Help with exterior detail strategy

[VonLego]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

I strongly advise against using a rotary unless you've done it before. It is not an easy thing to pick up and just start going at your car with.

A DA should be able to remove 99% of those defects by the way you describe them. I managed to get most all of my swirls out first try ever.

[TxRado]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

Ok, sounds good. I'll pick up a DA then. Thanks for the help guys!

[TxRado]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

The advice given to you by yalerd is very good, and the links he provided should answer a lot of questions for you. Follow the tips spelled out in those, and use the following tools/chemicals:

G100 Dual Action Polisher
W8006 Softbuff Polishing Pads (2)
W9006 Softbuff Finishing Pad (1)
M80 Speed Glaze 32 oz
NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

Wash and dry the car thoroughly and then evaluate the surface for any roughness, which would indicate a need to clay. Yep, even on a new car. Use the M80 with the W8006 yellow polishing pad, following the instructions/tips spelled out in those links. Once that process is complete move onto the W9006 tan finishing pad to apply the NXT 2.0, allow it to fully dry and wipe off with a Supreme Shine microfiber.

This process, used with proper technique, will leave your black 350Z looking absolutely stunning.

Is this the DA your talking about?

http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-car-detailing-accessories/Dual-Action-Polisher

I found the G110 but didn't see a G100

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

Will do! Right now I'm leaning on renting a rotary polisher from the local rental shop. I was trying to get the DeWalt 849 but the company only has a Milwaukee 5455 available. I'm trying to find some local stores that sell Meg's products and after the job is done I'll post the pics!

yalerd and VonLego are spot on: If you've never used a rotary we would urge you to practice on something you don't care about before putting that machine down on your 350Z. A nice car is just flat out the wrong learning environment for this tool. If you don't know what you're doing with one, don't pick it up.

The G110 used with the M80 and W8006 will serve you very well, and yalerd has even mentioned first hand experience with this combination on the same car. There is no need to go to a more aggressive combination if this one works. We always teach that one should use the least aggressive approach to get the job done.

[Jokeman]

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Id try the 80 first, if that doesnt cut it go for the 83 or even try the new 151 compound. That should take out all your cobwebs.

[Michael Stoops]

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Is this the DA your talking about?

http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-car-detailing-accessories/Dual-Action-Polisher

I found the G110 but didn't see a G100

Yes, that's the one. We introduced the G110 last year at SEMA and it replaces the G100.

[RaskyR1]

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Here is a link of a my roommates black 350Z. The paint on this car is trashed and probably waaaaay worse than your cars paint is. If you look at the 2nd page I posted pics of what ScratchX was able to do.

If you car only has light/medium swirls M80 and the G110 should have no problem removing them.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23402

Rasky

[TxRado]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

Here is a link of a my roommates black 350Z. The paint on this car is trashed and probably waaaaay worse than your cars paint is. If you look at the 2nd page I posted pics of what ScratchX was able to do.

If you car only has light/medium swirls M80 and the G110 should have no problem removing them.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23402

Rasky

Wow looks great! Those scratches are horrid, I'd flip a switch if I saw that on my car. The scratches I have are no where near that bad so I suppose I dont even need to use a compound.

I'll try the m80 / G110 / W8006 Combo then. I'll submit the order later tonight. Thanks for all the help. Expect pictures soon enough!

[TxRado]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

G100 Dual Action Polisher
W8006 Softbuff Polishing Pads (2)
W9006 Softbuff Finishing Pad (1)
M80 Speed Glaze 32 oz
NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0

Hey Michael,

Are these products available in local stores or only through Meg's online? I'd rather not pay for shipping if I dont have to.

Thanks

[Michael Stoops]

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Hey Michael,

Are these products available in local stores or only through Meg's online? I'd rather not pay for shipping if I dont have to.

Thanks

The G110 is going to be hard to find in stores locally, but give us a call here at the Customer Care Center - 800-347-5700 - and we'll waive shipping charges for you when order this list of products. You can ask for me or just order through any of the guys here.

[TxRado]

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Wow great support! Expect a call tomorrow (Pay day). Thanks!

[TxRado]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

Hello All,

I finally got my equipment/products in!!!! I'm borrowing a garage from a friends on Wednesday to start the detail since I live in an apartment. Here are just a few teaser pics until then

Swirls/Scratches to be removed:




Larger scratch on rear door panel:



Products to be used:



Thanks for all of the suggestions that were given in this thread. I will post after pics on Wednesday!

[3Fitty]

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TXrado,

Good luck. I think with your G110 and some M80 those swirls will be history. Not so sure about the scratch (it looks a bit deeper) but you might get it out aswell.

Can't wait for the after pics.

Give us a report back on your new toys. I got my DA a few weeks ago and I want to use it daily (only everytime I try, wifey gives me the evil eye). LOL

[TxRado]

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Will do! By the way I love the name I was thinking of getting my license plate to say "3FITTY" haha!

[3Fitty]

Re: Help with exterior detail strategy

LOL... tell ya what... if you're ever up in Jersey, we'll race for the name!