Thread: Why you DON'T use a SCOTCH BRITE Pad to clean tree sap off your car...

Originally Posted by redshift

How much clear coat is left?

I would have to imagine he only removed 5-6 microns roughly...which means he has another 4 times of doing this process. Depending on starting point obviously. I remember someone doing a sanding test and following it with rotary and wool and polishing to perfection, and the results were about 6-7 microns removed. If you figure a 40/40/40 average (P/B/C), there is still room

great job! definitely saved it for the owner.

Originally Posted by nerual

Wow. Really? Scotch Brite? I hope after you did such a wonderful job you explained to that lady not to do that again...

Yes indeed! She learned her lesson

Originally Posted by 911fanatic

Great save Aaron!

Thanks, Ken!

Originally Posted by crgray

wow, can't believe that someone would use a scotchbrite pad... that is like, whoa

I was surprised too when she told me she had a couple "Scratches.." and this is what I saw!!

Originally Posted by SupraMan1784

ouch...a scotch brite pad?....i cringed when i saw the title. nice save on that paint....

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

brillo pad audi anyone..lol those types of jobs are a true test of skill! The whole time I was wondering why on earth you would think to use a scotch brite pad...just doesnt make sense!

I have done two cars with brillo pad washes now...

Thanks Eric! I remember that audi too!

Originally Posted by StreetPreacher

Steel wool for a steel hood

Hahahah

Originally Posted by redshift

How much clear coat is left?

I removed about 4-5 microns on average on the hood, and about 6-7 on the fender. So I left about 97% of clear coat still there.

Originally Posted by Denzil

Looks great Aaron!

Thank, Denzil!

Originally Posted by EdwardTheTwinky

wow! GREAT job! I'm amazed... truly...

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

I would have to imagine he only removed 5-6 microns roughly...which means he has another 4 times of doing this process. Depending on starting point obviously. I remember someone doing a sanding test and following it with rotary and wool and polishing to perfection, and the results were about 6-7 microns removed. If you figure a 40/40/40 average (P/B/C), there is still room

Yes, there was still above 130 microns in most cases across the board.

(Though I was always told 25/25/50 Primer/Base/Clear )

Originally Posted by eXpensiveGears

great job! definitely saved it for the owner.

Thanks a lot!