Which Polish For 2007 Infiniti w/Light Scratches & Imperfections
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Which Polish For 2007 Infiniti w/Light Scratches & Imperfections
I've seen many recommend the Menzerna Final Polish 2 which has been renamed Menzerna Micro Polish. However, I'm not sure if it has enough to remove some of the imperfections or scratches on my vehicle.
I'm going to be ordering all my stuff this week (new to detailing). So far I have the following products in my in basket so to speak:
- Menzerna Micro Polish PO87MC (32 oz)
- Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (8oz)
- Riccardo Clay Original Yellow
- The El Cheapo Microfiber Buffing Towel Cdn$2.56 (10 of them)
- Porter Cable 7424XP Swirl Buster Kit 5.5" Pads
i) 1st Pad: - Blue Finessing Pad
ii) 2nd Pad: - Orange Mild Cut
iii) 3rd Pad: - Green Polishing/Finishing
- Collinite Super Doublecoat Auto Wax (No. 476s)
Also, how do you guys feel about the Collinite wax? It's a paste. Are they easy to apply with the DA porter cable unit?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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PJStyles
I'm going to be ordering all my stuff this week (new to detailing). So far I have the following products in my in basket so to speak:
- Menzerna Micro Polish PO87MC (32 oz)
- Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (8oz)
- Riccardo Clay Original Yellow
- The El Cheapo Microfiber Buffing Towel Cdn$2.56 (10 of them)
- Porter Cable 7424XP Swirl Buster Kit 5.5" Pads
i) 1st Pad: - Blue Finessing Pad
ii) 2nd Pad: - Orange Mild Cut
iii) 3rd Pad: - Green Polishing/Finishing
- Collinite Super Doublecoat Auto Wax (No. 476s)
Also, how do you guys feel about the Collinite wax? It's a paste. Are they easy to apply with the DA porter cable unit?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
PJStyles
Depends on what "light scratches and imperfections" means. Micro polish may not have enough correction and you could find yourself leaning too heavy on the orbital and making matters worse. I know there will be lot's of opinion but pics would help. I use the Megs 105 / 205 combination as you can remove most surface defects by balancing thier cutting power and letting the polish do the work. DACP is my alternate, all in one solution, when swirls and light scratches (fingernail perceptible but not below the clear) aren't numerous and the paint is in otherwise good condition.
I don't use my orbital for pure wax or sealants. I haven't found it to be any easier or better than doing it by hand. In fact I think you will spend less time when you factor in the orbital set up, masking, pad cleaning and eventual spots that the orbital can't cover.
I don't use my orbital for pure wax or sealants. I haven't found it to be any easier or better than doing it by hand. In fact I think you will spend less time when you factor in the orbital set up, masking, pad cleaning and eventual spots that the orbital can't cover.
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I've seen many recommend the Menzerna Final Polish 2 which has been renamed Menzerna Micro Polish. However, I'm not sure if it has enough to remove some of the imperfections or scratches on my vehicle.
I'm going to be ordering all my stuff this week (new to detailing). So far I have the following products in my in basket so to speak:
- Menzerna Micro Polish PO87MC (32 oz) - thats a lot!
- Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (8oz) - why so little? that will be gone in 4 washes, or 2 washes and one clay lube mix
- Riccardo Clay Original Yellow - supposed to be awesome
- The El Cheapo Microfiber Buffing Towel Cdn$2.56 (10 of them)
- Porter Cable 7424XP Swirl Buster Kit 5.5" Pads
i) 1st Pad: - Blue Finessing Pad - need two
ii) 2nd Pad: - Orange Mild Cut - need a few
iii) 3rd Pad: - Green Polishing/Finishing - need two
- Collinite Super Doublecoat Auto Wax (No. 476s)
Also, how do you guys feel about the Collinite wax? It's a paste. Are they easy to apply with the DA porter cable unit? - its a matter of applying to a pad on the DA from a hand applicator pad - with that said, I like blackfire wet diamond better
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
PJStyles
I'm going to be ordering all my stuff this week (new to detailing). So far I have the following products in my in basket so to speak:
- Menzerna Micro Polish PO87MC (32 oz) - thats a lot!
- Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (8oz) - why so little? that will be gone in 4 washes, or 2 washes and one clay lube mix
- Riccardo Clay Original Yellow - supposed to be awesome
- The El Cheapo Microfiber Buffing Towel Cdn$2.56 (10 of them)
- Porter Cable 7424XP Swirl Buster Kit 5.5" Pads
i) 1st Pad: - Blue Finessing Pad - need two
ii) 2nd Pad: - Orange Mild Cut - need a few
iii) 3rd Pad: - Green Polishing/Finishing - need two
- Collinite Super Doublecoat Auto Wax (No. 476s)
Also, how do you guys feel about the Collinite wax? It's a paste. Are they easy to apply with the DA porter cable unit? - its a matter of applying to a pad on the DA from a hand applicator pad - with that said, I like blackfire wet diamond better
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
PJStyles
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Do you know of a good site where I can get a beginner's guide on how best to use my soon to be newly acquired Porter Cable 7424XP DA? I want to start maintaining the paint on my vehicles and doing everything by hand is so time consuming.
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Not really but you do need to know how to work with it. I'd start out with the M205 finishing polish and a medium cut pad and only move up to the M105 compound if needed.
I just finished doing my coupe with M205 and a medium cut Sonus pad. It easily and safely removed several hairline scratches and left a fantastic finish. Followed up with an Isoprophyl Alchohol and water wipe down to remove the oils. I had just gotten a Blackfire shine kit so I used the Blackfire polish (really a very light glaze) and then the paint sealant. The results are shocking. Best depth, wetness and slickness I have ever seen. My car looks amazing. I'd take some pictures but I'm beat after 5 hours of this non-stop fun. Maybe tomorrow.
Check out Autopia for everything you ever wanted to know about detailing and more.
I just finished doing my coupe with M205 and a medium cut Sonus pad. It easily and safely removed several hairline scratches and left a fantastic finish. Followed up with an Isoprophyl Alchohol and water wipe down to remove the oils. I had just gotten a Blackfire shine kit so I used the Blackfire polish (really a very light glaze) and then the paint sealant. The results are shocking. Best depth, wetness and slickness I have ever seen. My car looks amazing. I'd take some pictures but I'm beat after 5 hours of this non-stop fun. Maybe tomorrow.
Check out Autopia for everything you ever wanted to know about detailing and more.
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