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    New Way to Fly: machine polishing

    Hey all, it´s been a while.
    I´ve decided to order the stuff i need to machine buff my car for this spring.

    I´ve read a lot of threads about what to use, and so on...
    But I thought the best would be if I made a thread of my own. Hope it´s ok!

    First off. What machine do I order. Remember that I am a novice at using a machine buffer. However I am experienced when it comes to car detailing in general. I will need to remove some mid to deep scratches.

    What chemicals and pads do i use? Down the line I will use these products on customers cars, so I will need products for any "gig"..
    I do have a lot of Meg products allready, and have made up my mind to what I think works well when it comes to waxes and other products. But what do I use for scratch removal and polishing with the new machine, when i retire my hands...?

    Does the Meguiar´s instruction video describe what to do with a DA, or the Rotary buffer? Would be cool if i had the products that are in use on the vid, like speed settings and such since I want to learn thoroughly before i start on my car.

    thanks..!
    Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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    Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

    Read thse first... Though keep in mind you would be ordering the new version of the G100.

    Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle
    Step 1 Wash
    Step 2 Clean
    Step 3 Polish
    Step 4 Protect
    Step 5 Maintain

    Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

    What it Means to Remove a Scratch

    How To Remove Swirls By Hand

    How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

    Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

    Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

    Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

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    • #3
      Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

      Any Porter Cable, ie g100, 7424, 7336, or the new g110. This link demonstrates the machine, pads, products and technique How To Remove Swirls With The G100 and thd DVD "How To Use The PC to get Showcar Results" is available a coastaltool.com for $21.50. Also, Meguiars has a rotary how to vhs on the meguiars.com site. Hope this helps getting you started.

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      • #4
        Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

        Ok...
        I would recommend getting the new Meguiars G110 when they come out, or you could get a G100 now. They are orbital, so it is nearly impossible to mess up your paint. They work well for most all types of scratches that just penetrate the clear coat and don't reach the base coat so it should get those scratches out a lot easier. For getting scratches out of your car you should try Scratch-X and for the light scratches/swirls you should try M80 and M82. If you have heavy scratching all over your paint, I would also recommend getting some M105. The pads I would buy are W8006, and maybe a wool pad to get out the heavy scratches/swirls as well as a cutting pad. If you want perfect results, you also might want to look into getting a finishing pad as well. The Meguiars video focuses on the G100, and M80 and so on. I would really get the DVD because it will help a lot. All the polishes come in bulk, so when you get to do a large number o customer cars you can save some dough there. Working with a machine is much easier than doing everything by hand, and a lot faster too. I guarantee this will be a good investment.
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        • #5
          Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

          thanks guys, when´s the new g110 coming out?
          planning on ordering march april or may i think.

          I pretty much got the answers i wanted for now.
          I did´nt know that ScratchX was good for machinary use, cool.
          Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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          00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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          • #6
            Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

            I think the new machine should be out by then.

            With ScratchX and machine use, just make sure it says it on the front of the bottle. The older version wasn't recommended for machine use. The new one will have a yellow bubble that says "New & Improved! Use by hand or with a DA!"
            Scott

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            • #7
              Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

              Originally posted by Joenok View Post
              thanks guys, when´s the new g110 coming out?
              planning on ordering march april or may i think.
              The G110 and other of megs awesome 2008 product line including M135 Synethic Detailer Spray, among others, should be available anytime this month actually!

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              • #8
                Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                cool. can´t wait...!
                i´ll probably update this tread when i get to ordering...
                thanks guys.
                Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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                1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                • #9
                  Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                  Hey guys.
                  Preparing for ordering new products.
                  Been looking at this one http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-da-foam-pad-kit.html
                  Regarding pads; how do i clean them, is there a kit for that? I´d like to have enough to do 2-3 cars totally without "doing the dishes".....

                  Also, M80 and M82 I´ve been recommended, as well as ScratchX for scratch removal. -For wax/sealant I´ve become addicted to M21, guess I´ll go with a 64oz of the 2,0....

                  It´s mostly the pads and products for pads I need advice on. The rest I think i´ve got fairly covered.
                  Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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                  1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                  00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                  • #10
                    Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                    any input? please
                    Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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                    1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                    00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                    • #11
                      Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                      I´m rounding up my order...

                      Still, a few questions..

                      -#80 and #82, that should take care of swirls and such.
                      -Do i use a pure polish to brighten and make depth in the paint after?

                      8006 and 9006 pads.. -do i need a wool pad for scratch removal? What pad is good for using ScratchX?

                      Last Touch spray - can I use this for lube while claying, or should I get something else?

                      Hope someone can help me out here, need to get the stuff overseas so that I can begin when the spring comes!!
                      Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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                      1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                      00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                      • #12
                        Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                        Originally posted by Joenok View Post
                        any input? please
                        Where are located?

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                        • #13
                          Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                          I`m located in northern Norway. -if that`s the question
                          Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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                          1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                          00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                          • #14
                            Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                            Yes, that was the quetion. I missed your comment about overseas. I also looked up your other posts where you mentioned Norway.

                            Search here for scratchx abd you will find how to tips. Same for how to clay.

                            Remember to always thaw the car before polishing!!!

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                            • #15
                              Re: New Way to Fly: machine polishing

                              Thanks.
                              I need spesific advice to using the G110/G220, that`s my new muse.

                              Like the practical difference between #82 and #83.
                              Looks like I`ll be using #80, #82, DC2, #21 2,0 and NXT 2,0

                              Have i got what i need? 8006 and 9006 pads...?
                              Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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                              1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                              00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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