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#1546
Sounds good, I'd recommend applying it to a damp towel, then misting some 303 on it, then going over the leather and follow up with a dry towel to remove any traces of dampness. This will give you the most matte finish so you don't get anything on your clothes, etc.
Hmm already applied 303 on everything with a applicator pad and then wiped off with a microfiber, but the next time I use it on my car or any car I'll do that instead^ thanks for the info
#1547
Sounds good, I'd recommend applying it to a damp towel, then misting some 303 on it, then going over the leather and follow up with a dry towel to remove any traces of dampness. This will give you the most matte finish so you don't get anything on your clothes, etc.
If using the M205 next, I'd suggest either a White polishing pad or the Tangerine HydroTech pad. The tangerine pad would probably yield a slightly better finish, but isn't quite as durable as the white pad. Another option if you don't really have much marring to correct after the M105 is using a black pad, this would provide a deeper finish due to it being softer than the other pads, but won't correct as much. Here's a good read on pad selection with M105/M205. On soft paint, I'd probably opt for the tangerine pad (more versatile) or the black finishing pad.
Coming into the winter months, if you don't plan on reapplying the P21S every 4 - 6 weeks, then I'd highly recommend going with a sealant. I'd suggest Blackfire Wet Diamond if you're looking for one to try. Extremely easy to apply and remove, great durability, strong protection and a deep and wet finish.
If anything, you'd top the sealant with a coat of wax, you never want to apply a sealant over a wax. Reason being, the sealant wouldn't bond to the paint and you'd only get the durability of the wax underneath, which defeats the purpose of using the sealant altogether.
Hope this helps!
If using the M205 next, I'd suggest either a White polishing pad or the Tangerine HydroTech pad. The tangerine pad would probably yield a slightly better finish, but isn't quite as durable as the white pad. Another option if you don't really have much marring to correct after the M105 is using a black pad, this would provide a deeper finish due to it being softer than the other pads, but won't correct as much. Here's a good read on pad selection with M105/M205. On soft paint, I'd probably opt for the tangerine pad (more versatile) or the black finishing pad.
Coming into the winter months, if you don't plan on reapplying the P21S every 4 - 6 weeks, then I'd highly recommend going with a sealant. I'd suggest Blackfire Wet Diamond if you're looking for one to try. Extremely easy to apply and remove, great durability, strong protection and a deep and wet finish.
If anything, you'd top the sealant with a coat of wax, you never want to apply a sealant over a wax. Reason being, the sealant wouldn't bond to the paint and you'd only get the durability of the wax underneath, which defeats the purpose of using the sealant altogether.
Hope this helps!
#1548
#1549
Can you recommend the best products to clean fabric seats? My kids trample dirt and mud with their shoes and put their feet on the seats which messes it all up. I am guessing some sort of cleaner and then brush it out? Looking for something that will not change the color of the fabric.
Thanks
Thanks
#1550
Then what you'll want to do is assess the paint to see if you could benefit from using a clay bar or not. A simple way to do this is glide your hand over the paint and feel for bumps after washing it. This means there's still contamination on the surface that wasn't removed with the wash and the clay would pick it up. To amplify your assessment, you can put your fingers in a plastic bag since you can't always visually see stubborn contamination still on the surface. If it's smooth then you're ready to go.
What I like to use on a new car is a chemical non-abrasive polish or pre-wax / pre-sealant product. Something like Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze or Poorboy's World Black Hole would be two nice options for you.
After that protect it with your choice of sealant or wax. I personally would go the sealant route due to how much more durability you'll get out of it. Blackfire Wet Diamond would be my choice of sealant.
I'd recommend protecting as much of your interior as well as your wheels for easier maintenance. Some key products are 303 Aerospace Protectant, 303 High Tech Fabric Guard and Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant.
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with. Enjoy the new car!
Can you recommend the best products to clean fabric seats? My kids trample dirt and mud with their shoes and put their feet on the seats which messes it all up. I am guessing some sort of cleaner and then brush it out? Looking for something that will not change the color of the fabric.
Thanks
Thanks
I'd follow this routine:
Brush
Vacuum
Spray the APC and let dwell for a couple minutes
Scrub to agitate stains
Wipe / Vacuum
Repeat as needed
Something else you can do is keep a pot / bucket / spray bottle of very hot water close by as this can help aid in breaking up stubborn stains.
Most of interior cleaning is elbow grease, a good APC like the Meg's should be all you need.
Keep us posted how it turns out.
#1551
#1552
#1553
George,
I am confused on what the best polishing products are for my OB G35. I have a fair amount of swirls/holograms from washing/cleaning and and also have a few surface scratches that I need to remove as well.
I read through most of this thread and after reading some of the early posts, I was ready to order the PC along with the Menzerna line of polishes, specifically SIP with PO106FF, as these seemed to be excellent products. After reading further with more recent threads, you seem to recommend the Mequiars products (M105/M205 combo). Now I am confused.
Is the M105/M205 combo really better than the Menzerna products or are they just easier to use (for beginners)? Is there one reason to lean toward one product line vs the other? Does the more powerful PC contribute to your shift in recommendations? I am really looking for your recommendation on the best product, regardless of easy of use or cost as I want to get the best looking, defect free finish I can get.
Thanks!
I am confused on what the best polishing products are for my OB G35. I have a fair amount of swirls/holograms from washing/cleaning and and also have a few surface scratches that I need to remove as well.
I read through most of this thread and after reading some of the early posts, I was ready to order the PC along with the Menzerna line of polishes, specifically SIP with PO106FF, as these seemed to be excellent products. After reading further with more recent threads, you seem to recommend the Mequiars products (M105/M205 combo). Now I am confused.
