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#1066
Here's some quick pics:
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Wash with PB Super Slick
Dry with a waffle weave towel.
I used an old Zaino clay bar I had sitting around
For Polish:
PO203S with a yellow pad on the deep scratch places.
Intensive Polish with an orange pad on the whole car.
PO106FF with a white pad on the whole car.
PO85RD with a black pad on the whole car.
Wipe down the car with Top Inspection Spray
Then for Sealant:
FMJ with a blue pad on the whole car.
Wax tomorrow or Tuesday with a coat or two of Natty's red wax by hand.
![](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/ttrank/Detail%20Feb%2009/DSC_0058.jpg)
![](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/ttrank/Detail%20Feb%2009/DSC_0054.jpg)
![](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/ttrank/Detail%20Feb%2009/DSC_0051.jpg)
![](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/ttrank/Detail%20Feb%2009/DSC_0050.jpg)
![](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/ttrank/Detail%20Feb%2009/DSC_0049.jpg)
Wash with PB Super Slick
Dry with a waffle weave towel.
I used an old Zaino clay bar I had sitting around
For Polish:
PO203S with a yellow pad on the deep scratch places.
Intensive Polish with an orange pad on the whole car.
PO106FF with a white pad on the whole car.
PO85RD with a black pad on the whole car.
Wipe down the car with Top Inspection Spray
Then for Sealant:
FMJ with a blue pad on the whole car.
Wax tomorrow or Tuesday with a coat or two of Natty's red wax by hand.
Last edited by Gr8speed68; 05-05-2009 at 06:53 PM.
#1067
Hi George,
What would you recommend as a product that I could keep in my car (I always keep a microfiber or two in the car)so that I could spot clean my car to get rid of bugs, bird crap, and things of that nature shortly after they happen instead of waiting for too long. I was using Meguiars Quik Detailer previously, but ran out (due to claying an extremely dirty car) and was wondering if that product is good for that, or if there is something else I should be using. Thanks very much for your time as always.
Warm regards,
Jason
What would you recommend as a product that I could keep in my car (I always keep a microfiber or two in the car)so that I could spot clean my car to get rid of bugs, bird crap, and things of that nature shortly after they happen instead of waiting for too long. I was using Meguiars Quik Detailer previously, but ran out (due to claying an extremely dirty car) and was wondering if that product is good for that, or if there is something else I should be using. Thanks very much for your time as always.
Warm regards,
Jason
For a wax, really depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is. What color vehicle will it be going on? Bang for the buck, Poorboy's Natty's Blue is an excellent option, especially on darker colored vehicles. Some other great options are either of the P21S waxes, very easy to apply and remove, look great on any colored vehicle and they don't stain trim. If you're looking for a higher end wax, consider the Dodo Juice products.
There's certainly lots of other great waxes, I just need to know more about what you're looking for to provide the best suggestion.
George
#1069
As long as you have a hook and loop backing plate for it, our pads will work just fine. I have a Makita 9227C and use our Lake Country 6.5" pads each time I detail.
For a wax, really depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is. What color vehicle will it be going on? Bang for the buck, Poorboy's Natty's Blue is an excellent option, especially on darker colored vehicles. Some other great options are either of the P21S waxes, very easy to apply and remove, look great on any colored vehicle and they don't stain trim. If you're looking for a higher end wax, consider the Dodo Juice products.
There's certainly lots of other great waxes, I just need to know more about what you're looking for to provide the best suggestions.
For a wax, really depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is. What color vehicle will it be going on? Bang for the buck, Poorboy's Natty's Blue is an excellent option, especially on darker colored vehicles. Some other great options are either of the P21S waxes, very easy to apply and remove, look great on any colored vehicle and they don't stain trim. If you're looking for a higher end wax, consider the Dodo Juice products.
There's certainly lots of other great waxes, I just need to know more about what you're looking for to provide the best suggestions.
