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08-09-11, 06:26 AM
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Buffers:
http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Pack...rter-Kit-P457/
http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Pack...-Package-P157/
Polish and/or compound:
Meguire's Twins:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiar...P388/32-oz-S1/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiar...P389/32-oz-S1/
Menzerna Polishes:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...P124/16-oz-S2/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...P228/16-oz-S1/
OR
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...P266/32-oz-S1/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...-P74/16-oz-S1/
The two buffers (with pads) are two safe bets and are a favorite of many. They are DA polishers which are much safer than a rotary. The Flex is alot more powerful and has forced rotation, whereas the Porter Cable is on a free spindle assembly meaning the pad stops rotating when it's not completely flat against the surface. I have the Flex and it's great. I wouldn't suggest a rotary at this point, because the learning curve it too high for most people looking for weekend work on their own cars or for a quick fix. I know I still learn every time I pick up the rotary even though I am pretty confident with it.
The Menzerna Power Finish has a cut just below the Super Intensive Polish (SIP), but because it has diminishing abrasive qualities, it finishes on par with Super Finish. I use this product on 1-step corrections where heavy compounding (for deeper swirls or marring) is not necessary. The Power Gloss (last link) is a heavy cut compound that has a much more aggressive cut than the other menzerna Polishes. After Power Gloss you MUST follow up with a finer polish to remove any buffer swirls. Personally, I've done a few Lexus and you don't need Power Gloss because the clearcoat on Lexus cars is not hard enough to need it. Menzerna SIP will give you 95%+ correction on most Lexus paints.
The Meg's polishes are a bit cheaper than the Menzerna line, but they are terrific as well.
http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Pack...rter-Kit-P457/
http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Pack...-Package-P157/
Polish and/or compound:
Meguire's Twins:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiar...P388/32-oz-S1/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiar...P389/32-oz-S1/
Menzerna Polishes:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...P124/16-oz-S2/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...P228/16-oz-S1/
OR
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...P266/32-oz-S1/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Menzern...-P74/16-oz-S1/
The two buffers (with pads) are two safe bets and are a favorite of many. They are DA polishers which are much safer than a rotary. The Flex is alot more powerful and has forced rotation, whereas the Porter Cable is on a free spindle assembly meaning the pad stops rotating when it's not completely flat against the surface. I have the Flex and it's great. I wouldn't suggest a rotary at this point, because the learning curve it too high for most people looking for weekend work on their own cars or for a quick fix. I know I still learn every time I pick up the rotary even though I am pretty confident with it.
The Menzerna Power Finish has a cut just below the Super Intensive Polish (SIP), but because it has diminishing abrasive qualities, it finishes on par with Super Finish. I use this product on 1-step corrections where heavy compounding (for deeper swirls or marring) is not necessary. The Power Gloss (last link) is a heavy cut compound that has a much more aggressive cut than the other menzerna Polishes. After Power Gloss you MUST follow up with a finer polish to remove any buffer swirls. Personally, I've done a few Lexus and you don't need Power Gloss because the clearcoat on Lexus cars is not hard enough to need it. Menzerna SIP will give you 95%+ correction on most Lexus paints.
The Meg's polishes are a bit cheaper than the Menzerna line, but they are terrific as well.
Last edited by 97-SC300; 08-09-11 at 06:30 AM.
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