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    New to detailing

    Hey guys, I need some help with a couple of things that are a bit confusing for me. I have a 01 black Maxima with a bunch of swirl marks, holograms and a bit of oxidation. I've detailed my car with the DC#1,3,&3 by hand before. But now I plan on buying the G110.
    My first question is when buying the G110, what's the difference between the,
    -Diamond foam polishing and finishing pad.
    -softbuff 2.0 foam polishing and finishing pad or the regualr one.

    My second question has to do with the cleaning/polishing step of the 5 step process. I'm not sure which product to use. From what I understand the cleaning/polish process has many different options like Swirl X, Swirl Remover 2.0, Swirl Free polish, speed glaze, show car glaze and DA cleaner polish. I'm thinking that I should use scratch X 2.0 and then DA cleaner polish. What do you guys think?

    Also my uncle owns a auto shop and said that I could detail cars if I wanted to. Would this setup be ok? I would plan on using the next gen wax 2.0. I'm going to do my car first before anything to see how it goes. Any advice would be helpful, thanks!
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    Re: New to detailing

    Originally posted by Stylez4o1 View Post
    Hey guys, I need some help with a couple of things that are a bit confusing for me. I have a 01 black Maxima with a bunch of swirl marks, holograms and a bit of oxidation. I've detailed my car with the DC#1,3,&3 by hand before. But now I plan on buying the G110.
    Since this was your first post to our forum, welcome to Meguiar's Online!

    Originally posted by Stylez4o1 View Post
    My first question is when buying the G110, what's the difference between the,

    -Diamond foam polishing and finishing pad.
    -softbuff 2.0 foam polishing and finishing pad or the regular one.
    The Diamond foam pads you're referring to have a Diamond shape groove cut into them and should only be used with the Solo System or products that use our SMA Technology.

    Solo Pad System
    Flat Face Foam Buffing Pads

    Somewhere on this forum I've already posted the reasons why, let me see if I can dig that up instead of re-typing it. Anytime you have a depression, pocket or groove in the face of the foam pad, diminishing abrasives can load up in these areas and thus won't get fully broken down.


    The Softbuff pads have a flat face design and can be used with both our SMAT and DAT products.

    What's the difference between Meguiar's Super Micro Abrasive technology and Meguiar's Diminishing Abrasive technology?


    If you're going to use a DA Style polisher stick with flat face design pads.




    Originally posted by Stylez4o1 View Post
    My second question has to do with the cleaning/polishing step of the 5 step process. I'm not sure which product to use. From what I understand the cleaning/polish process has many different options like Swirl X, Swirl Remover 2.0, Swirl Free polish, speed glaze, show car glaze and DA cleaner polish. I'm thinking that I should use scratch X 2.0 and then DA cleaner polish. What do you guys think?
    If you want to keep this simple for your car and for any detailing business you start, then go with one of the below options, both options are good and will work great on most any paint system, you'll find Consumer Line in most Hard Parts Auto Parts stores like Kragen, AutoZone, Pep Boys, etc, plus Walmart and Target while you'll have to locate a PBE store to purchase our Professional Line products.



    Swirl and Scratch Removers
    Ultimate Compound
    SwirlX


    Most aggressive to least aggressive -->


    M205 Ultra Finishing Polish & **NEW** M105 Ultra Cut Compound now for DA Polishers!
    M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
    M105 Ultra-Cut Compound - New Formula DA Polisher Approved




    Washable 7" Soft Buff 2.0 Foam Pads
    W8207 - Washable Foam Polishing Pad
    W9207 - Washable Foam Finishing Pad






    How to locate Meguiar's Professional and Detailer products in your hometown


    Also, check out this thread,

    New and Improved products for 2009




    Originally posted by Stylez4o1 View Post
    Also my uncle owns a auto shop and said that I could detail cars if I wanted to. Would this setup be ok? I would plan on using the next gen wax 2.0. I'm going to do my car first before anything to see how it goes. Any advice would be helpful, thanks!
    Yes, if you're just starting out keep it simple and read through some of the threads in this forum...

    Detailing for dollars

    Mike Phillips
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    • #3
      Re: New to detailing

      Thanks for the help! I've been reading lots of threads, everything is pretty helpful. I'm sure i'll come up with some more questions.

