How to Polish Sanding Scratches in Low Energy, "Air-Dried" Automotive Clear Coat
In light of increased running costs of ovens, many bodyshops have opted to use Low Energy, "Air-Dried" or "Air-Cured" clearcoats.
After extensive testing with different brands and conditions, our team have concluded that when following the G360 polishing system that you should start from P2000 instead of P1500.
This adjusted process allows for bodyshop professionals to take advantage of the system's offering of unparalleled speed, whilst still taking advantage of the cost savings it brings - removing the need for higher sanding steps compared to other systems on the market.
High Cut - To remove P2000 or finer sanding marks
Step 1: G360 Super Fast Compound
Step 2: Polishing
Step 3: Check
Medium Cut - To remove process marks and medium defects
Step 1: G360 Super Fast Compound
Step 2: Polishing
Step 3: Check
Fine Cut - To remove fine defects (e.g. holograms and light swirls) and enhance gloss
Step 1: G360 Super Fast Finish
Step 2: Polishing
Step 3: Check
Final Cleaning and Protection
Step 1: Spray
Step 2: Wipe
Step 3: Buff off
G360 Process (Video)
How to Polish Sanding Marks / Scratches from Automotive Clearcoat with Farécla G360
How to Use: G360 Super Fast Compound How to Use: G360 Super Fast Compound
G360 Super Fast Compound can be used to eliminate 3000 grit sanding and polish rapidly from P1500 to a deep gloss finish.
To replace sanding with 3000 grit first use a Farécla Super High Cut Pad (GMC650), and then remove process marks created by step 1 using a G Mop Angled Compounding Foam (GMC622).
- Ensure surface is clean, dry and cool to the touch
- Shake bottle well before use
- Apply a small amount of product onto the surface and spread across the defect area
- Start at 1500rpm with the Super High Cut Pad at a slight angle, and finish at 900rpm with the pad flat to the surface
- Switch pad to the G Mop Angled Compounding Foam
- Apply a small amount of product onto the surface
- Polish briefly at 900-1300rpm
- Wipe clean with a G Plus Finishing Cloth and repeat if necessary
Super High Cut? Is it too aggressive on fresh paint? Super High Cut? Is it too aggressive on fresh paint?
No – on the contrary – the G360 Compound when used with a Super High Cut Pad runs very cool which is excellent for fresh paint but it does have a very high cut which is also really, really good on long cured paints and OEM paints.
How to Use: G360 Super Fast Finish How to Use: G360 Super Fast Finish
G360 Super Fast Finish can be used to further enhance gloss levels of light colours and on dark colours to rapidly eliminate light swirls and holograms and leave an enhanced deep gloss finish.
Farécla recommend using with the G Mop Angled Finishing Foam (GMF622) - recommended speed may vary depending on your chosen applicator.
- Ensure surface is clean, dry and cool to the touch
- Shake bottle well before use
- Apply a small amount of product onto the surface
- Spread over the surface and polish at 800 - 1100 RPM
- Work in small areas at a time, keeping the applicator flat to the surface
- Wipe clean and repeat if necessary
How to Use: Clean and Protect How to Use: Clean and Protect
1. Spray a light mist onto the surface.
2. Use a clean, G Plus Finishing Cloth to immediately wipe off polishing residues, glue lines etc.
3. Using a dry area of the cloth, or ideally a 2nd clean, dry microfibre cloth, buff the surface.
For tougher contamination like birdlime, allow the product to dwell for a few seconds before wiping
If left and dried on the surface – wet with more product
Products Used in This Solution
G360 Super Fast Compound is designed to rapidly eliminate sanding marks and minor defects from painted and lacquered automotive surfaces.
150 mm & 180 mm | The G Mop Super High Cut Pad, developed in conjunction with G360 Super Fast Compound, eliminates P1500 sanding marks and removes the need for costly P3000 sanding discs.
75 mm & 150 mm | Eliminates sanding scratches and swirls when used with medium to high cut compounds on paint, lacquer and GRP finishes.
G360 Super Fast Finish is designed to rapidly eliminate swirls and holograms from painted and lacquered automotive surfaces - ideal on darker colours after using G360 Compound.
75 mm & 150 mm | The G Mop Finishing Foam range has been specially designed for their excellent high gloss properties, minimal throw off (mess) and a low operating temperature when used with Farécla’s range of Finishing Compounds and Waxes .
G Plus Finishing Cloths are ideal for quick cleaning and drying jobs. Its microfibre technology grips dust and small dirt particles, and the cloth’s edgeless finish prevents damaging and scratches.
Clean and Protect is an easy to use “wipe on, wipe off” product - rapidly removing contaminants from paint, glass, rubber and plastics, whilst leaving a silicone-free layer of protection to the surface