Paint correction on Chalk GT4?
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Paint correction on Chalk GT4?
Does anyone have experience correcting chalk paint?
My chalk GT4 arrives this week and I’m planning my initial paint correction process now. No rush, as I won’t be able to drive it until spring anyway.
Just trying to get some idea for how hard/soft it is, what products might be best, etc. (Edit: I have plenty of experience with paint correction using a Flex 3401. Everyone paint requires a different touch, so I'm mainly asking about pads and products and techniques specific to Chalk paint.)
This is the first time I’ve let the dealer actually wash a car before delivery, since it’s winter and won’t be able to do a proper wash myself. I figure repairing some light marring is better than having the car sit in my garage with transportation grime all over it all winter.
My chalk GT4 arrives this week and I’m planning my initial paint correction process now. No rush, as I won’t be able to drive it until spring anyway.
Just trying to get some idea for how hard/soft it is, what products might be best, etc. (Edit: I have plenty of experience with paint correction using a Flex 3401. Everyone paint requires a different touch, so I'm mainly asking about pads and products and techniques specific to Chalk paint.)
This is the first time I’ve let the dealer actually wash a car before delivery, since it’s winter and won’t be able to do a proper wash myself. I figure repairing some light marring is better than having the car sit in my garage with transportation grime all over it all winter.
Last edited by Racer20; 02-05-2021 at 07:00 PM.
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If you're talking about doing the paint correction yourself, are you familiar with the process? Using an orbital/dual action is easier for most than a rotary machine. If you're using a rotary make sure you set it to slow speed. The only thing is to watch out for are the sharp angles (you don't want the edge of the pad to burn or damage the paint) such as door handles.
Porsche tends to have softer paint compared to some of the other manufacturers. Plus chalk is a non metallic light color so small marring/spider webs will be less noticeable.
Porsche tends to have softer paint compared to some of the other manufacturers. Plus chalk is a non metallic light color so small marring/spider webs will be less noticeable.
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If you're talking about doing the paint correction yourself, are you familiar with the process? Using an orbital/dual action is easier for most than a rotary machine. If you're using a rotary make sure you set it to slow speed. The only thing is to watch out for are the sharp angles (you don't want the edge of the pad to burn or damage the paint) such as door handles.
Porsche tends to have softer paint compared to some of the other manufacturers. Plus chalk is a non metallic light color so small marring/spider webs will be less noticeable.
Porsche tends to have softer paint compared to some of the other manufacturers. Plus chalk is a non metallic light color so small marring/spider webs will be less noticeable.
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I did paint correction, xpel and ceramic coating but did not do it myself. Sorry I can't help other than saying I love chalk!! Good luck I'm sure it will turn out great!
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Edit: I'm only coating the wheels and panels that won't get getting PPF.
Last edited by Racer20; 02-06-2021 at 10:10 AM.
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Does anyone have experience correcting chalk paint?
My chalk GT4 arrives this week and I’m planning my initial paint correction process now. No rush, as I won’t be able to drive it until spring anyway.
Just trying to get some idea for how hard/soft it is, what products might be best, etc. (Edit: I have plenty of experience with paint correction using a Flex 3401. Everyone paint requires a different touch, so I'm mainly asking about pads and products and techniques specific to Chalk paint.)
This is the first time I’ve let the dealer actually wash a car before delivery, since it’s winter and won’t be able to do a proper wash myself. I figure repairing some light marring is better than having the car sit in my garage with transportation grime all over it all winter.
My chalk GT4 arrives this week and I’m planning my initial paint correction process now. No rush, as I won’t be able to drive it until spring anyway.
Just trying to get some idea for how hard/soft it is, what products might be best, etc. (Edit: I have plenty of experience with paint correction using a Flex 3401. Everyone paint requires a different touch, so I'm mainly asking about pads and products and techniques specific to Chalk paint.)
This is the first time I’ve let the dealer actually wash a car before delivery, since it’s winter and won’t be able to do a proper wash myself. I figure repairing some light marring is better than having the car sit in my garage with transportation grime all over it all winter.
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I did a paint correction and ceramic application myself. Porsche paint, at least with the three I've owned is pretty hard. My Chalk GT4 was pretty decent from the dealer but there were a couple scratches that took some time to compound out. I got great results with this combo: Rupes machines (15mk2, Mini 3" and Nano), Meguiars Microfiber pads (get the Xtra Cut if you can find them), Sonax Cutmax compound, Rupes White DA Pads + Sonax Perfect Finish to polish. It turned out fantastic. I topped it with the Obsessed Garage recommended combo: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + Exo v4.
