Detailing Questions-Answered

[ayabrego]

The products I have are meguires polish meguires ultimate compound meguires soap and carnuba wax also wax as you dry sealent I believe by eagle one

If I were to was my car with these products what would my process be step by step?

 

[DKS]

In a nut shell, if you are only going to use those products, then. . . .

Wash

Ultimate compound

Polish

Wax

Throw away the spray sealant, lol

 

[ayabrego]

In a nut shell, if you are only going to use those products, then. . . .

Wash

Ultimate compound

Polish

Wax

Throw away the spray sealant, lol

Dang what other products am i missing other than the clay bar damn there is alot to this stuff.

 

[DKS]

With UC you probably want to use some sort of a finishing polish like M205. It's not necessary since UC is a diminishing polish, but it's recommended for a nice finish. Swirl-X is probably the most abrasive diminishing polish that I would use without a follow up with a fine polish. UC is more abrasive than Swirl-X, and it's really pushing it to use it without a follow up fine polish.

Are you talking about doing this all by hand? Everyone needs a DA buffer, period. Doing this sort of thing by hand is like painting your house with a Q-tip, you can do it, but it's a lot easier to use a paint brush.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Are you talking about doing this all by hand? Everyone needs a DA buffer, period. Doing this sort of thing by hand is like painting your house with a Q-tip, you can do it, but it's a lot easier to use a paint brush.

You speak the truth, i learned that this weekend. I will never try to do any kind of paint restoration by hand again.

http://www.showroomfx.com/Porter_Cable_7424_XP_buffer_kit_p/sfxpc-10.htm

 

[ayabrego]

heck no! Althought I dont have porter cable thats what I want get next!!

 

[DKS]

You speak the truth, i learned that this weekend. I will never try to do any kind of paint restoration by hand again.

http://www.showroomfx.com/Porter_Cable_7424_XP_buffer_kit_p/sfxpc-10.htm

That's a pretty good deal.

heck no! Althought I dont have porter cable thats what I want get next!!

What are you using?

 

[ayabrego]

Just a cheap 30 dollar one

 

[DKS]

Just a cheap 30 dollar one

Your hand would probably be better then.

 

[NastyStang113]

Your hand would probably be better then.

Much better.

 

[bolivianpimp]

In a nut shell, if you are only going to use those products, then. . . .

Wash

Ultimate compound

Polish

Wax

Throw away the spray sealant, lol

Is the blackfire sealant the best you recommend? I seen you mentioned it in another post so i purchase it lol.

For the PC pads, what colors should i use for polish, sealant, wax?

 

[DKS]

Is the blackfire sealant the best you recommend? I seen you mentioned it in another post so i purchase it lol.

For the PC pads, what colors should i use for polish, sealant, wax?

BlackFire Wet Diamond is proven to be one of the longest lasting sealants out there. It's a "show" sealant, so it has a very nice finish. I love it.

I use the Hydrotech LC pads which are more versatile than normal LC pads. They also hold more product at the surface and don't waste as much product as standard pads.

I use Cyan for heavier cutting (M105) and Tangerine for finishing polish (M205) If I'm using something in the middle like Scratch X or Ultimate Compound, I use either or depending on how much cut I need.

For applying Sealant I use the Hydrotech Crimson pads now, but I used to use either blue or black LC fine finishing pads.

I apply wax by hand, primarily.

 

[3VPOWA]

Okay, I've been reading through this thread and the numerous others in this forum.

I've neglected my car for almost 2 years now with only quick washing it by hand. I have tons of swirls in the paint, some marring on the deck lid, and tons of other light scratches and whatnot.

I need to know what exactly I need to purchase, actual items listed, to correct this. I know I'm buying a porter cable, but I need to know pads, polishes, sealants, waxes (I know everyone has differing opinions on these) to get me started.

I plan to buy new materials to wash the car with: two bucket method, grit guard, new washing pads, electric blower, etc.

Where I get overwhelmed is all the pads for the porter cable and the polishes I would need.

 

[DKS]

Okay, I've been reading through this thread and the numerous others in this forum.

I've neglected my car for almost 2 years now with only quick washing it by hand. I have tons of swirls in the paint, some marring on the deck lid, and tons of other light scratches and whatnot.

I need to know what exactly I need to purchase, actual items listed, to correct this. I know I'm buying a porter cable, but I need to know pads, polishes, sealants, waxes (I know everyone has differing opinions on these) to get me started.

I plan to buy new materials to wash the car with: two bucket method, grit guard, new washing pads, electric blower, etc.

Where I get overwhelmed is all the pads for the porter cable and the polishes I would need.

Personally, I like to keep it simple.

M105 with Hydrotech Cyan pads to get rid of the problems
M205 with hydrotech Tangerine pads to finish down smooth
Blackfire Wet diamond with Hydrotech Crimson pads for a sealant
Natty's blue or red hand applied for your wax

Get either 5" or 6" backing plate and pads to match the size. 5" is probably the better choice.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Personally, I like to keep it simple.

M105 with Hydrotech Cyan pads to get rid of the problems
M205 with hydrotech Tangerine pads to finish down smooth
Blackfire Wet diamond with Hydrotech Crimson pads for a sealant
Natty's blue or red hand applied for your wax

Get either 5" or 6" backing plate and pads to match the size. 5" is probably the better choice.

x2 thats what i ordered to start off with.

 

[3VPOWA]

Personally, I like to keep it simple.

M105 with Hydrotech Cyan pads to get rid of the problems
M205 with hydrotech Tangerine pads to finish down smooth
Blackfire Wet diamond with Hydrotech Crimson pads for a sealant
Natty's blue or red hand applied for your wax

Get either 5" or 6" backing plate and pads to match the size. 5" is probably the better choice.

Excellent. I want it as simple as it possibly can be. This is what I'll try first. Thanks!

 

[DDTCM]

Using a dishwashing liquid or citrus based cleaner to strip the old wax before you clay is important because the clay bar will not do a complete job of cutting or removing the wax....correct?

 

[DKS]

Using a dishwashing liquid or citrus based cleaner to strip the old wax before you clay is important because the clay bar will not do a complete job of cutting or removing the wax....correct?

I do it that way. I think Nasty says that the Clay bar will remove the wax as well, and I'm sure he knows what he's talking about. I know they will remove some wax for sure, just haven't tried it personally without removing all the wax with a citrus cleaner first. I just like to go ahead and get as much of it off by washing it as I can first so I know I'm starting with a good wax free surface in the first place.

 

[DDTCM]

I do it that way. I think Nasty says that the Clay bar will remove the wax as well, and I'm sure he knows what he's talking about. I know they will remove some wax for sure, just haven't tried it personally without removing all the wax with a citrus cleaner first. I just like to go ahead and get as much of it off by washing it as I can first so I know I'm starting with a good wax free surface in the first place.

Agreed,thanks

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

http://www.showroomfx.com/Citrus_Pre_Wash_p/sfx-cpw.htm

I bought this to wash my car with. Thoughts DKS?