G3 compound - how to use it

[Elkie885]

This probably sounds like a stupid question but never having colour sanded and polished paint before I thought I'd ask as G3 isn't particularly cheap.
I've wet flatted the camper with 1500 paper and all the imperfections and orange peel have gone so now to polish.
How much G3 should I put on the pad or should I put it on the panel rub it over by hand then use the polisher
What type of pad is best, foam or wool
ow often should I reapply the G3 when doing one panel, approximatly how much should I buy to do a VW camper
After G3 do I polish with wax or T-cut and then wax
Also is it possible to use G3 by hand on the more difficult areas such as window frames
Cheers.

 

[Will1983]

check out detailing world and autopia some good guides of how to polish by hand and by machine on those sites.

 

[pedrobedro]

Have a look on youtube at farecla tutorial videos, they are useful.

 

[Elkie885]

Thanks, never thought to look on youtube, found some informative vids on there, I think I know what to do now and have a foam polishing pad on order

 

[h-magic]

I would use G10 instead of G3! Just my experience!
It takes ages to get the shine with G3 and it's much harder with it!

 

[jaykay]

g3 might be a bit coarse for a amatuer,cut thru paint all to easy.
do you edges and seam by hand.so as not to burn thru the paint in them areas.
or you'll be getting the spray gun out again.just take it slow and easy.