Finishing

Finishing

General about finishing
Polishing can in many cases avoid the need to repaint. As a rule small faults like scratches, dirt, spray mist etc can corrected by machine polishing.

Remove any surface defects




Remove any runs with a razor blade.
Wet sand. Start with P 1200 sandpaper and finish with P 1600 sandpaper.
Remove sanding residue with a clean cloth.

Large stresses




For example rapid washing or strong polishing agents can cause paint work damage during the paint post-curing period.

Note! Be careful when filling with gasoline. Gasoline can cause permanent damage to newly painted areas, even ruin them.

Rust-proof sensitive areas according to Volvos instructions.

Polishing with 3M:s MICRO FINISH FILM

Wet sand the surface




Wet sand the surface with Finesse hand pad 13441.
Remove sanding residue with a clean cloth.

Machine polish the surface




Spread 3M Finesse-It 9631 over the surface thinly.
Polish the surface with an oscillating machine for 12-15 seconds, though not more than 15 because the "pad" gets too hot. Finish polishing with lighter strokes.

Hand polish the surface




Apply 3M Perfect-It (3M 05996 for dark paints).
Hand polish to a deep shine. Use a clean cloth.
Wipe off polish residue with a dry chamois leather.

Check result
The result is best checked in sunlight or in a dark environment with a single light.