Paint Transfer

[copcar13]

I`m getting ready to detail a friends car. The cars paint is in good condition and shouldn`t require no more then a mild polish, sealant and wax. I plan on applying all of the products with a PC. There is one little glitch. There is a spot where the car was struck in a parking lot. The incident left a small dent and some paint transfer. My friend understands that I won`t be able to remove the dent, but he wants the paint transfer to be removed. Should I try to remove the paint by hand with polish?, or should I use my PC. Will the dent damage my pads? I want to avoid having to use a stronger polish on the entire car, but I don`t want the damaged area to stick out like a sore thumb after I remove the paint trnasfer. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jim

[CharlesW]

This problem came up a short time back for another member.
This thread might help you.

http://www.detailcity.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2765

Charles

[mirrorfinishman]

Originally posted by copcar13
Should I try to remove the paint by hand with polish?, or should I use my PC. Will the dent damage my pads?

If you go ahead and remove the transfered paint by hand you really should not have a problem. When you work by hand you will surely be able to know when you have done just the right amount of polishing to only remove the transfered paint. Remember, don`t get too aggressive. Always start with the least abrasive product first.

Just my thoughts...

[gentletouch]

Brake parts cleaner will remove the paint transfer. Then follow up with your sealant or wax over the section

[jkuan]

I`ve had good luck removing transferred Paint with a clay bar. It just take some time a 10 inch area took me about 20 Minutes to do; But it sure came out nice and clean.