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    For the past several years I've been using Griot's Clay, Polish #2 & 3, followed by Best of Show wax with their 7336. I've used the system on my wifes car many times, our winter beater and a few of my friend's rides. I'm pleased with the results, but I've never really been "stunned". I'm getting ready... to get ready... to detail my '88 944 Turbo...........I've been lurking on this board for about a year. In the extreme makovers board LT1corvette details a '87 944 the same color as mine, Satin Black Metallic. It IS stunning!!!!

    Any suggestions from any of you experienced with Maguiar's products before I begin ??

    Any one ever used Griot's AND Meguiar's?

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    I have yet to try Griots... Good luck and welcome to the board. Looking forward to helping you and seeing the pics of your process.

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    • #3
      If you want some top notch stuff you should try #80 followed by NXTx2. IF you have a large amount of swirls or any deep scratches, you may want to step up to #83. I think you will be very happy with NXT on black. You can also try #26, from what I hear it is excellent on dark colors.

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          Do you have a pictures of the 944 showing the current condition? What is the current condition of the paint? Any specific problems with the paint which need to be dealt with?



          Eric
          Last edited by Teak; Feb 11, 2005, 08:26 PM.
          Talk it over folks. Communication is the key.

          --Jerry Springer

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          • #6
            Re: Griot's vs Meguiar's

            Originally posted by mwc951
            For the past several years I've been using Griot's Clay, Polish #2 & 3, followed by Best of Show wax with their 7336. I've used the system on my wifes car many times, our winter beater and a few of my friend's rides. I'm pleased with the results, but I've never really been "stunned". I'm getting ready... to get ready... to detail my '88 944 Turbo...........I've been lurking on this board for about a year. In the extreme makovers board LT1corvette details a '87 944 the same color as mine, Satin Black Metallic. It IS stunning!!!!

            Any suggestions from any of you experienced with Maguiar's products before I begin ??

            Any one ever used Griot's AND Meguiar's?
            I have had a very minimal amount of experience with Griots polishes and waxes. I have worked on a few black 944's though and each time they seemed to clean up very nicely with little effort. I don't know how bad your Porsche is condition wise, but I think either route you take you will be successful. The only thing I would advise if you take the Griots route would be to start with #2 or even #1 polish. As you already know the 1980's Porsche paint is really soft. I have removed swirls and some deep scratches with a single application of Meguiars 80 on an 8006 pad. Either way I would recommend taking the time and apply a coat of pure polish to the finish. There was a notice difference on both black 944's I did after the coat of polish. Griot or Meguiars I feel confident that you will get good results. From experience #80 is the magic potion for restoring and bringing Porsche paint to its maximum potential.
            Good luck and post some pictures when you are done.

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              No real specific issues, just neglected. The car just needs some effort to bring it back, it's kinda a garage queen.
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                Hood
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                  LT1...thanks for the advice , but I think I;m ready for a change. Especially seeing the results of you work on that blonde's 944.
                  I assume after the 80 you'd recommend a coat of #7??

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                  • #10
                    #7 will add a little more depth and gloss, if you like the look after #80 you may just want to skip it. There is no harm in trying it out though, I'm sure you will be happy with that combo.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by mwc951
                      LT1...thanks for the advice , but I think I;m ready for a change. Especially seeing the results of you work on that blonde's 944.
                      I assume after the 80 you'd recommend a coat of #7??
                      I did a test spot with the #7 and noticed a slightly darker and more glossy finish. Was there a huge change, no. But in my opinion there was enough of one to make it work the extra fifteen minutes or so. #80 really does most of the work, however I would give #7 a try. It is not going to make it worse.
                      Good Luck

                      Originally posted by mwc951
                      Especially seeing the results of you work on that blonde's 944.
                      In my opinion, those are the best kind of people to detail for

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                      • #12
                        If you skip the #7, the car will look great; if you use the #7 it will pull your eyes out.

                        I've never used those particular Griot's products, but the ones I have used have been very good to excellent.

                        What I've found with Meguiar's products is that there are many different types of finishes, and many types of different paint defects, and many different ways of removing them. Meguiar's makes a truly comprehensive line of products to address all those variables, and you can achieve excellent results by applying the proper products in the proper circumstances and following the instructions, rather than taking a limited line of (otherwise excellent) products and making them fit all the variables with limited results.


                        Tom
                        As the light changed from red to green to yellow and back to red again, I sat there thinking about life. Was it nothing more than a bunch of honking and yelling? Sometimes it seemed that way.

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                        • #13
                          mwc951- I’ve used Grit’s polishes for many years to prep show cars, the reason I use them is the fact they are very ‘mild’

                          Comparative Abrasive Scale-
                          3M Perfect It
                          Extra Cut Rubbing Compound III (05936) 8/10
                          Micro Finishing Compound II (39001) 7/10
                          Fine Cut II (39002) 6/10
                          Machine Polish II (39003) 5/10
                          Machine Glaze III (05937) 4/10
                          Swirl Mark Remover II (39009) 3/10
                          Imperial Machine Glaze (00591) 2/10

                          Groit’s
                          Machine Polish 1 (11163) 5/10
                          Machine Polish 2 (11162) 4/10
                          Machine Polish 3 (11161) 3/10
                          Fine Hand Polish (11165) 2/10
                          The abrasion or cutting ability of a polish on a 1-10 scale (least abrasive to most)
                          Perhaps someone will volunteer a Meg’s comparison
                          JonM
                          ~ Providing unbiased advice that Professional and Enthusiast Detailer’s Trust ~ Blog – http://togwt1980.blogspot.com

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