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    New to detailing my black NSX

    I have a Meguiars DA polisher V2, M105 compound ,M205 polish and Sealant 2.0.
    I have a 91 Black NSX which I've owned for 21 years.
    I recently detailed it starting with clay, then M205, then Sealant on the side panels and Zymol NSX wax on the trunk roof and hood.
    Under direct sunlight or harsh flourescent light the surface has a hazy almost dappled look
    plus swirl marks.
    In the evening it looks perfect.

    I could use some help on what to do next.

    Should I now go to a finer polish than M205 to remove the swirls/hazing?
    If so what is next in line from Meguiars?

    Or should I redo the car with M205?

    Any help is appreciated

    Jim
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    Re: New to detailing my black NSX

    Photos would help.

    M205 is very mild, so chances are it didn't correct the defects you are referring to. Time to step it up - do you have any UC? If not, do a test spot with your M105 and then inspect under direct sunlight to see if it has yielded the results you're after. You may then need to finish up with M205 to clean up any marring left by the M105 and further refine the finish, then your favourite wax/sealant.
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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    • #3
      Re: New to detailing my black NSX

      I had these bird pooh and water marks as well as swirl marks that can only be seen under bright light such as a service station at night. Ultimate compound did a fantastic job removing all the swirls, and water marks as well as bird **** marks.

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      • #4
        Re: New to detailing my black NSX

        Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
        Photos would help.

        M205 is very mild, so chances are it didn't correct the defects you are referring to. Time to step it up - do you have any UC? If not, do a test spot with your M105 and then inspect under direct sunlight to see if it has yielded the results you're after. You may then need to finish up with M205 to clean up any marring left by the M105 and further refine the finish, then your favourite wax/sealant.
        By UC do you mean Ultimate Compound?
        I have not tried that
        Is it more agressive than M105?

        I have three Meguiars pads, a burgundy cutting pad, a yellow polishing pad and a black finishing pad.
        Would you suggest UC or M105 with a burgundy pad or a yellow pad?

        Can't figure out how to post pics on this site but have posted two on http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc374/jdcross/NSX/ that try to show the haziness

        Thanks
        Jim

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        • #5
          Re: New to detailing my black NSX

          I have inserted your photos for you:



          Originally posted by Blueline
          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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          • #6
            Re: New to detailing my black NSX

            Originally posted by jdcross View Post
            By UC do you mean Ultimate Compound?
            I have not tried that
            Is it more agressive than M105?

            I have three Meguiars pads, a burgundy cutting pad, a yellow polishing pad and a black finishing pad.
            Would you suggest UC or M105 with a burgundy pad or a yellow pad?

            Can't figure out how to post pics on this site but have posted two on http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc374/jdcross/NSX/ that try to show the haziness

            Thanks
            Jim
            Yes, UC is Ultimate Compound. It is similar to M105 but slightly less aggressive and far more user friendly on a DA. I recommend you try that, especially if you have limited experience with the DA. Also M105 will probably be a bit much in terms of cut, as opposed to UC.

            Use the yellow finishing pad. Burgundy pads are not recommended for use on a DA (except for when you put a MF bonnet over them and use them to remove wax).

            Your paint doesn't look too bad and I think you could easily make it look great. Just remember to do a trst spot first and then inspect in direct sunlight!
            Originally posted by Blueline
            I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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              Re: New to detailing my black NSX

              Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
              Yes, UC is Ultimate Compound. It is similar to M105 but slightly less aggressive and far more user friendly on a DA. I recommend you try that, especially if you have limited experience with the DA. Also M105 will probably be a bit much in terms of cut, as opposed to UC.

              Use the yellow finishing pad. Burgundy pads are not recommended for use on a DA (except for when you put a MF bonnet over them and use them to remove wax).

              Your paint doesn't look too bad and I think you could easily make it look great. Just remember to do a trst spot first and then inspect in direct sunlight!
              Thank you very much for your help
              I'll try what you suggest
              Jim

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              • #8
                Re: New to detailing my black NSX

                BTW - the NSX has very soft paint, ultimate compound might be too aggressive. My brother in law has a blue NSX and we used swirl X and this remove all the swirl marks.

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