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Topic: Polish & Waxes
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Kellxr7
Gearhead Posts: 700
From: Canada
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-12-2006 09:00 PM
 
I am getting confused with all the different paint protection products out there & looking things up lately on the net, if I were to to a "proper paint protection" process, It almost seems like Id need 15 different bottles, the paint job I am looking to protect & shine up is on a "black" truck, 2 years old, & -slightly- scratched/swirled. Basically I want to protect it & make it look the best that it can & can anyone suggest a combo wax/polish to get some noticable results? (without having to rub 15 different waxes into it? lol) I dont mind putting the elbow grease into it, but just dont want to waste my money (or polishing arm) on products that arent neccessary. also is it worth the money to spend the extra cash on brand names like Zaino brothers? [This message has been edited by Kellxr7 (edited 07-12-2006).]
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-13-2006 10:11 AM
Meguire's Gold Class wax leaves a fantastic shine on my Black pony. They also make several scratch & swirl removers.------------------
66 GT350H clone
302, Holley 600, Tri-Y headers, Flowmasters, power front disc brakes.
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honeyburst
Gearhead Posts: 846
From: Nashville, TN, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 07-13-2006 10:37 AM
I use the Meguires "4 step" process...yes, it's 4 bottles, but I use the complete series only a couple of times a year....for touchups, I just use the clearcoat polish or Meguires Liquid Gold
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-13-2006 12:09 PM
Their Final inspection works really well for "touch-ups".
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prostreeter
Gearhead Posts: 437
From: littleton,co
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 07-13-2006 02:23 PM
You'll definitly get a different answer from each who responds to this post.In my opinion the best wax/polish on the market is Meguires Tech Wax.It's not cheap at 17.00 a bottle but outperforms any polish I've ever seen.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-13-2006 02:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by prostreeter:
Meguires Tech Wax.It's not cheap at 17.00 a bottle but outperforms any polish I've ever seen.
How well does it work for removing light swirl scratches in clearcoat???
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4777
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 07-13-2006 03:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Blacksmith:
How well does it work for removing light swirl scratches in clearcoat???
You'd need a multi-step process to remove swirls and scratches properly. Begin with an abrasive compound, then a polish, then a wax (followed by an optional glaze). It takes alot of time, not to mention practice to get it right. Power tools definetely speed the process, but it's not hard to get carried away especially with an abrasive on a wool bonnet. That combo has a very aggressive 'cut' and can smoke right through clearcoat and into the basecoat if you're not careful, especially on corners or edges. Lots of elbow grease  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" 12.58/110 on street tires, more to come;) All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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prostreeter
Gearhead Posts: 437
From: littleton,co
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 07-13-2006 05:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Blacksmith:
How well does it work for removing light swirl scratches in clearcoat???
The new Tech Wax works flawlessly when used with an orbital buffer with very lite pressure.That's one of the things that sold me on it.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-13-2006 07:17 PM
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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
but it's not hard to get carried away especially with an abrasive on a wool bonnet. That combo has a very aggressive 'cut' and can smoke right through clearcoat and into the basecoat if you're not careful, especially on corners or edges.
Maybe I should take it somewhere to see if the Pro's can do it w/o charging an arm or a leg. The fiberglass hood is the worse...And I can pretty much say I WOULD get carried away & screw it up using power tools... Elbow grease can't do too much damage in comparison??? Thanks.
I'll have to get me some & try the elbow grease method first.
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Kellxr7
Gearhead Posts: 700
From: Canada
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-13-2006 09:14 PM
After some more research I am getting this is the main idea to get a deep mirror finish,...
-Wash,(duh)-Paint cleaner (remove contaminants & old wax etc -Cleaner Polish (removes scratches/swirls & creates gloss) -Wax (protects Paint) -Detail spray (maintain finish) Now I have the feeling I might be missing a step or two, if anyone could fill me in, it would be appreciated, my biggest confusion on how to remove all the light scratches from the previous owner who used to wash my truck with the brush at the car wash, there are so many scratch & swirl removers, I dont have a CLUE which one to use, they are light to moderate, & to give you an idea why I am so confused as to which product I could use, here is why... http://www.m eguiars.com/estore/product_list.cfm?sectionname=Professional%20(Mirror%20Glaze%20Brand)>Auto%20Paint%20Care>Car%20Polishes>Pure%20Polishes?ionID=31401 & no clue how to narrow it down to one of thesehttp://www.meg uiars.com/estore/product_list.cfm??ionname=Professional%20(Mirror%20Glaze%20Brand)>Auto%20Paint%20Care>Paint%20Cleaners/Compounds?ionID=31301
there are so many that I dont want to get one that is too mild that wouldnt do anything, but I dont want to get one that is to harsh that will scratch the he11 out of my paint, PS, I will be using an orbital buffer, (dont worry, Ive been doing my homework on those potential devils too) PS Honeyburst, could you tell me which exact 4 products you used? & how were the results? Edit... those links don't work properly, basically for the paint cleaner & swirl remover polishes, it shows about a dozen of basically the same product with slight differences [This message has been edited by Kellxr7 (edited 07-13-2006).]
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-14-2006 07:28 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Kellxr7:
[B]After some more research I am getting this is the main idea to get a deep mirror finish,...
-Wash,(duh)-Paint cleaner (remove contaminants & old wax etc -Cleaner Polish (removes scratches/swirls & creates gloss) -Wax (protects Paint) -Detail spray (maintain finish) Now I have the feeling I might be missing a step or two
That pretty much covers it. I washed mine once, when I bought it in Ga. & drove it to Va. last July.
Waxed after dusting it (with a California Duster) 8 times since then. Detail spray for "touch-up" when it needs it, at shows & after cruising around (After bug splatters are cleaned off with windex).
After I figure out what I'm going to do with my swirls on my hood, then it'll get waxed again... ------------------
66 GT350H clone
302, Holley 600, Tri-Y headers, Flowmasters, power front disc brakes.
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-19-2006 11:12 AM
Mother's has a new two step process made specifically for random orbit buffers. I haven't tried it yet but am planning on doing so. It's about $9 per bottle (2) at AutoZone.
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Kellxr7
Gearhead Posts: 700
From: Canada
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-21-2006 08:10 AM
Thanks for the info, now another one lol. The rims on my truck I think are polished aluminum, but they seem to have a protective clear coat, any ideas how to polish these? I tryed aluminum polish but it does nothing due to the coating, which is half faded... 
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Kellxr7
Gearhead Posts: 700
From: Canada
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-27-2006 11:50 PM
If anyone is interested, I've found what seems to be a perfect combination for a flawless finish. After the homework I did I picked up some meguired products, this is what I did (with an orbital buffer)
-Clay Bar Treatment
-Cleaner Polish #83 Meguiars
-Show Car Glaze Pure Polish #7 Meguiars
-NXT Wax (meguiars)
-Meguiars vinyl & rubber conditioner & cleaner for trim & interior detailing
& mothers aluminum polish for wheels.Beginning to Finished product is like night and day.
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