Jetseal 109

[28ONE]

I spent my Saturday doing paint correction/detailing of my car. There are times I ask myself why did I get another black car & then it's moments like this that I realize why I did. Having a black car car is a love-hate relationship! Thanks to Seer's sticky and help, here's what I ended up doing:

Machine
Flex 3401

Process
wash
clay with Speedy Surface Prep Dx Pad with CG Lube
M105 with 5.5 hydro cyan pad pad - speed 5
IPA wipedown
M205 with 5.5 hydro tangerine pad - speed 4.5
Meguairs Final Inspection wipedown
CG EZ Creme Glaze II 6.5 hyrdo crimson pad - speed 3
Meguairs Final Inspection wipedown
CG Jetseal 109 6.5 hydro crimson pad - speed 2.5

Tomorrow
CG Black

I previously had CG Blacklight but decided to tryout the Jetseal. Seems to have more shine. Can't wait to apply the CG Black.

Props to the guys who really know what they're doing because buffing/polishing definitely takes some practice. What I find challenging is the vertical panels. With the Flex, you really have to pay attention and maintain control. It can be pretty tough keeping the pad flat against the panels.

Sorry but pictures were from my iphone, I spent a total of 10 hours start to finish, I am tired as hell!

Tell me what you guys think? What are some of your tips for tackling the vertical panels?

Happy Memorial Day to all my fellow vets - past & present!

 

[GrnBullitt08]

Looks great. We recently did a black Jeep in our shop. Black always looks amazing when cleaned.

 

[muztangman93]

Looks good cleaned but first wash or spray detail and it will have visible fine scratches again. I cant wait till I repaint my car. Only the top half is black and it drives me insane.

 

[Bullitt 3309]

Looks good, starting mine today with the following:
Machines
Porter Cable XP
Griots Garage 3” DA
Flex 3401

Process
Wash with CG HoneyDew/Foam gun
Surface decon with Speedy Surface Prep Dx Fine Pad with CG Lube - PC XP
Menzurna FG400 or Power Gloss for two scratches 3” hydro cyan pad - Griots 3”
IPA wipedown
Menzurna FG400 with 5.5 hydro cyan pad - Flex 3401
IPA wipedown
Menzurna SF4000 with 5.5 hydro tangerine pad - Flex 3401
(Might skip this step depending how FG400 finished down)
CarPro Eraser wipedown
Menzurna SF4500 (PO85RD) with 5.5 hydro crimson pad - Flex 3401
CarPro Eraser wipedown
CG Blacklight with 5.5 hydro crimson pad - PC XP
CarPro Eraser wipedown
CG Black 5.5 hydro crimson pad - PC XP
CG V7 Detailer

 

[28ONE]

Looks good, starting mine today with the following:
Machines
Porter Cable XP
Griots Garage 3” DA
Flex 3401

Process
Wash with CG HoneyDew/Foam gun
Surface decon with Speedy Surface Prep Dx Fine Pad with CG Lube - PC XP
Menzurna FG400 or Power Gloss for two scratches 3” hydro cyan pad - Griots 3”
IPA wipedown
Menzurna FG400 with 5.5 hydro cyan pad - Flex 3401
IPA wipedown
Menzurna SF4000 with 5.5 hydro tangerine pad - Flex 3401
(Might skip this step depending how FG400 finished down)
CarPro Eraser wipedown
Menzurna SF4500 (PO85RD) with 5.5 hydro crimson pad - Flex 3401
CarPro Eraser wipedown
CG Blacklight with 5.5 hydro crimson pad - PC XP
CarPro Eraser wipedown
CG Black 5.5 hydro crimson pad - PC XP
CG V7 Detailer

What are your speed settings for each pad? How long does the whole process take you?

I just applied first coat of CG Black. Love that Jetseal already. It was windy as heck last night and normally I would have all kinds of pollen & dust all over the car...

 

[28ONE]

Looks good cleaned but first wash or spray detail and it will have visible fine scratches again. I cant wait till I repaint my car. Only the top half is black and it drives me insane.

Doing paint correction I was able to get most of the swirls out. Just some minor scratches but I can live with it.

 

[Bullitt 3309]

What are your speed settings for each pad? How long does the whole process take you?

I just applied first coat of CG Black. Love that Jetseal already. It was windy as heck last night and normally I would have all kinds of pollen & dust all over the car...

I play the speed by panel testing first. Since the Flex and FG400 are new to me, I will do a test panel to see what speed get the most bang for the buck. I am slow, will probably do 5 passes to get the FG400 to finish down. I might even pad down since the paint isn't that bad. I expect the process to take two 9 hr days...

 

[28ONE]

Looks great. We recently did a black Jeep in our shop. Black always looks amazing when cleaned.

Bling Bling

I play the speed by panel testing first. Since the Flex and FG400 are new to me, I will do a test panel to see what speed get the most bang for the buck. I am slow, will probably do 5 passes to get the FG400 to finish down. I might even pad down since the paint isn't that bad. I expect the process to take two 9 hr days...

Looking forward to see what your results are...

 

[GrnBullitt08]

What are your speed settings for each pad? How long does the whole process take you?

I just applied first coat of CG Black. Love that Jetseal already. It was windy as heck last night and normally I would have all kinds of pollen & dust all over the car...

Don't be afraid of speed and pressure when it comes to correction, but it varies between cars depending on the level of damage to the paint.

 

[28ONE]

Don't be afraid of speed and pressure when it comes to correction, but it varies between cars depending on the level of damage to the paint.

Overall my paint was in pretty good shape when I got the car 3 years ago. Previous own kept in garage and hardly drove it. I just hate all the dusting from the M105. I should practice more on the trunk lid. Any suggestions when it comes to vertical panels?

 

[28ONE]

Update

CG Black - 2 coats
CG V7

 

[GrnBullitt08]

Overall my paint was in pretty good shape when I got the car 3 years ago. Previous own kept in garage and hardly drove it. I just hate all the dusting from the M105. I should practice more on the trunk lid. Any suggestions when it comes to vertical panels?

Work the verticals panels like the hood, roof, and decklid. Get in a fairly comfortable position and keep consistent even pressure with a alternating snake pattern.

 

[28ONE]

Too bad I couldn't put car up in the air on a rack

 

[3VPOWA]

Too bad I couldn't put car up in the air on a rack

I just sit my ass on the ground when doing the vertical panels on my car.

 

[Bullitt 3309]

Too bad I couldn't put car up in the air on a rack

I use this

 

[Seer]

good work

 

[nyuk98GT]

28ONE:

Lookin' good! All that work paid off very nicely.

Chris

 

[B2B]

Does anyone know if Jetseal 109 will bond to BlackLight and/or Black?

 

[W3bb3r04]

Does anyone know if Jetseal 109 will bond to BlackLight and/or Black?

You should use in this order, blacklight, jetseal and Black, if you are wanting to use all three. I would suggest just using blacklight then black, or jetseal and then black.

 

[28ONE]

I use this

I have same one but different brand. Maybe I'm too heavy cuz the foam is just about flat lol!

28ONE:

Lookin' good! All that work paid off very nicely.

Chris

Thanks!

good work

Thanks!

Does anyone know if Jetseal 109 will bond to BlackLight and/or Black?

Jetseal has no fillers, whereas Blacklight does. If you use Jetseal, better make sure your paint is correct otherwise you'll still have swirls.

I applied Jetseal, 2 coats of CG Black then CG V7 spray. I'm happy with the results1