First real cleaning job in years

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

Ok Guys now that the heat wave we have had here is over I will hit those bird spots. I was able to borrow a G100 from a coworker that came with a Solo black pad, Solo yellow pad and a Soft Buff yellow bad.
Could anybody give the proper method and pad recommendation for removing the paint defects?
I plan on using Ultimate Compound first and I hope that will do it. I do have #2 fine cut cleaner as well

[Tuck91]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

Nice truck, I like Tacomas.

[rusty bumper]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

well guys after going over a few of those spots twice with #2 fine cut cleaner after the initial job of ultimate compound, there was no difference.
I am thinking of picking up some m105 since i read http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25251
any other thoughts?

I had a feeling Ultimate Compound would not be strong enough.

Might better proceed to #105 as you said.

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

well guys after going over a few of those spots twice with #2 Fine cut cleaner after the initial job of Ultimate compound, there was no difference.
I am thinking of picking up some M105 since I read http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25251
Any other thoughts?

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

Ok guys. This is the top of my truck, the worst part of my truck, after Clay bar (Clay Magic Blue bar) using Quick Detailer-mist and wipe as a lube. Then Meguiar’s Ultimate compound.

Before.



After



I do have some bad bird droping stains that did not come out with one application. I am going to have to work more on those.

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

Have you been able to start anything yet, or waiting for a good weekend?

I was waiting for the weekend which for me starts today. I'll get some of it done today and post the results.

[Murr1525]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

The pics are fine.

Have you been able to start anything yet, or waiting for a good weekend?

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

I guess I better work on photo taking skills too

[ricks778]

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How about a pic or two of the whole truck?

Here are a few pics of the whole truck.

[rusty bumper]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

Well, Rusty pretty much answered the questiosn, but I'm not as sure about #2 being stronger than UC.

It's been a while since I used #2, and I could be wrong about it being the better cleaner, but my initial experience with UC was somewhat disappointing.

[Murr1525]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

Well, Rusty pretty much answered the questiosn, but I'm not as sure about #2 being stronger than UC. If he is right, and they end up close applied by hand, then I might consider having a bottle of something milder like SwirlX around in case it needs the follow-up, and for future use. You wouldnt want the strong products every time, and hopefully dont keep adding more defects that need removed.

[Tuck91]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

How about a pic or two of the whole truck?

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

118 views and only 3 replies besides my own. I guess I need to work on my pics or something.

[ricks778]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

I've heard good things about #20, but I have never owned a bottle of. Some have ranted about how good their finish looks with #26 - followed by #20.

well that was a long time ago 15 years or so and that bottle of #20 was half gone and seperated, so I tossed it. But if this turns out good I may get another bottle of #20, or #21. I also have a Black Infiniti FX35 to do when I'm done with my truck. The paint is in much better shape on it tho.

[rusty bumper]

Re: First real cleaning job in years

I used to have a black Volvo 760 that I used #7 on along with #20 Sealant and it used to turn out with a mirror finish.

I've heard good things about #20, but I have never owned a bottle of. Some have ranted about how good their finish looks with #26 - followed by #20.