Paint Correction on BSM

N1rve wrote

Maybe you sent the wrong video because all I see is this guy removing PPF because his car already had imperfections?

But this is what PPF will do to swirl marks...

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Ftell-me-more-about-how-ppf-wont-hide-swirls-v0-wtqznwup0mrd1.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D3024%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D67e61cdc049c9d4b1c684f1f23d58bd365a5b5af

You probably need to watch more of the video or the first part where he talks about why he is taking perfectly good PPF off.

It wasn't paint corrected before PPF so the only way he can get the scratches out is to remove the PPF and polish it.

Last week I had a 2-step paint correction and ceramic coat done for my BSM whipp. 10/10 satisfied it looks like I'm driving a brand new car everyday. If you have a BSM car, it will look 5x better and so much different from before. The sapphire (blue flake) was non-existent before the correction. It looked like a flat black car. Now i can see the blue actually shimmer in the sunlight. I washed it a few days ago doing a touchless wash only using soap and a light spray gun, that's all it needed to bring back the perfect paint. It's so beautiful looking I've been keeping it in the driveway savoring and admiring the beauty while driving the beater.

tdott wrote

You probably need to watch more of the video or the first part where he talks about why he is taking perfectly good PPF off.

It wasn't paint corrected before PPF so the only way he can get the scratches out is to remove the PPF and polish it.

I mean in the video those are deep scratches/gouges and even mentioned clear coat was sanded off in an area. That is different from swirl marks.

And if you look at the picture linked, it was a partial PPF without any paint correction which hides the swirls on black paint. I mean that's the reality of what PPF will do to swirl marks. It's pretty straight forward.

Why pay for paint correction when you can do it yourself. The reason people pay to have it done is because they don't know how to do it themselves. I have been showing people how to correct their paint for almost 20-years. First, it's not rocket science. If you watch this video and see what I do TO DAMAGE the paint BEFORE I show you how to fix it, you will know for a fact that I am well versed in this topic. I have started a many detailing careers for people who have watched this video. Bring popcorn, it is NOT a quick watch by any stretch of the imagination. You have been warned. 😊😊😊

It's good to be mindful of how deep scratches are before going to far. Sometimes it is not worth it to get the paint perfect.

Clearcoat is a finite resource and is your only protection for base paint layers to the elements. You're trading protection for visual appearance so keep that in mind.

The rule of thumb that I tell everyone to use in this video is that if your nail catches in the scratch, then it is far too deep for you to try and fix. If you follow that rule, you can't go wrong. I use that rule if I am fixing anything from a Toyota to a Lamborghini. Hasn't failed me yet.

Junkman2008 wrote

The rule of thumb that I tell everyone to use in this video is that if your nail catches in the scratch, then it is far too deep for you to try and fix. If you follow that rule, you can't go wrong. I use that rule if I am fixing anything from a Toyota to a Lamborghini. Hasn't failed me yet.

Good stuff. I have a few scratches on my G80 BSM and I plan to do a 2 step correction myself. I am just waiting for the right time and weather so I can also do a ceramic coating. As far as scratches, the ones I have were caused by ice and snow sliding off the car. Probably some sand or road debris caught underneath. They dissappear when wet, and I was told means these can be polished out. Whats your take?

JerseyM3 wrote

... I was told means these can be polished out. Whats your take?

I 100% agree. In the video where you see me standing and dancing on the hood of that car, I used nothing but a compound and a polish, and look at how much damage I was able to remove. It's all about technique. If you develop a solid technique like I show in the video for novices, you can work miracles without breaking a sweat.