Just Starting Out - Looking For Guidance

[bd832]

I have two cars that I am working on:

1. 2004 Mitsubishi Galanf White Dover Pearl

2. 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

I have gotten them both looking pretty good using consumer Maguiars products.

I am ready to purchase a dual-action polisher, and am going with the Meguiars G110V2 with the 6 pack of pads from ADS. I'm thinking of selecting the 4 yellow pads and the 2 black pads.

What else would I need to get that showroom look? I've seen M105 and M205 mentioned on the forum (I'm very new here and to all this detailing stuff) but what do they do that is different from the consumer product?

Also, on the Toyota there are what look to be water stains on the hood, except that nothing done by hand (SwirlX, ScratchX , Ultimate Compound) takes them out or come even close to minimizing them.

I'm not looking to start my own detailing business or anything, but would like to have that special looks that has that rich reflection.

Appreciate any insight you folks can offer, and thanks for your time and help!

[Fly Bye]

Re: Just Starting Out - Looking For Guidance

the Toyota there are what look to be water stains on the hood, except that nothing done by hand (SwirlX, ScratchX , Ultimate Compound) takes them out or come even close to minimizing them.

The water stains could very well be etched into the paint. If that is the case, you might just have to live with the stains, as they can be difficult to remove.

I'm not looking to start my own detailing business or anything, but would like to have that special looks that has that rich reflection.

Polishing (making smooth) is what ultimately makes paint shine. You will achieve this with the G110V2. Since you are relatively new at this, start small, and in no time at all, you will be a seasoned pro

You could try the Ultimate Compound with the G110V2 on the spots and see how that fares. Megs #6 "Cleaner Wax" is just that, a cleaner & wax in one product. You could kill two birds with one stone if you want to cut your working time.

Even if you don't get all the spots/stains out, a thorough cleansing/polishing of the paint will make it shine. Look at the whole picture, not just a couple of spots.

Welcome to the world of detailing





Beware, detailing is very addicting

[Fly Bye]

Re: Just Starting Out - Looking For Guidance


Megs #9

I have used this product, and it is a great product. It is a mild cleaner with polishing oils that will make your paint "POP".


Megs #83

This product (Cleaner/polish) is a little more aggressive than the #9 Swirl Remover.


Megs #105

This is the most aggressive, and seeing as you are new to this, it wouldn't hurt to dabble with some lesser aggressive methods first.

[Fly Bye]

Re: Just Starting Out - Looking For Guidance



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You may find this usefull.

[bd832]

Re: Just Starting Out - Looking For Guidance

Thanks Fly Bye, I'll check out your recommendations!

Appreciate your time and knowledge.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Just Starting Out - Looking For Guidance

Sounds like you're getting the right tool and pad combo.

Stick with the Ultimate Compound, though, as M105 can be finicky on a D/A and UC will offer close to the same cut - certainly more than enough for the vast majority of detailing needs. Speed 5 on the D/A with moderate to heavy pressure and UC should make an impact on those water spots, but as Fly Bye cautions they could be very deeply etched into the paint.