squonk
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Jul 18, 2020 11:01:38 GMT
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Now I'm retired I have decided to put some effort into looking after my cars other than just the mechanics. The wife bought me a power polisher from ebay and some clay bar but I am in need of a good one step polish to use with the polisher. There seems to be a huge variety of medium cut polishes with an equally huge range in prices. Can anyone recommend a similar a product that they have had experience with which doesn't break the bank to buy?
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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
2005 Mercedes CLK320 Cabriolet
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1996 Rover 620Ti (Dead fuel pump)
1992 Toyota HiLux Surf
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Detail Polish Recomendationsballbagbagins
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Jul 18, 2020 11:13:08 GMT
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I've get Maguires polishes in a few different coarsenesses, I may have made that word up.
It depends what state the paint is in. Are you wanting to remove heavy or just light scratches?
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squonk
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Jul 18, 2020 11:27:24 GMT
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There are three cars I initially want to do. I was going to practice on the old silver C180 which has been sitting around for a couple of years. The car is 24 years old so has a fair few scratches in its paint and will need a damn good clean and clay bar before I think about machine polishing it. Then I want to have a go at one of the the Voyagers which is black so shows up everything. However, It's paint is pretty good with a couple of minor exceptions. Lastly (and the one I want to look the best) is the CLK. It's also silver and has been well looked after paintwise. I'm not after an immaculate show winning finish, just something that looks presentable from fairly close up. Is this the stuff you are talking about: www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/ |
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Last Edit: Jul 18, 2020 11:29:29 GMT by squonk
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
2005 Mercedes CLK320 Cabriolet
1996 Mercedes C180 Elegance Auto Saloon
1996 Rover 620Ti (Dead fuel pump)
1992 Toyota HiLux Surf
1987 Range Rover Vogue (Rusty)
1992 Range Rover Vogue SE (More Rusty)
2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager
2008 Corsa 1.4 Design
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longman
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Detail Polish Recomendationslongman
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Jul 18, 2020 12:07:47 GMT
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I like the Dodo Juice stuff , they are in the next village over from me .. |
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cjj
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Jul 18, 2020 19:48:19 GMT
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I have used Megs 105 and 205. Their Ultimate Compound is also decent.
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squonk
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Jul 19, 2020 20:01:57 GMT
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Thanks all for the replies. I've ordered some Meguiar's Ultimate Compound as a starter and will see how I get on. I'll post some before and after pictures when I'm done.
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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
2005 Mercedes CLK320 Cabriolet
1996 Mercedes C180 Elegance Auto Saloon
1996 Rover 620Ti (Dead fuel pump)
1992 Toyota HiLux Surf
1987 Range Rover Vogue (Rusty)
1992 Range Rover Vogue SE (More Rusty)
2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager
2008 Corsa 1.4 Design
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cjj
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Thanks all for the replies. I've ordered some Meguiar's Ultimate Compound as a starter and will see how I get on. I'll post some before and after pictures when I'm done. I've only needed 205 and 105 for colour sanding to be honest. Ultimate compound should be good enough with a decent wool mitt or waffle. Depending on the colour, you might find use for a swirl remover. Black is usually the worst for it |
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Jul 21, 2020 10:16:37 GMT
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Its like everything else in life - you get what you pay for - 'Meguiars' is the retail division of 3M whom produce an excellent range of polishes for the professional refinishing market - equally the 'Meguiars' is very good especially when placed / compared against the cheaper end of the market and surprisingly against some products at the upper end / expensive side of the market. Good results with a single stage polish ? - I would always recommend at least 2 stages regardless of amateur or professional finish - Its very easy to get carried away with a machine polisher and before you know it you can polish through the lacquer / paint especially on edges / swage lines - its a good idea to use making tape to protect edges / swages and complete these by hand - golden rules are operate the polisher at slow speeds only - sub 900 RPM - always keep the machine moving and undertake panels in sections at a time - personally I would avoid the use of wool type mops and would highly recommend a solid foam pad for medium / heavy compounds and a foam waffle pad for the light cut compounds & final polishes / glazes - its a good idea / practice to wash the foam pads at least every time you complete a panel (roof / bonnet maybe 2 - 4 times depending upon the depth / amount of polishing being undertaken) then place the mop back to the polisher and spin the water out of the mop at a high speed - finally polish application - place the polish to the mop and use the polisher static switched off to spread the polish to the panel before switching on - otherwise you splatter everything including yourself in polish - clean microfibre cloths are excellent for removing the polish residue by hand once you have completed a section by machine
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Last Edit: Jul 21, 2020 10:24:41 GMT by Deleted
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Jul 21, 2020 10:17:33 GMT
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I'm treating mine to a good clean as well. Epsom Green, so not quite as bad as black. So I've just ordered a load of Meguires stuff.
I went with them for two reasons, 1) they were the only name I recognised that could to a full range and 2) it meant I could order everything in one go, rather than get other stuff in dribs and drabs.
I've got clay bar, Ultimate Polish, Ultimate Wax and few other things like glass polish and so on.
Let's see how we get on.
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Jul 21, 2020 10:19:32 GMT
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Its like everything else in life - you get what you pay for - 'Meguiars' is the retail division of 3M whom produce an excellent range of polishes for the professional refinishing market Well, I never knew that. Makes me a bit happier knowing that you rate the 3M stuff highly. |
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Last Edit: Jul 21, 2020 10:19:45 GMT by georgeb
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MiataMark
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Jul 21, 2020 10:54:18 GMT
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I've always used Auto Glym (is it any good?), not that I tend to do much polishing and I'm afraid to use a power mop for all the reasons/risks that @grumpynorthener mentions (despite the fact that my wife bought me one, well a palm type sander that had a mop type attachment).
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Jul 21, 2020 12:05:13 GMT
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I've always used Auto Glym (is it any good?), not that I tend to do much polishing and I'm afraid to use a power mop for all the reasons/risks that @grumpynorthener mentions (despite the fact that my wife bought me one, well a palm type sander that had a mop type attachment). It's down to personal preference really - I favour Meguiars over Auto Glym - and I don't even rate Mer (which is the retail division of Farecla) |
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Jul 21, 2020 16:32:13 GMT
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I use Meguiars (can never get used to that Ellis Island spelling!) but prefer the Bilt Hamber clay bars. I've just got one car to 'maintain' these days. I'm fortunate to live in an area with clean air and I long ago learned not to park under trees. I have also learned to scurry out to wash gull droppings off as soon as I see them! I use a DAS dual-action. I leave the girt heavy rotaries to youngest son! Next you will open up the can of worms called Which Wax Do You Recommend! Colonite 476S obviously. But I'm sure there are modern products that are much easier to use and even more long lasting. I am reliably informed that the best ones contain Carbonara wax from the Philippines.
Edit: here is a rabbit hole to use for access to Alice:
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Last Edit: Jul 21, 2020 16:36:58 GMT by theoldman
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Jul 21, 2020 19:45:28 GMT
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The wax question is quite easy - forget the spray on super shine imitation stuff along with the stupidly overpriced fancy name over rated stuff - and just purchase a tin of Meguiars NXT Paste wax - it really is that easy
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cjj
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Jul 21, 2020 21:37:31 GMT
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As ever, Harlys is the go to wax. I've been through loads of them trying to find my 'god' wax.
Most underwhelming was natty's blue.
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