
Wipe the wax with a clean microfiber.
Here is the final result.
