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Hey guys,
I just bought a new porter cable DA and the Meguiar's M105 / M205 buffer kit.
I fumbled my way through the first REAL detail on a 2002 Black Honda Civic Si with absolutely amazing results:
1. Wash
2. M105 with orange pad (5-6 settings) several passes
3. M205 with orange pad (5 setting) 2-3 passes
4. #7 show car glaze black pad (5 setting) 2 passes
5. NXT 2.0 black pad (5 setting) 2 coats
This is my girlfriend's car that she bought new and the paint has really been neglected. It had numerous purse scratches / door dings.
I worked the hood with the 105 on 5 for what seemed like 30 minutes. It began to look better, but nowhere near what I thought it should be. Only when I stepped up the speed to #6 did I really see the surface start to show signs of redemption. Most of the rest of the car required only #5, but there were some places on the top (normal purse resting spot), the back bumper, and the door dings that needed level 6 to smooth out the scratches.
The 205 really made the car come alive. At this point, I was really surprised that the surface could be brought back from its previous state. In all honesty, I could have slapped the wax on and been happy.
I started working the show car glaze on the car. Based on a recommendation from this board, I decided to work the entire car, then come back to buff it off in several steps. The glaze added a depth and wetness that I previously thought was unobtainable. wow.
I was concerned that using the NXT over the glaze would dull the glaze finish since it has 'polish' characteristics, but I was pleasantly surprised once again at the magnificent results.
I never thought that I could make this car look this good, but I'm sure the superior products that I used have something to do with it. To me, the money spent on the polisher and supplies was better spent than taking the car to a body shop to have them bring this car back to life. I really wish that I had taken pictures.
The girlfriend was amazed and said that it looked like it had been repainted. Maybe now she'll stop putting her purse on the roof.
My full size Chevy has the next spot under the foam. Great products, Great advise, Great board.
Thanks guys, I'm a believer.
I just bought a new porter cable DA and the Meguiar's M105 / M205 buffer kit.
I fumbled my way through the first REAL detail on a 2002 Black Honda Civic Si with absolutely amazing results:
1. Wash
2. M105 with orange pad (5-6 settings) several passes
3. M205 with orange pad (5 setting) 2-3 passes
4. #7 show car glaze black pad (5 setting) 2 passes
5. NXT 2.0 black pad (5 setting) 2 coats
This is my girlfriend's car that she bought new and the paint has really been neglected. It had numerous purse scratches / door dings.
I worked the hood with the 105 on 5 for what seemed like 30 minutes. It began to look better, but nowhere near what I thought it should be. Only when I stepped up the speed to #6 did I really see the surface start to show signs of redemption. Most of the rest of the car required only #5, but there were some places on the top (normal purse resting spot), the back bumper, and the door dings that needed level 6 to smooth out the scratches.
The 205 really made the car come alive. At this point, I was really surprised that the surface could be brought back from its previous state. In all honesty, I could have slapped the wax on and been happy.
I started working the show car glaze on the car. Based on a recommendation from this board, I decided to work the entire car, then come back to buff it off in several steps. The glaze added a depth and wetness that I previously thought was unobtainable. wow.
I was concerned that using the NXT over the glaze would dull the glaze finish since it has 'polish' characteristics, but I was pleasantly surprised once again at the magnificent results.
I never thought that I could make this car look this good, but I'm sure the superior products that I used have something to do with it. To me, the money spent on the polisher and supplies was better spent than taking the car to a body shop to have them bring this car back to life. I really wish that I had taken pictures.
The girlfriend was amazed and said that it looked like it had been repainted. Maybe now she'll stop putting her purse on the roof.
My full size Chevy has the next spot under the foam. Great products, Great advise, Great board.
Thanks guys, I'm a believer.
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