Is the M105/M205 combo really better than the Menzerna products or are they just easier to use (for beginners)? Is there one reason to lean toward one product line vs the other? Does the more powerful PC contribute to your shift in recommendations? I am really looking for your recommendation on the best product, regardless of easy of use or cost as I want to get the best looking, defect free finish I can get.
Thanks!
Last edited by jkat13; 09-23-2010 at 11:24 PM.
#1554
Here is a couple of shots of a 2010 Toyota Sequoia Black on Black. The truck only had 3600 miles but from poor washing and drying the finish was toast in no time flat. I used a PC 7424 with Orange LC pads and the Menzerna 106ff and got very good results with just one pass. I have never used the Megs 105/205 for Polish so I cant say to much on that. Menzerna has always been Polish of choice. I topped the Truck with BFWD and Nattys Red after that. Turned out not to shabby. One shot is a 50/50 of passenger door and the other shot is same door complete. I really like the reflection of my ride sitting out in the background! That last shot was before the Blackfire! Have fun with the black cars! Mike
#1556
#1557
What did I do wrong?
Okay, so I ordered the 105/205 combo from Detailed Image. Received it last week, but the weather was bad so I didn't get a chance to use it. Today was my first chance to buff out some nasty scuffs and rid my black G of those nasty swirls. So after a complete wash (as instructed by DI), I got out my Porter Cable, put on an orange pad, and started buffing out some of the scuffs with 105. I worked wonderfully... scuffs all gone YEA! Then I put on a black pad with the 205 and went over the same spot to eliminate minor swirls. Looked great... until I moved the car in the sun. YIKES! In the sunlight I saw millions of small swirls from where I had buffed out the scuffs. I thought maybe I didn't buff long enough with the 205, so I went over it again. And I went over a place where there were only old cleaning swirls... Same thing! Millions of hairline swirls.
What did I screw up and how do I fix it? Is it fixable?
What did I screw up and how do I fix it? Is it fixable?
Last edited by fotodad; 09-26-2010 at 10:21 PM.
#1559
I typically recommend going with a polymer based glaze, something like Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze and topping it with a good sealant like Blackfire Wet Diamond. Will it hide a lot? No, but the gloss and depth will be outstanding until you have time to correct the paint properly.
George,
I am confused on what the best polishing products are for my OB G35. I have a fair amount of swirls/holograms from washing/cleaning and and also have a few surface scratches that I need to remove as well.
I read through most of this thread and after reading some of the early posts, I was ready to order the PC along with the Menzerna line of polishes, specifically SIP with PO106FF, as these seemed to be excellent products. After reading further with more recent threads, you seem to recommend the Mequiars products (M105/M205 combo). Now I am confused.
Is the M105/M205 combo really better than the Menzerna products or are they just easier to use (for beginners)? Is there one reason to lean toward one product line vs the other? Does the more powerful PC contribute to your shift in recommendations? I am really looking for your recommendation on the best product, regardless of easy of use or cost as I want to get the best looking, defect free finish I can get.
Thanks!
I am confused on what the best polishing products are for my OB G35. I have a fair amount of swirls/holograms from washing/cleaning and and also have a few surface scratches that I need to remove as well.
I read through most of this thread and after reading some of the early posts, I was ready to order the PC along with the Menzerna line of polishes, specifically SIP with PO106FF, as these seemed to be excellent products. After reading further with more recent threads, you seem to recommend the Mequiars products (M105/M205 combo). Now I am confused.
Is the M105/M205 combo really better than the Menzerna products or are they just easier to use (for beginners)? Is there one reason to lean toward one product line vs the other? Does the more powerful PC contribute to your shift in recommendations? I am really looking for your recommendation on the best product, regardless of easy of use or cost as I want to get the best looking, defect free finish I can get.
Thanks!
Here is a couple of shots of a 2010 Toyota Sequoia Black on Black. The truck only had 3600 miles but from poor washing and drying the finish was toast in no time flat. I used a PC 7424 with Orange LC pads and the Menzerna 106ff and got very good results with just one pass. I have never used the Megs 105/205 for Polish so I cant say to much on that. Menzerna has always been Polish of choice. I topped the Truck with BFWD and Nattys Red after that. Turned out not to shabby. One shot is a 50/50 of passenger door and the other shot is same door complete. I really like the reflection of my ride sitting out in the background! That last shot was before the Blackfire! Have fun with the black cars! Mike
Okay, so I ordered the 105/205 combo from Detailed Image. Received it last week, but the weather was bad so I didn't get a chance to use it. Today was my first chance to buff out some nasty scuffs and rid my black G of those nasty swirls. So after a complete wash (as instructed by DI), I got out my Porter Cable, put on an orange pad, and started buffing out some of the scuffs with 105. I worked wonderfully... scuffs all gone YEA! Then I put on a black pad with the 205 and went over the same spot to eliminate minor swirls. Looked great... until I moved the car in the sun. YIKES! In the sunlight I saw millions of small swirls from where I had buffed out the scuffs. I thought maybe I didn't buff long enough with the 205, so I went over it again. And I went over a place where there were only old cleaning swirls... Same thing! Millions of hairline swirls.
What did I screw up and how do I fix it? Is it fixable?
What did I screw up and how do I fix it? Is it fixable?
Hope that helps... keep us posted on if you are able to correct the swirls.
You should wait for the paint to fully cure which can be between 30 days - 120 days depending on the paint used and the drying techniques. Call the shop that did the work for a more accurate time frame since they will know best.