Self healing paint
#46
So people that have this coating need to understand, if you or a professional detailer machine polish the paint, you're going to remove this layer.
#47
Depends how deep the damage is. It is possible to remove a very fine layer, but still leave the self-healing layer behind. (I doubt it, though)
#48
The flaw in that logic is that only works if the scratch is only in part of the self healing layer. If the scratch does not self heal, then by default the scratch is through the self healing layer and into the clear coat, and if you polish out the scratch that requires that you remove some clear coat around it to level it off and remove the scratch. In order to do that you're by default removing anything above the clear coat...meaning you're removing the self healing coat.
#49
The flaw in that logic is that only works if the scratch is only in part of the self healing layer. If the scratch does not self heal, then by default the scratch is through the self healing layer and into the clear coat, and if you polish out the scratch that requires that you remove some clear coat around it to level it off and remove the scratch. In order to do that you're by default removing anything above the clear coat...meaning you're removing the self healing coat.
I think the confusion is coming due to terminology. Let's just clarify that polishing removes paint and wax protects it to clear up some confusion
Therefore pure wax won't remove anything but pure polish will
#51
#52
Not waxing, but machine polishing with any sort of abrasive would absolutely do it. If you used a cleaner wax with some sort of abrasive or chemical cleaner it could very well do it also.
So people that have this coating need to understand, if you or a professional detailer machine polish the paint, you're going to remove this layer.
So people that have this coating need to understand, if you or a professional detailer machine polish the paint, you're going to remove this layer.
At this point in your 2016 RX life, polishing is not needed or required. I apply my wax with a PorterCable with a foam pad and remove with microfiber and the results are nice.
#53
Originally Posted by RXOwner
I am talking waxing. Anyone who is using an aggressive polish with a machine better know what they are doing as there a a LOT of details in the RX body work just begging to be "burnt" if you do not know what you are doing.
What you don't realize is a LOT of consumer waxes are "cleaner waxes" or one step products. These products do contain abrasives both mechanical and/or chemical. These products WILL remove paint, whether used by hand or by machine. Might not be enough to remove this self healing layer in one application, but the effect is cumulative, and the more you use the product the more you remove.
Just make sure that you are using a pure wax or sealant that is not a "cleaning" product and contains no abrasives. If you want to post what you've used I can tell you whether it does or doesn't.
As far as "burning" goes. There are a ton of great orbital polishers out there that even a novice can use that will not burn paint (such as the Porter Cable you mention later). But they will remove paint (thats how you remove scratches, no paint removal no scratch removal), and they will remove this layer.
At this point in your 2016 RX life, polishing is not needed or required. I apply my wax with a PorterCable with a foam pad and remove with microfiber and the results are nice.
BTW, if you apply the wax you used with a PC, and it was an abrasive cleaner wax...you have machine polished the surface.
The point is people just need to realize this coating is there, and make decisions about paint correction based on whether or not they want to preserve it. Not sure why you're fighting this so much
#55
What is dangerous is your "advice": "just use whatever, it'll be fine!".
If you're so confident that what you use contains no cleaners...why not post it here?
#56
LMAO! You're hilarious. What is the "danger" in advising people to be cognizant of what sorts of products they are using because of the unique properties of the paint on this specific vehicle?
What is dangerous is your "advice": "just use whatever, it'll be fine!".
If you're so confident that what you use contains no cleaners...why not post it here?
What is dangerous is your "advice": "just use whatever, it'll be fine!".
If you're so confident that what you use contains no cleaners...why not post it here?
Thanks for giving me permission to do as I wish.
#58
Originally Posted by 3richard
I live in Tucson Arizona. It gets well over 100F for MONTHS!
Like 100 days in a row over 100F!
I fear that my new car will melt.....
Like 100 days in a row over 100F!
I fear that my new car will melt.....
#60