Hello,
I am planning on replacing my Meguiars Porter Cable 7338 (yes, the original from the late 90's) with an MT300 (Hopefully I don't get a defective one, cross the fingers!!)
There are two cars I need to work on:
1. A mildly neglected Pontiac Torrent (swirls, and some cloudy clear coat, but it's still intact).
2. I recently purchased an Infiniti G37s Moonlight White. The paint is in pretty good condition. There are some very minor scuffs (not deep at all) in some places. It's difficult to see if there are swirls, but I can see them. I really love the pearl look in the paint (not different color, but the pearl metallic if that makes sense, not sure what the jargon is). I want to bring this out much more if possible.
The questions are:
1. I understand the concept of using the least aggressive product to get the job done, and doing tests: The Microfiber Correction System and the Ultimate System both have 'compound', 'polish' and 'wax'. I also understand the Ultimate system would be used with traditional foam vs microfiber for the DA Correction System. I'm looking to have more 'permanent' correction than hiding (I'm not suggesting that either product hides anything instead of permanent fix, I'm just saying what I'm looking for). I'm just not sure which system I should pick up, what do you recommend?
2. To start each car, I plan on two bucket wash, use Iron X, Clay, then do number 1. But while doing number 1, between each component, is it ok to use Isopropyl Alcohol to 'clean' the paint before next product? If so, what is the recommend dilution if any?
3. I know this is going to sound really stupid, but I will purchase an air compressor if using air provides much better cleaning of a pad (microfiber or foam) than using the brush. Please give your honest opinions of using both methods to clean a pad.
Thank you so much in advance for helping me out.
I am planning on replacing my Meguiars Porter Cable 7338 (yes, the original from the late 90's) with an MT300 (Hopefully I don't get a defective one, cross the fingers!!)
There are two cars I need to work on:
1. A mildly neglected Pontiac Torrent (swirls, and some cloudy clear coat, but it's still intact).
2. I recently purchased an Infiniti G37s Moonlight White. The paint is in pretty good condition. There are some very minor scuffs (not deep at all) in some places. It's difficult to see if there are swirls, but I can see them. I really love the pearl look in the paint (not different color, but the pearl metallic if that makes sense, not sure what the jargon is). I want to bring this out much more if possible.
The questions are:
1. I understand the concept of using the least aggressive product to get the job done, and doing tests: The Microfiber Correction System and the Ultimate System both have 'compound', 'polish' and 'wax'. I also understand the Ultimate system would be used with traditional foam vs microfiber for the DA Correction System. I'm looking to have more 'permanent' correction than hiding (I'm not suggesting that either product hides anything instead of permanent fix, I'm just saying what I'm looking for). I'm just not sure which system I should pick up, what do you recommend?
2. To start each car, I plan on two bucket wash, use Iron X, Clay, then do number 1. But while doing number 1, between each component, is it ok to use Isopropyl Alcohol to 'clean' the paint before next product? If so, what is the recommend dilution if any?
3. I know this is going to sound really stupid, but I will purchase an air compressor if using air provides much better cleaning of a pad (microfiber or foam) than using the brush. Please give your honest opinions of using both methods to clean a pad.
Thank you so much in advance for helping me out.
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