Rubbing Compound question
 

So I've started to paint my car and of course (I knew I'd run into this) the paint colours don't match 100%, expected... so I bought "Turtle wax's rubbing compound"

Here's the question now, using the rubbing compound to belnd the colours together a bit better (The labels says its got strong abrasives ) will I need to apply clear coat once again, will the rubbing compound remove my clear coat... I really don't know, you tell me.

Should I have used the rubbing compound prior to the clear coat.... you tell me.

Thanks in advance.

Darryl

rubbing compound will not harm your clear coat. I've had to use rubbing compound on my car due to some overspray and it didnt touch the clear coat of the car at all.

Sounds good... Im doing this with spray bombs. Ive noticed that Ive had to put more clear coat than usual due to the fact that the clear coat is so thin. So hopefully everything will work out well.

PS. Will the compound help with blending the colours at all?

Anymore thoughts from anyone?

Thanks,
Darryl

are you trying to brighten up your original paint or smooth out your spray painted sections?
If the colour simply doesnt match, a compounding either panel is going to make very little difference.

Spray paint will not look as good as properly sprayed paint (especially factory) any way you do it.

well yes, Im trying to smooth of the surface of the newly sprayed area (in this case, my gas cap) and also trying to blend it into the orignal paint a bit as well.

dont get me wrong, the surface is smooth and all, just not as smooth as the rest of the car. i tried wet sanding with a 1000 grit paper... and ended up ruining the finish and re doing it (luckily its such a small piece). so i re did it... basecoat x 2 and clearcoat x 3... so ive got a smooth finish, a bit of a colour difference and im hoping a rubbing compound can help me with taht.

or anything else you may suggest.

Darryl

rubbing compound wont help you with the finishin..its only best used to removing grime, over spray and what not. your better off puttin another coat of paint and extra clear to get it close to factory..

Rubbing compound WILL remove clearcoat...... otherwise how would it do its job. It may be microns at a time but it is removing material and the material on top of your paint job is the clear. Rubbing compound is nothing more than a mild liquid sandpaper. If you require proof just bring your car over and I will break out some pads and the rotary and I will remove whatever section of clear you would like using your rubbing compound.

Pat.