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I did a paint correction and ceramic application myself. Porsche paint, at least with the three I've owned is pretty hard. My Chalk GT4 was pretty decent from the dealer but there were a couple scratches that took some time to compound out. I got great results with this combo: Rupes machines (15mk2, Mini 3" and Nano), Meguiars Microfiber pads (get the Xtra Cut if you can find them), Sonax Cutmax compound, Rupes White DA Pads + Sonax Perfect Finish to polish. It turned out fantastic. I topped it with the Obsessed Garage recommended combo: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light + Exo v4.
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Where are you located?
Nathan at Petrol Lounge in Austin Texas did the paint correction on my wife's Miami Blue GT4. It came out great. You could just give him a call. I'm sure he'd spend a few minutes talking to you about any thoughts he might have. People who can afford to pay anyone just about anything when it comes to cars (not me, I'm a 'regular guy') trust Nathan with their cars.
Petrol Lounge Austin: 512-924-6643
Nathan at Petrol Lounge in Austin Texas did the paint correction on my wife's Miami Blue GT4. It came out great. You could just give him a call. I'm sure he'd spend a few minutes talking to you about any thoughts he might have. People who can afford to pay anyone just about anything when it comes to cars (not me, I'm a 'regular guy') trust Nathan with their cars.
Petrol Lounge Austin: 512-924-6643
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Kudos to you for binding with your new Porsche and doing the initial care.
chalk is a very nice color, and if you refine the paint well, you’ll be rewarded with greater depth and clarity
to be clear, the paint color itself won’t change your process of paint correction as the clear coat on ALL Porsches, to my knowledge, is the same on all colors of GT4.
With that said, you won’t know exactly what to do until you actually see your car. We’ve seen some recent 718 Spyders and 992 that needed little to no paint correction at all. A nice change and thumbs up to Porsche.
If you can specifically let me know what pads you have, it seems you’ll be using the flex and Sonax/Meguiar’s polishes, I can better point you to the right direction
chalk is a very nice color, and if you refine the paint well, you’ll be rewarded with greater depth and clarity
to be clear, the paint color itself won’t change your process of paint correction as the clear coat on ALL Porsches, to my knowledge, is the same on all colors of GT4.
With that said, you won’t know exactly what to do until you actually see your car. We’ve seen some recent 718 Spyders and 992 that needed little to no paint correction at all. A nice change and thumbs up to Porsche.
If you can specifically let me know what pads you have, it seems you’ll be using the flex and Sonax/Meguiar’s polishes, I can better point you to the right direction
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Kudos to you for binding with your new Porsche and doing the initial care.
chalk is a very nice color, and if you refine the paint well, you’ll be rewarded with greater depth and clarity
to be clear, the paint color itself won’t change your process of paint correction as the clear coat on ALL Porsches, to my knowledge, is the same on all colors of GT4.
With that said, you won’t know exactly what to do until you actually see your car. We’ve seen some recent 718 Spyders and 992 that needed little to no paint correction at all. A nice change and thumbs up to Porsche.
If you can specifically let me know what pads you have, it seems you’ll be using the flex and Sonax/Meguiar’s polishes, I can better point you to the right direction
chalk is a very nice color, and if you refine the paint well, you’ll be rewarded with greater depth and clarity
to be clear, the paint color itself won’t change your process of paint correction as the clear coat on ALL Porsches, to my knowledge, is the same on all colors of GT4.
With that said, you won’t know exactly what to do until you actually see your car. We’ve seen some recent 718 Spyders and 992 that needed little to no paint correction at all. A nice change and thumbs up to Porsche.
If you can specifically let me know what pads you have, it seems you’ll be using the flex and Sonax/Meguiar’s polishes, I can better point you to the right direction
I have the full range of lake country force hybrid pads and a selection of polishes:
M105/205
somax perfect finish
CarPro reflect and essence
3D HD Adapt
Menzerna FG400 and I think a 1500 and 4000 grit as well
The last touch up I did on my M3 I used M205 with a stiff cutting pad and it worked really well. I think I saw that tip on Larry Kosilla’s YT.