paint job is about 4-6 mils thick. You've got ecoat, primer, color, and clear. The clear is 1.5-2, making it the thickest portion. EDIT: There's a cross-section on this page: Polishing Paint to Perfection . Here's another that talks about thicknesses: "Electronic Paint thickness gages- what they are and why you need*them" - Auto Detailing Articles and Tips by Kevin Farrell - Comprehensive

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Here's a good overview: autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/80225-polishing-paint-perfection.html" target=_blank>http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...e __________________ 2004 Jetta TDI-PD [galactic blue, tan leather, 5sp] 2003 Passat W8 Variant [pacific blue, tan leather, 6sp] 2004 Jetta TDI-PD [spice red, black leather, 5sp] ( RIP )

uhmmmitsmik3 what does compound do? will it help me with my problem? Compound is a higher abrasive polish for more difficult marring. I suggest reading this before going any further: http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...e

You mean a rotary? here is a good article: http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...e

a forum post just isn't the same as actually gettin to it. Steve, it's hard to answer this one in brief, so follow this link and see if this helps: http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...e My .02 is that if you aren't willing to really dig in and learn how to do it, and then in turn willing to purchase the proper equipment and