I have a osolating type buffer it doesn't spin and i have never done this before the supplies i have at the moment is rubbing compound can someone explain the processes of taking a thin layer off gunk off my pain thanks.

FYI I was removing the trim tape and there is residue alone with some built up that was sitting on top of the tape thanks.

 

can you be more specific

are you looking to remove scratches?

i dont know what a layer of gunk is

if you got stuff in your paint i suggest a clay bar to pull it out

 

I don't exactly know what it is either it was left over after i removed my trim tape and i couldn't rub it off with a towel, also i had some road paint that i hit up with the 3m Striped off wheel to see what would happen well it took it off but lefta smudge

OH! and the gunk I am referring to is in straight line where the tape use to be.

 

x2 on the clay bar.

 

paint thinner and a steady hand with a razor will take any gunk off

 

got it all figured im gonna rubbing compound its then polish and wax

 

If you have residue, use goo gone and rub it off. Then put that rubbing compound on by hand and buff it off with machine. Then hand wax and buff with machine again.

You will probably get some scratches with a razor. Gas, mayo, mineral spirits all take crap off too but if you don't get it all off and wax it afterwards the paint will have issues.

 

Totally screw a razer lol that is not the best idea i have heard no offense of course.

 

If you are looking to remove mastic residue from emblems or moldings, go to an auto body supply store and ask them for an eraser. It's a rubber like compound wheel for a drill that will pull off the glue residue like magic and won't damage the paint.

 

I did buy a the 3m stripe off easer wheel but it left glue smudges all over becuase the Jeep I have is black so i see everything you wouldn't normally see on lighter colored cars. So I am just gonna buy the meguiars ultimate compound seems to be the perfect product its basically for light blemishes and oxidation so it does the job of polish and rubbing compound.

 

If the adhesive residue is soft enough that the eraser just pushed it around without removing it, try some wax and grease remover. There's no need to cut clear coat off with compound if thinner will remove it, but it's up to you.

 

Tellin ya, buy a clay bar. I had a black truck it worked great on, then about 6 years ago, I had an '88 red YJ that was almost pink it was faded so bad and got it lookin nearly new again after using the bar then waxing.

 

I use Rocks!!

 

use 3M decal remover. spray it on, wait a few seconds wipe the gunk off, wash jeep good, all done.

 

how the hell is there still primer if that is what i am seing lol