What's the best way to remove the webbing in the paint?, Just curious on the process and products used. Options

[Ericv1]

My paint on my teener is about a 9 out of 10. I would like to remove some of the webbing that has occured over the years and bring it back to a high gloss finish. I have a buffer and some rubbing compound but I wanted to know what's a good sealer and wax. Thanks.

[RFoulds]

Before you begin, its important to know what kind of paint is on your car. Different paint types, and different paint processes require different compounds, polishes and waxes.

If your car has a clearcoat, is it a european hard clearcoat or a softer american clearcoat?
If you have multiple color coats, but no clearcoat, is it lacquer, enamel, or urethane blend?

Just don't have at it with a buffer without knowing the answers, I doubt you wuill be happy with the results.

If I assume you have had a repaint in the last few years, chances are you have a multi stage paint, with a softer clearcoat. If that is the case, a buffer and compound can do a lot of damage. If fine scratches like spider webs are all that you are concerned about, a top quality glaze might be all you need. the scratches will still be there, but hardly noticeable.

Try a high quality polish or swirl remover followed by a glaze. Blackfire and Menzerna FMJ are two, top shelf brands. I use FMJ, followed by a coat of P21S pure carnauba.

The very best detail products can be found here.

www.properautocare.com

[Ericv1]

Before you begin, its important to know what kind of paint is on your car. Different paint types, and different paint processes require different compounds, polishes and waxes.

If your car has a clearcoat, is it a european hard clearcoat or a softer american clearcoat?
If you have multiple color coats, but no clearcoat, is it lacquer, enamel, or urethane blend?

Just don't have at it with a buffer without knowing the answers, I doubt you wuill be happy with the results.

If I assume you have had a repaint in the last few years, chances are you have a multi stage paint, with a softer clearcoat. If that is the case, a buffer and compound can do a lot of damage. If fine scratches like spider webs are all that you are concerned about, a top quality glaze might be all you need. the scratches will still be there, but hardly noticeable.

Try a high quality polish or swirl remover followed by a glaze. Blackfire and Menzerna FMJ are two, top shelf brands. I use FMJ, followed by a coat of P21S pure carnauba.

The very best detail products can be found here.

www.properautocare.com

From the records, the car was resprayed about 10 years ago. The sticker in the drivers' corner on the windshield says: PPG, Solex Duplicate, Laminated, Safety Float. Is this information usable as to what paint or process was used in the respray? And, I haven't used the buffer on the teener. I wanted more information before I used it. Thanks.