Polishing for the first time! Advice needed!
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Polishing for the first time! Advice needed!
I am starting by buying, Meguiars Clay Kit, Meguiars M205 32oz. A lot of micro fiber towels. My big question is, can you polish by hand? If so what kind of towels are perfect. I have never done this before.
Last time I polish my car I messed it up because I did it with a regular towel with a liquid polisher. My car looks like crap in the sun.
Last time I polish my car I messed it up because I did it with a regular towel with a liquid polisher. My car looks like crap in the sun.
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Can you put that plate on this kind of buffer?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...102296891.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...102296891.html
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HAHAH, Flex 3401 is pricy!! Just found this on craigslist, go for it??
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/2102265439.html
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/2102265439.html
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HAHAH, Flex 3401 is pricy!! Just found this on craigslist, go for it??
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/2102265439.html
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/2102265439.html
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Here's a link to one package that I'd recommend to get started. If you were looking for more pads or wanted to change out the polishes, then you could look at a different package.
7424XP, backing plate, 2 step polish, 4 pads, pad cleaner
PC 7424XP, 8 pads of your choice, backing plate, pad cleaner
Polish options for your paint condition will definitely be Meguiar's M105 / M205. You may even want to consider a 3 step combo considering how bad the condition of your paint is. A good 3 step combo could be Meguiar's M105 w/ cyan pads, Menzerna Power Finish w/ green pads and PO85RD w/ black pads.
I'd stock up on some good microfiber towels, you'll need a lot with 2 - 3 polishing steps for removing the product.
I'd also recommend claying your paint before polishing for optimal results. Here's a good clay bar combo.
After polishing, be sure to protect it with a good sealant or wax. Then after all that work, make sure you learn how to properly wash and dry your car so that you don't add imperfections after you clean up the paint from a long polishing session.
If you have other questions or need help selecting products, let us know.
7424XP, backing plate, 2 step polish, 4 pads, pad cleaner
PC 7424XP, 8 pads of your choice, backing plate, pad cleaner
Polish options for your paint condition will definitely be Meguiar's M105 / M205. You may even want to consider a 3 step combo considering how bad the condition of your paint is. A good 3 step combo could be Meguiar's M105 w/ cyan pads, Menzerna Power Finish w/ green pads and PO85RD w/ black pads.
I'd stock up on some good microfiber towels, you'll need a lot with 2 - 3 polishing steps for removing the product.
I'd also recommend claying your paint before polishing for optimal results. Here's a good clay bar combo.
After polishing, be sure to protect it with a good sealant or wax. Then after all that work, make sure you learn how to properly wash and dry your car so that you don't add imperfections after you clean up the paint from a long polishing session.
If you have other questions or need help selecting products, let us know.
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Every time my car goes through the sun I feel embarrassed!! I know how bad the paint is, my fault!! I've been reading a lot about detailing. Learn a lot of useful stuff. A lot of products out there. So many steps and rules and techniques.
Getting there. I already asked a body shop, they quoted me $300 for polishing. I rather do it myself and keep the tools. Expect more questions. Thank you for the people that reply and screw the ones that didn't. j/p
Getting there. I already asked a body shop, they quoted me $300 for polishing. I rather do it myself and keep the tools. Expect more questions. Thank you for the people that reply and screw the ones that didn't. j/p
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