M83/M80 Combo or D151

[mr.haributo]

Tools in my aresenal are the PC7424 and elbow grease.

I've tried ScratchX with multiple passes on a 9 year old Mazda Protege (dark blue). The results were great but not that show car quality. I still see minute swirls and scratches. But to the non-detail informative person, the car looks great, just like it came off the lot. #7 and NXT2.0 gives it a deep wet color. Detail included wash w/ Deep Crystal car wash, clay, ScratchX, #7, and NXT2.0. On the horizon is a purchase of UQD for in-between washes and reapplication of wax.

I admit my Protege was a test car for trying a full exterior (paint) detail with OTC products and the true test lies in a 6 year old Audi A4 in Brilliant Black.

I'm waiting to hear from the gurus/experts in their experiences with Audis and the recommendation on which products to get. Paint quality on my Audi is around 4 on a 1-10 scale, 10 being the worst paint condition.

I'm planning on purchasing a gallon of each M83/M80 or D151 for weekend detailing on relative's/friend's cars.

The Protege and A4 are daily drivers but luckily I have a third vehicle and a garage to promote the OCD for that show car shine.

Recommendations?

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

I would go with the D151. If VW paint is anything like the Audi (and why shouldn't it be) then D151 works great. I just detailed my buddies black VW Jetta this past weekend with D151 and it looked new.

[seth1066]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

I just did a 2000 Porsche. The test spot with D151 wasn't as good as M80 followed by M26. That said, sometimes (on different cars and/or different severity of defects) the D151 is equal to or better than the M80/M26 so you can save a step. Some paints will work better with certain products than others, I would get all three or D151 in a sample size if you can find it combined with the 32 oz size of the other two to start out with.

[mr.haributo]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

Thanks for your inputs. Any others?

[Nappers]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

I tried D151 on our Neon, although I probably need more experience using it, I didn't like it as well as M83. My Neon is hard as nails clear coat and once maintained, it may serve it's purpose with the D151 (which is why I got a sample). I have yet to try it on our Yukon which is more forgiving.

I may try it today though as I have to wait for Dish Network all day to fix my satellite. No TV, wasn't too bad, kids actually went outside

D151 is a great product and read great reviews on it, but for serious paint correction, M80/M83 et al are no brainers to keep in your arsenal.

IF I use the D151 on our Yukon today, I'll keep you posted.

Our Neon is a pain in the rear, I have to glue diamonds on a 7 series pad to get the swirls out

Aaron

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

For serious paint correction I prefer M105

[Sal329]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

Get samples of all 3. You may get away with just 151, but 83/80 maybe your answer. It is hard to determine until you try a test spot.

[Nappers]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

I used D151 for the first time on our Yukon (Neon didn't work so well or I need more practice).

It worked quite well and I only did one pass and followed up with M16, two coats.

I like D151 but I would need to do 2-3 passes to get out the swirls I have in some spots and I would rather do the correction with M83/M80 et al then wax.

ONCE the paint is whipped into shape, I feel that the D151 would be a great tool to maintain and has a little more bite than ColorX and I haven't tried M66 yet.

It's up to you, I would get the 83/80 for sure and get some D151. I may use it more than not for quick touch ups.

I'm going to do a quickie write up on a new thread of today's activity .

Have fun

EDIT: Here is my thread on the Yukon using D151: I should add that you need some M105 or at least a sample, it's great stuff.

2000 GMC Yukon

Have fun buying stuff, I started out with a few items, now I have 5 shelves of stuff.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

From my experiences, I would suggest a test spot. Point being like Aaron stated one product works works great on the neon, one product works great on his yukon. I have the same issues with our Chrysler and Mazda. So to me you should do the test spot and dial in the proper prescription for that paint. Sorry I can not be more specific.

[mr.haributo]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

Have fun buying stuff, I started out with a few items, now I have 5 shelves of stuff.

Trying to avoid that. If I have too much fun, it'll get expensive real fast. Detailing is like modding, it's an addiction.

[CWM3]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

I recommend D151 and 105. Both are relatively inexpensive and will do what you are trying to do.

Great for a budget concious person.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: M83/M80 Combo or D151

From my experiences, I would suggest a test spot.

The only real way to know what will work the best is to test a couple different products and inspect your results... that's because you just never know how a paint you've never worked on before will react to polishing.

Good advice but it does mean you have to have a few products in your arsenal to be able to test...

That's the way it goes...