#1070
Ihave the makita 9227 to george.What i need are suggestions i have only 1 pad that came with the buffer, now what do u reccommend for my car..The car is black it has alot of swirl scratches on it, theres not really any big scratches on it but the swirl scratches really bug me im gonna need buffer pads, cleaning pad solution and a very good wax, if you could point me in the right direction that would be great.
#1072
Ihave the makita 9227 to george.What i need are suggestions i have only 1 pad that came with the buffer, now what do u reccommend for my car..The car is black it has alot of swirl scratches on it, theres not really any big scratches on it but the swirl scratches really bug me im gonna need buffer pads, cleaning pad solution and a very good wax, if you could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks!
#1073
Ihave the makita 9227 to george.What i need are suggestions i have only 1 pad that came with the buffer, now what do u reccommend for my car..The car is black it has alot of swirl scratches on it, theres not really any big scratches on it but the swirl scratches really bug me im gonna need buffer pads, cleaning pad solution and a very good wax, if you could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Menzerna Power Finish P0203S on green pads
Menzerna PO85RD on black pads
This works great on removing most swirls and imperfections while polishing to a high gloss and depth.
For a pad cleaning solution I use Snappy Clean in a 5 gallon bucket of water.
If you want to try out a very good wax for OB paint, try a sample of either Dodo Juice Blue Velvet or Dodo Juice Purple Haze. Both are specifically designed for darker colored vehicles and leave behind a ton of depth and gloss. Best of all the protection is great and produces very tight water beading and makes maintaining your vehicle very easy.
Similar question. I will be buying pads locally, which pads to use for what? I will need 2 pads, one for polish and one for the wax, what "type" of pad do i need for each? I think the buffer is a makita, but either way I dont have quick access to your stuff, that will be the next time around :-)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hope this helps,
George
#1074
Hi George,
Thank you for your quick response and the information provided. Exactly what I was looking for! I will most likely order the one gallon size from your website shortly. I am currently running low on Plexus (which I use on my headlights,taillights,grille (and which I love!) ) ...was wondering if you had a product you recommend to try out for the mentioned surfaces. Thanks again!
Warm regards,
Jason
Thank you for your quick response and the information provided. Exactly what I was looking for! I will most likely order the one gallon size from your website shortly. I am currently running low on Plexus (which I use on my headlights,taillights,grille (and which I love!) ) ...was wondering if you had a product you recommend to try out for the mentioned surfaces. Thanks again!
Warm regards,
Jason
Jason, good question. I keep a 4oz pump spray bottle of Poorboy's Spray & Wipe in my glove box for these situations. Spray & Wipe is filled with cleaning agents which is ideal for cleaning bird droppings, bug splatter, tar and other forms of contamination. Some detailers use it as a waterless wash, so it's definitely effective at removing contamination. It's offered in gallon sizes if it's a product you end up enjoying, which can save you a bit in the long run. The one thing I should note about this product though is it doesn't have any gloss enhancers or protection, so once you clean the surface you're left with what was protecting your car before you cleaned it.
#1075
Hi George,
Thank you for your quick response and the information provided. Exactly what I was looking for! I will most likely order the one gallon size from your website shortly. I am currently running low on Plexus (which I use on my headlights,taillights,grille (and which I love!) ) ...was wondering if you had a product you recommend to try out for the mentioned surfaces. Thanks again!
Warm regards,
Jason
Thank you for your quick response and the information provided. Exactly what I was looking for! I will most likely order the one gallon size from your website shortly. I am currently running low on Plexus (which I use on my headlights,taillights,grille (and which I love!) ) ...was wondering if you had a product you recommend to try out for the mentioned surfaces. Thanks again!
Warm regards,
Jason
Thanks for the response, you're going to like Spray & Wipe, it's a very versatile product. Plexus is great for the areas you are describing. If you wanted to try out something very similar, you could try Blackfire's One Step Plastic Cleaner, Polish, & Glaze. It acts just like Plexus and is significantly cheaper. Another good alternative if you didn't want to go the route of an aerosol can is Chemical Guys Clear Seal. Same idea, a 1 step plastic cleaner that leaves behind a slick surface and smells good too.
Keep us posted on what you end up using and how things turn out for you.