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      • #4
        Re: New to detailing

        Ok, some more questions. I purchased 2 polisher pads and 1 finisher pad. After a wash there's claying which is optional(as needed). Depending on the paint, let's say there's pretty bad swirls. I use swirl X on one of the polisher pads. After i'm done with that I go on to the next step where I use the M205 with a different polisher pad. After that I use the wax 2.0 with the finisher pad. Am I getting this right?

        Also when do you guys replace your pads? How do you clean them? I read something about cleaning on the fly but haven't read anything about cleaning them thoroughly.

        Thanks again!

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        • #5
          Re: New to detailing

          Originally posted by Stylez4o1 View Post
          Ok, some more questions. I purchased 2 polisher pads and 1 finisher pad. After a wash there's claying which is optional(as needed). Depending on the paint, let's say there's pretty bad swirls. I use swirl X on one of the polisher pads. After i'm done with that I go on to the next step where I use the M205 with a different polisher pad. After that I use the wax 2.0 with the finisher pad. Am I getting this right?

          Also when do you guys replace your pads? How do you clean them? I read something about cleaning on the fly but haven't read anything about cleaning them thoroughly.

          Thanks again!

          Yep Your getting the idea:

          1. Wash
          2. Clay
          3. SwirlX (via Polishing Pad)- Speed 4 or 5
          4. M205 (via another Polishing Pad)-Speed 4 or 5
          5. NXT 2.0 (By Finishing Pad) Speed 3

          Cleaning the pad on the fly is to wipe off the pad with a towel after each panel so the pad doesn't become overly saturated with the product. Thus resulting in better, faster results.

          After done detailing you can put them in the washing machine, but I soak mine in a high quality detergent, such as Tide, and squish and squeeze them out under hot water until they are clean and then let them air dry. Everyone seems to do something similar on here, that's my method.

          Shouldn't really have to replace your pads unless they tear or stop sticking the the DA I would assume.


          Welcome to MOL! If you have any additional questions just ask . We can help out.
          Matt

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          • #6
            Re: New to detailing

            Thanks for the help guys!

            Some other couple things. Am I only using the g110 or any other machine for a vehicle every 6 months? Hand wax once a month? Wash with spray wax every week or so? Is this how you guys deal with your cars?

            After the nxt gen wax 2.0, is using the spray wax optional? Just for more shine?

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            • #7
              Re: New to detailing

              Well, you can use the G110 as ofte nas needed, even if it is just to spread and remove wax. Or you may find you can wax faster by hand.

              With my car being a daily driver, I dont like to just wax, without some kind of cleaner/wax before hand. But others seem to do fine with just a coat of wax after washing.

              I would look at the Ultimate Spray Wax, not the Nxt Spray Wax. And yes, it is optional, but it boosts the shine back and and leaves some protection behind, to make your wax last longer between "real" waxings.
              2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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              • #8
                Re: New to detailing

                Yeah, that is how you can do your cars:

                6 Months: Full Polish/Swirl Removal by DA Polisher
                1 Month Complete Wax by Hand or DA
                1 Week: Wash + Ultimate Quik Wax

                I suggest you get the new Ultimate Quik Wax. It's the best and it smells good too
                Matt

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                • #9
                  Re: New to detailing

                  Ok guys, today I detailed my car using the d/a. I clayed, cleaned, polish, and wax. After 6 hours of work the car looked amazing but its still swirl mark heaven!!!! You can only see it in the sun. I started to use swirl x but that didn't really do anything so I stepped up to scratch x 2.0. It got rid of some swirls but after I was done with everything i'm still stuck with these swirl marks. It helped only a little. What do you guys think?

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                  • #10
                    Re: New to detailing

                    One of the most common reasons for trouble is simply moving the machine to quickly. That is not giving the product enough time to work in one area. Just in case, here is a little Mike Ph. video.

                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PF3MFYbBj8
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PF3MFYbBj8
                    2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                    • #11
                      Re: New to detailing

                      Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
                      One of the most common reasons for trouble is simply moving the machine to quickly. That is not giving the product enough time to work in one area. Just in case, here is a little Mike Ph. video.

                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PF3MFYbBj8


                      I went about the same pace as that guy, maybe a bit slower.

                      Must be the handle? lol

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