Escort L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 5 FI (1985)
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Swirl marks, evident after buffing, are removed by polishing.
3.
Remove light scratches and small dirt particles with a power buffer and medium buffing compound followed with polishing.
4.
Remove deeper scratches and heavy dirt particles or orange peel, by wet sanding.
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Buff with compound to remove the sanding marks and then polish to remove the swirl marks from the buffing operation.
NOTE: PERFORM A TRIAL REPAIR WITH A SMALL AREA. FIRST, TRY POLISHING; IF THIS IS NOT SUCCESSFUL, TRY BUFFING
AND, FINALLY, USE WET SANDING TO REMOVE THE CONDITION. USE MOST EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUE ON REMAINDER OF
AREAS. AN OUTLINE OF THE COMPLETE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED MATERIALS FOLLOWS.
POLISHING - VERY MINOR SCRATCHES OR SWIRL MARKS AND/OR RESTORING A DULL FINISH
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Apply a small amount of Meguiar's Mirror Glaze, or equivalent, to the affected panel (or pad).
2.
Use a suitable electric or air powered polish/buffing wheel (1750 max. RPM) and a Meguiar's Finesse Polishing Pad, or equivalent, to polish the
affected area until all swirl marks are gone and desired luster is obtained.
3.
When polishing, keep the pad flat against the surface. Do not bear down. The weight of the buffer is sufficient.
CAUTION: DO NOT MIX PRODUCTS! USE A SEPARATE, DEDICATED BUFFING PAD FOR EACH PRODUCT TO ACHIEVE DESIRED
RESULTS.
Variable speed buffers are available in a variety of buffing speeds. The recommended speed range is 1200-1750 RPM.
COMPOUNDING - LIGHT SCRATCHES, SMALL DIRT PARTICLES, MINOR GRIND MARKS, AND SANDING MARKS
1.
Apply Meguiar's Rubbing Compound (medium) or equivalent to the panel with a clean compound pad on the wheel.
2.
Spread the compound evenly and continue buffing until the condition is removed.
3.
Keep the wheel flat to the surface and use light to moderate pressure and long strokes.
4.
Periodically check the finish and add compound as required.
5.
When buffing is complete, polish the panel as described previously.
Twisted wool cutting pads are the most effective compounding pads to use with Glaze Machine Cleaner for removing paint defects and heavy oxidation.
Following the use of a wool compounding pad, it may be necessary to polish the finish with No. 2 Mirror Glaze Hi-Tech Cleaner using a Mirror Glaze
Finesse Polishing Pad to remove the deep swirl marks.
GENERAL TECHNIQUES AND HINTS
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"Foam" buffing pads create added gloss and depth of color on all types of paint finishes without creating buffer swirl marks.
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When "buffing out" oxidation or other paint defects with a cleaning material, use a liberal amount of material, slower buffing motion and added
downward pressure to increase cutting action.
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Always apply cleaner to buffing pad, not directly on the oxidized paint surface. Dry paint absorbs material into pores upon contact.
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Always keep the face of the buffing pad completely flat to the surface, reducing the risk of buffer swirl marks. Watch your pad, especially on
angled surfaces, to be certain that it stays flat.
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Avoid short rapid strokes. Move the buffer slowly across the surface using long straight motions and overlap by 50% the buffing pattern left by the
previous pass. This insures uniform coverage and allows both material and buffer to perform at maximum efficiency.
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Avoid buffing directly on raised character lines. The reduced paint film on these surfaces increases the risk of paint burn through. It is best to buff
up to them from each side.
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Always use a "wet buff" technique on a basecoat/clearcoat finish. This is a precaution against buffer swirls. Stop buffing just after the product
begins to break down and before an overall dry, glossy finish appears. After "wet buffing", use a towel to wipe off the excess material.
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Always use a "dry buff" technique on light colored, conventional paint finishes. Continue buffing until the material breaks down and only a slight
film remains for final wipe off.
