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A clay bar system, PC DA buffer and the Meguires Micro Fiber DA Correction system. Use a two bucket wash method, with grit guards, to keep from returning to your current finish state.
I am using this setup to restore the finish on my 50th AE Vert.
I am using this setup to restore the finish on my 50th AE Vert.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Couple things. Don't get a flex unless you know what you're doing. They are for the professionals and many places like autogeek and Griots garage doesn't recommend them for the novice.
According to autogeek they actually prefer the Griots over the porter cable because they have a few more amps.
The most important aspect are the pads.
This is my recommendation ( 6" )
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...dom+orbital.do
For the basics you only need the yellow scrubbing pad, (that's for compounds and such) I would recommend starting with a compund if your paint is in bad shape.
A polishing pad (not the glass pad) and a wax pad.
I got a complete kit on sale here from a vendor who is just starting to sell the griots all for 132 shipped but that promo is over.
Mine also came with the instructional CD. I used it like they told me to and the results were great. I have some bad water spots from a PO I will never get out but it's 90% better than it was.
I used all Meguiars products. No need to use expensive waxes and polishes for now. Get them later as money permits.
My rule of thumb is, if I can swing it, buy now because things will never get cheaper. I did look and this is about the best deal I could find for you
According to autogeek they actually prefer the Griots over the porter cable because they have a few more amps.
The most important aspect are the pads.
This is my recommendation ( 6" )
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...dom+orbital.do
For the basics you only need the yellow scrubbing pad, (that's for compounds and such) I would recommend starting with a compund if your paint is in bad shape.
A polishing pad (not the glass pad) and a wax pad.
I got a complete kit on sale here from a vendor who is just starting to sell the griots all for 132 shipped but that promo is over.
Mine also came with the instructional CD. I used it like they told me to and the results were great. I have some bad water spots from a PO I will never get out but it's 90% better than it was.
I used all Meguiars products. No need to use expensive waxes and polishes for now. Get them later as money permits.
My rule of thumb is, if I can swing it, buy now because things will never get cheaper. I did look and this is about the best deal I could find for you
Last edited by RetiredSFC 97; 03-27-2012 at 07:42 PM.
#26
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All great advice, I for one can support the Meg's products as well ( M105 & M205 & NXT Tech 2.0) with a good DA ( Flex, PC or Meg)
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After reading the entire thread, I just feel like I am not knowledgeable enough on this topic to jump into buying equipment that could potentially damage my clear coat or make the light swirls worse.
I am not opposed to waxing or buffing the whole car by and, I love labor intensive things that make the difference.
I have heard that Mothers has some good products. I am looking for something that I can go to my local O'Rilleys and pick up. I had some wax left over from my white Silverado an I waxed my roof. It looks quite a bit better than it did. There are still some scratches, but I think it will work for what I want. If I really want it done the right wy, I can find someone on these forums or where I live that I would trust to use the power tools.
I am not opposed to waxing or buffing the whole car by and, I love labor intensive things that make the difference.
I have heard that Mothers has some good products. I am looking for something that I can go to my local O'Rilleys and pick up. I had some wax left over from my white Silverado an I waxed my roof. It looks quite a bit better than it did. There are still some scratches, but I think it will work for what I want. If I really want it done the right wy, I can find someone on these forums or where I live that I would trust to use the power tools.
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St. Jude Donor '15
After reading the entire thread, I just feel like I am not knowledgeable enough on this topic to jump into buying equipment that could potentially damage my clear coat or make the light swirls worse.
I am not opposed to waxing or buffing the whole car by and, I love labor intensive things that make the difference.
I am not opposed to waxing or buffing the whole car by and, I love labor intensive things that make the difference.
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St. Jude Donor '15
The most important thing is to realize that you simply cannot get every scratch out I use a Flex 3401, and orange, white, and black foam pads with the Meguiars 105/205 combo. Take your time, work on small sections at a time. Start with the least aggressive to most aggressive combination. Use proper washing techniques to keep swirls to a minimum. I've gone insane over the years keeping my black '98 relatively swirl free.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
After reading the entire thread, I just feel like I am not knowledgeable enough on this topic to jump into buying equipment that could potentially damage my clear coat or make the light swirls worse.
I am not opposed to waxing or buffing the whole car by and, I love labor intensive things that make the difference.
I have heard that Mothers has some good products. I am looking for something that I can go to my local O'Rilleys and pick up. I had some wax left over from my white Silverado an I waxed my roof. It looks quite a bit better than it did. There are still some scratches, but I think it will work for what I want. If I really want it done the right wy, I can find someone on these forums or where I live that I would trust to use the power tools.
I am not opposed to waxing or buffing the whole car by and, I love labor intensive things that make the difference.
I have heard that Mothers has some good products. I am looking for something that I can go to my local O'Rilleys and pick up. I had some wax left over from my white Silverado an I waxed my roof. It looks quite a bit better than it did. There are still some scratches, but I think it will work for what I want. If I really want it done the right wy, I can find someone on these forums or where I live that I would trust to use the power tools.
I have no swirls and it took out a lot of the imperfections. But as was said, you may never get them all out, I know I won't. But it looks amazing from what I started with.
If you are afraid of it just get one of those small ones and do the best you can. But to get those swirls out you will need to use a compound or at the very least a swirl remover.
Last edited by RetiredSFC 97; 03-28-2012 at 09:08 AM.
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This is really goof proof...
Using Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System
It is the system I started with...
Using Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System
It is the system I started with...
#38
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Seen them... he uses a porter-cable unit.