First post here. Hi everyone! So over this winter I've been stocking up and getting ready to go all out and make this World Rally Blue paint shine when the weather clears up. The car has some nice swirls from the previous owner and I'm sick of looking at them. They are VERY visible at night under street lights, but can also be seen with the right lighting during the day. I am very passionate about this car and taking care of it is very important to me.
Here is what I've bought so far. If anyone sees anything I'm missing or need please let me know!
HARDWARE
PRODUCT
So my plan is to do a test spot with the M205 and a pink pad. If that isn't working well I plan on stepping up the orange pad. If that isn't working out I'm going to move to the M105. Is this a good idea? I bought the M105 as a backup plan. I have some people suggesting to start with the M105 since the M105/M205 combo, but I'm not sure that's really necessary. I know that the M105 has a very short work time and is much more abrasive than the M205. I believe the goal here is to use the least amount of abrasion to get the job done.
I have been watching a lot of videos getting ready, but I would gladly take any advice or recommendations. Here is the plan. Wash and dry, clay bar, do a test spot with the M205 and pink pad, if it works out do the rest of the car the same way working in small 2'x2' sections making sure to prime the pad and have it on the surface of the car before turning it on (and keeping it on the car as it's turned off). For the M205 I would use a higher speed such as 4-5 (5-6 if I use the M105) and applying a constant pressure to where the foam is pushed down a little bit. Also making sure to wipe off the excess compound when the section is finished. Perhaps wash and wring a pad after each section, constantly alternating pads through the entire job? For the tighter spots I would use the 3" backing plate and pads. After the compound I would move on to the #21 sealant with the black or red pad at a speed of 3-4 and go over the car with light pressure. Then I would wait about a half hour and wipe it off with a microfiber towels.
Does this all sound good? Anything I should know/buy?
Thanks for your time!
Here is what I've bought so far. If anyone sees anything I'm missing or need please let me know!
HARDWARE
- Harbor Freight 6" Dual Action Polisher (this has over 100 good reviews so I picked it up since the price was right after a coupon)
- Lake Country 5" Backing Plate
- Lake Country 5.5" Pads (Two Orange, Two Pink, One Grey, One Red)
- Lake Country Replacement Compression Washers
- Meguiars Soft Buff 3" Backing Plate
- Lake Country 3" Pads (Two Orange, Two Pink, One Grey, One Red)
- A bunch of Super Plush Microfiber Towels
- Synthetic Sheepskin Wash Pad
PRODUCT
- Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay Bar Combo (Clay Bar, Lubricant, and Microfiber Cloths)
- Meguiars M105
- Meguiars M205
- Meguiars #21 Sealant
So my plan is to do a test spot with the M205 and a pink pad. If that isn't working well I plan on stepping up the orange pad. If that isn't working out I'm going to move to the M105. Is this a good idea? I bought the M105 as a backup plan. I have some people suggesting to start with the M105 since the M105/M205 combo, but I'm not sure that's really necessary. I know that the M105 has a very short work time and is much more abrasive than the M205. I believe the goal here is to use the least amount of abrasion to get the job done.
I have been watching a lot of videos getting ready, but I would gladly take any advice or recommendations. Here is the plan. Wash and dry, clay bar, do a test spot with the M205 and pink pad, if it works out do the rest of the car the same way working in small 2'x2' sections making sure to prime the pad and have it on the surface of the car before turning it on (and keeping it on the car as it's turned off). For the M205 I would use a higher speed such as 4-5 (5-6 if I use the M105) and applying a constant pressure to where the foam is pushed down a little bit. Also making sure to wipe off the excess compound when the section is finished. Perhaps wash and wring a pad after each section, constantly alternating pads through the entire job? For the tighter spots I would use the 3" backing plate and pads. After the compound I would move on to the #21 sealant with the black or red pad at a speed of 3-4 and go over the car with light pressure. Then I would wait about a half hour and wipe it off with a microfiber towels.
Does this all sound good? Anything I should know/buy?
Thanks for your time!
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