First time using polisher (Warning: Lengthy post with a few images)

[Keith]

When I woke yesterday morning, I decided that there was no time like the present to use my new polisher for the first time. Here's the process I followed....

• I cleaned the mags using Meguiars Hot Rims product
• Washed the car using the two-bucket method with Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and Chenile Mitts
• Dried the car using Meguiars Water Magnet
• Applied Meguiars Hot Shine Tyre Spray
• ..and the result
  
  
  
  
  
  

Now I can hear everyone saying that that looks great, but let me reassure you that it might look good, but that's because there's NO direct sunlight.
To show you what I mean, I then pulled the car into the garage and turned on my 500W Halogen lamp. Look at this...





See what I mean

• I then clayed the car using Meguiars Professional Mild Clay and Quik Detailer
• I then tested a panel using Meguiars Speed Glaze (#80) and my new Makita BO6040 DA polisher and Meguiars W8006 Polishing Pad. Here are the results...
  
  Before
  
  
  After
  
  
• After taping all the exposed areas, I then applied #80 to the entire car. Absolutely amazing product. It removed all the swirls. This took me a couple of hours, but well worth it
• I then applied a coat of Gold Glass Liquid Wax using the polisher and Meguiars W9006 Finishing Pad. This was so much easier and quicker than applying the wax by hand.
• After about 20 minutes I removed the dried wax with a couple of microfibre towels. I don't have the means at the moment, but I'll buy the microfibre bonnet and W7006 pad later.
• The waxing step went so much quicker than expected, that I gave the car another coat of wax.
• And the results...
  
  
  
  
  
  

Apologies for the lengthy post, but I guess the first time is always special.

Happy detailing
Keith

[rosenberry]

awesome job looks good love the pic of the hood reflecting the sky and trees

[Michael Stoops]

Just beautiful results, whether it was a first time with a polisher or not!! You did an awesome job and should be really pleased!

[dute]

Very nice for your first go well done.

[chrisx]

Very nice work there Keith.

[Kickin Griffin]

Great work mate, made a huge difference to the finish there! Looks really good now!

[rascal]

Wow! Great job! Looks amazing!

[Keith]

Thanks guys

It's really nice to have ones efforts appreciated.

[aquasplash]

Your BMW

Originally posted by Keith
Thanks guys

It's really nice to have ones efforts appreciated.

Hi Keith,

Your car looks great!

Did you buy all the meguiars stuff from Greg?

Rgs
Charles

[GSKTech]

sweeeet!

[imacarnut]

Re: First time using polisher (Warning: Lengthy post with a few images)

Originally posted by Keith

excellent job! this pic looks like it could be in a BMW brochure

[Lydia]

You did an excellent job on a beautiful car!

[gb387]

Great before and after of #80, it really works!

Nice work and nice car!

[Keith]

Re: Your BMW

Originally posted by aquasplash
Hi Keith,

Your car looks great!

Did you buy all the meguiars stuff from Greg?

Rgs
Charles

Thanks Charles

My retail range I bought from DeLaRey and Makro and the Professional range (Speed Glaze and pads) I bought from Tony @ BritQuip in the Cape. My polisher I bought from Brights Hardware in Bellville, Cape Town.

My wife says I should become a Meguiars rep 'cause all I do is talk about the products. I was introduced to Meguairs and the correct way to maintain your car (ie. two bucket method, blotting method to dry the vehicle, waxing, etc) about two months ago.

BIG-UP to this site for the education it has given me

Keith

[jonny01blaze]

Very nice BMW, Love the Color!