ok guys this is my first time doing a real detail im going from a orbital buffer 30 bucks at WalMart and meguires stuff to my new set up of a Flex xc3401 sonus green clay swissvax cleaner pinnacle-sovereign wax swissvax corsico the pads that came with the flex from DD orange green blue and black a couple uber pads in black green and blue all 6.5 in size now then whats a good polish to use i need a med and a light polish also where do i get LC pads? also whats a good glaze from what ive read its a good wash then use the swissvax cleaner to remove old wax etc then a good clay with the sonus then a polish then glaze then a wax aka lsp right? i plan on working on a 2x2 section going side to side and up and down correct? what speed for polishes is best and what about lsp's? im going to try it on my sc400 first then q45 then my m3 then on to a gt3 ive read a lot but now im just plain confused thnx guys im shure in some way this is a repost but im lost here:deadhorse:
With so, so many choices in everything from buffers, pads, polishes, etc...you're right..it can get very confusing. I recommend Menzerna power finish as a polish/compound that can do light cutting with an aggressive pad and jeweling with a mild pad. It's their most versatile product and gives awesome results. There used to be some great videos on this site to watch for instruction on rotary polishing but they got taken down with the new owner...shame, really. Start slow, keep it moving and work the polish until it goes clear. If you've already been playing with a pc, it's not going to be that much different...just faster results. As far as glaze goes, it's unnecessary. Spend your time jeweling the paint with a black or gray LCC pad and the Menzerna and your finish will be true and beautiful, not temporarily good like what a glaze will do. Seal in your work with a high quality sealant like Duragloss or a strong wax like Collinite and Bob's Your Uncle!! Make sure to post up pics though!!!icture:icture:icture:
Just get Menzerna polishes and LC flat pads. Ken at autowerkes exclusive has the LC flat pads. If you are correcting the paint you do not need a glaze. Swissvax cleaner fluid is for pre wax application. You need to clay the car to remove any contamination prior to polishing. Simply it goes like this Wash Clay Wash Inspect Test Polish Refine/Jewel IPA wipedown Cleaner Fluid Wax Its more than that, but to put it simply thats my order.
so ditch the pads that came with the flex aswel as the uber ones and get the lc pads or is there something i can use the other pads with? what is a IPA?
I follow Richy's thoughts... Menz Power Finish is a great light to medium polish. LC pads, there are quite a few places to get those but the Uber pads are pretty good as well. I personally prefer the 5.5 inch pads and smaller. I usually don't use glazes but a good one has always been the Danase Wet Glaze. As for speeds on the Flex, I can't really say since I have no experience with the Flex DA.
ok i bought the Menz Power Finish and a black lcc pad nowdo i get a white pad or a orange pad? or green pad for a led to light polish?
Well if you already have Uber pads stick with them. They are supposed to be really good pads. As far as which pads, its good to have one of each.
IPA : rubbing alcohol Dont ditch the uber pads! They are great pad and top quality. No need to ditch them (see below for comparison on colors) Good job on getting Power Finish, great stuff. As you have uber pads, no need to any any LC pads. Correct, uber = great! Now, you will see some people using uber or LC, this is just off personal opinion and what people buy when they needed pads. Both are great pads and top quality. The colors are a bit different so you can use your uber pads in place of LC pads just use a similar one. Uber : LC Yellow - Orange + bit more cut Orange - Orange (same) Green - White (Green has just a bit more cut) Blue - Gray (very very little cut) Black - Red/blue(zero cut)
ahh ok cool thnx guys im super excited ill have to post tons of pics with my crappy camera when the 14inches of snow melts and i can get my cars outta the garage to wash them
Hahahaa you will learn soon enough. Optimum No Rinse its a waterless wash that is incredible. Works great, and no need o leave the garage. Its great in the cold weather.
ok guys whats the best car soap out there that dosent take off your wax i was lookin at CG citrus whats your opinions
Never used that one but I read where a lot of people use it specifically to strip LSP. I have used Duragloss 901 which is great and Optimum's soap which I also liked. You will get LOTS of different opinions here on soap...do some searching and see.
