AU Falcons have a clear coat?

[380]

I have an AU 2 Falcon with high kms (almost 200,000kms). The paint needs to be polished and I'm wondering whether or not the AU 2 Falcon Forte has a clear coat finish on the paintwork? If not, then I'll use a mild cut and polish. Anyone know if a) it has a clear coat, and b) if a cut and polish would work well? I used a cut and polish on my old car and it came up awesome. I'm hoping to do the same.

[EFFalcon]

yes & yes.

[scuwp]

Yes they do have a clear coat. A mild cut normally works ok but don't get to carried away or do it to often or you may find yourself having to get a re-spray.

[RG]

Tried a clay bar yet. Did that to mine and it came up a treat (I paid someone else to do it)

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by RedXR8220

Tried a clay bar yet. Did that to mine and it came up a treat (I paid someone else to do it)

Why pay someone else mate?

A clay bar is bloody easy to use!

[RG]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

Why pay someone else mate?

A clay bar is bloody easy to use!

water restrictions here in Ballarat are stage 4 so no car washing.

[GK]

Originally Posted by RedXR8220

water restrictions here in Ballarat are stage 4 so no car washing.

None at all? That's tight! :

GK

[380]

Ok thanks guys. I thought if you used a cut and polish it removed the clear coat? I don't want to remove the clear coat which is why I'm asking whether a mild cut and polish will be a good thing or a bad thing. I'm guessing if I use a cut and polish it won't remove the clear coat? This is what I want to achieve - a good polish without removing the clear coat.

[duaned]

Originally Posted by RedXR8220

water restrictions here in Ballarat are stage 4 so no car washing.

I don't understand. You will need to wash your car prior to any paint restoration work anyway. Meguires Clay bar is a great product. It comes with speed detailer, so no water is required for this process. Then follow up with some Meguires Paint cleaner(stubborn areas if required) some polish and top it off with a good wax. It's a lot of work, but it will be smooth like glass.

[fomoco3628]

I have a dull spot on my front guard and what i think is wax streaks or something on the rearbar. Tried polishing the front bit didn't work. Anyone have and ideason what to do?

[380]

Okay unless someone suggests otherwise I intend on (first thing tomorrow):

1) Rewashing/drying the car (I washed it an hour ago)
2) Applying a clay bar with a lubricant
3) Applying a cut and polish to the paintwork
4) Applying a wax to seal it

Does that sound reasonable?

[JC]

There are cut and polishes around that are suitable for clear coats - just make sure you buy one that is and you will be fine.

[MRJUCY]

Not every colour is clear coated of the top of my head I don't think white or red are, either way they can all be polished as long as you're sensible you'll be fine.

[HLC]

Originally Posted by ddarby

I don't understand. You will need to wash your car prior to any paint restoration work anyway. Meguires Clay bar is a great product. It comes with speed detailer, so no water is required for this process. Then follow up with some Meguires Paint cleaner(stubborn areas if required) some polish and top it off with a good wax. It's a lot of work, but it will be smooth like glass.

did that to mine yesterday. second time ive used the clay. fantastic stuff.

[RG]

Originally Posted by ddarby

I don't understand. You will need to wash your car prior to any paint restoration work anyway. Meguires Clay bar is a great product. It comes with speed detailer, so no water is required for this process. Then follow up with some Meguires Paint cleaner(stubborn areas if required) some polish and top it off with a good wax. It's a lot of work, but it will be smooth like glass.

That's why I had to get someone to do it, I can't wash my car at home.

[GlennBA]

I was told that the flat red and white don't have clear coats, is this true?

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

I was told that the flat red and white don't have clear coats, is this true?

On the older cars that ture but on the newer one they have a clear coat.

[XEESP_351]

venom red has clear coat. If depends wot type of paint it is, metalics dont have clear.
wots the best polish to use to remove swirl marks and fine scratches from the clear?