Thanks for your support
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George
#1076
#1077
#1078
Results...
Hi George, sorry to bother you again. I posted this in the main forum, just thought I would run it by you to see if you would tweak anything before I do the rest of the car. Here is what I did:
2003 coupe, 70K miles, (light) silver:
Meg clay bar - was very thorough
Meg #9 Swirl remover, applied with a PC7424 and Meg yellow polishing pad. I kept it at speed 4/5, did about 2 foot by 2 foot sections at a time. Moved slowly from front to back and vice versa, did this several times then wiped with a clean MF cloth.
Wiped clean with water/rubbing alcohol
Applied Meg Gold class wax by hand, dry, wiped of with a clean MF.
Now I only did this to the hood and front two quarter panels. My results? Ok.
When I look at the hood under direct sunlight, there are no swirl marks or scratches, and the shine is pretty good, but when I run my hand over it there isnt that perfect glass smoothness I was expecting. I wouldnt say it feels "rough", but for sure not silky smooth.
I do have access to new lake country yellow/black/white buffer pads if needed.
2003 coupe, 70K miles, (light) silver:
Meg clay bar - was very thorough
Meg #9 Swirl remover, applied with a PC7424 and Meg yellow polishing pad. I kept it at speed 4/5, did about 2 foot by 2 foot sections at a time. Moved slowly from front to back and vice versa, did this several times then wiped with a clean MF cloth.
Wiped clean with water/rubbing alcohol
Applied Meg Gold class wax by hand, dry, wiped of with a clean MF.
Now I only did this to the hood and front two quarter panels. My results? Ok.
When I look at the hood under direct sunlight, there are no swirl marks or scratches, and the shine is pretty good, but when I run my hand over it there isnt that perfect glass smoothness I was expecting. I wouldnt say it feels "rough", but for sure not silky smooth.
I do have access to new lake country yellow/black/white buffer pads if needed.
#1079
Hi George, sorry to bother you again. I posted this in the main forum, just thought I would run it by you to see if you would tweak anything before I do the rest of the car. Here is what I did:
2003 coupe, 70K miles, (light) silver:
Meg clay bar - was very thorough
Meg #9 Swirl remover, applied with a PC7424 and Meg yellow polishing pad. I kept it at speed 4/5, did about 2 foot by 2 foot sections at a time. Moved slowly from front to back and vice versa, did this several times then wiped with a clean MF cloth.
Wiped clean with water/rubbing alcohol
Applied Meg Gold class wax by hand, dry, wiped of with a clean MF.
Now I only did this to the hood and front two quarter panels. My results? Ok.
When I look at the hood under direct sunlight, there are no swirl marks or scratches, and the shine is pretty good, but when I run my hand over it there isnt that perfect glass smoothness I was expecting. I wouldnt say it feels "rough", but for sure not silky smooth.
I do have access to new lake country yellow/black/white buffer pads if needed.
2003 coupe, 70K miles, (light) silver:
Meg clay bar - was very thorough
Meg #9 Swirl remover, applied with a PC7424 and Meg yellow polishing pad. I kept it at speed 4/5, did about 2 foot by 2 foot sections at a time. Moved slowly from front to back and vice versa, did this several times then wiped with a clean MF cloth.
Wiped clean with water/rubbing alcohol
Applied Meg Gold class wax by hand, dry, wiped of with a clean MF.
Now I only did this to the hood and front two quarter panels. My results? Ok.
When I look at the hood under direct sunlight, there are no swirl marks or scratches, and the shine is pretty good, but when I run my hand over it there isnt that perfect glass smoothness I was expecting. I wouldnt say it feels "rough", but for sure not silky smooth.
I do have access to new lake country yellow/black/white buffer pads if needed.
Changing the pad shouldn't make a difference in your slickness results. Also, be sure to make sure you completely removed the product from your paint and also that you aren't just feeling factory orange peel.
If you don't see any swirls or scratches, your paint should look pretty stunning.
Hope this helps narrow down the issue you're having. Let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you.
George
#1080