Need some advice on buying a polisher
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Alright. I was looking at the clearkote wax is that a good wax? and I was also going to get the poorboys black hole glaze. So for my process I was looking to do this:
white pad (PC 2-3) - Menzerna PO 203
orange pad (PC 3-4)- PO 203
white pad (PC 4-6)- PO 203
white pad PC 3)- Poor boys black hole glaze
black pad - wax?
Would this be a good process and should i just do the wax by hand or is the black pad fine for that?
white pad (PC 2-3) - Menzerna PO 203
orange pad (PC 3-4)- PO 203
white pad (PC 4-6)- PO 203
white pad PC 3)- Poor boys black hole glaze
black pad - wax?
Would this be a good process and should i just do the wax by hand or is the black pad fine for that?
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Alright. I was looking at the clearkote wax is that a good wax? and I was also going to get the poorboys black hole glaze. So for my process I was looking to do this:
white pad (PC 2-3) - Menzerna PO 203
orange pad (PC 3-4)- PO 203
white pad (PC 4-6)- PO 203
white pad PC 3)- Poor boys black hole glaze
black pad - wax?
Would this be a good process and should i just do the wax by hand or is the black pad fine for that?
white pad (PC 2-3) - Menzerna PO 203
orange pad (PC 3-4)- PO 203
white pad (PC 4-6)- PO 203
white pad PC 3)- Poor boys black hole glaze
black pad - wax?
Would this be a good process and should i just do the wax by hand or is the black pad fine for that?
Stick to speed 5-6 always for polishing, only slow it down for glazes, sealants, or liquid waxes.
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Alright. I was looking at the clearkote wax is that a good wax? and I was also going to get the poorboys black hole glaze. So for my process I was looking to do this:
white pad (PC 2-3) - Menzerna PO 203
orange pad (PC 3-4)- PO 203
white pad (PC 4-6)- PO 203
white pad PC 3)- Poor boys black hole glaze
black pad - wax?
Would this be a good process and should i just do the wax by hand or is the black pad fine for that?
white pad (PC 2-3) - Menzerna PO 203
orange pad (PC 3-4)- PO 203
white pad (PC 4-6)- PO 203
white pad PC 3)- Poor boys black hole glaze
black pad - wax?
Would this be a good process and should i just do the wax by hand or is the black pad fine for that?
I would suggest Menzerna on a white pad (4-5) is all you would need to remove light swirls. Always start with the least aggressive approach first. If it doesn't remove all of the swirls, then try using the orange pad.
The glaze and wax could be applied with a black pad or by hand. I personally apply waxes and sealants by hand. I will use the black pad for paint cleaners and all-in-one products.
Don't know much about the Clearkote wax or the glaze. I don't typically use glaze as I believe (maybe incorrectly) that it reduces the durability of the wax/sealant. I have heard great things about the Optimum products (particularly Poli-seal as a cleaner and base coat, followed by Opti-seal).
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Here are the results from...
1) Menzerna super instensive polish - Orange Pad
2) Menzerna Power Finish - White Pad
3) Poorboys Black Whole Glaze - Black Pad
4) 2 layers of Poorboys EX Sealant - by hand
5) 1 layer of Clearkote Carnauba wax - by hand
1) Menzerna super instensive polish - Orange Pad
2) Menzerna Power Finish - White Pad
3) Poorboys Black Whole Glaze - Black Pad
4) 2 layers of Poorboys EX Sealant - by hand
5) 1 layer of Clearkote Carnauba wax - by hand
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I got a PC 7424 XP from coastaltools.com for $109. I've been reading the detailing threads here and will be doing my first full detail on my wife's black Lancer before I try on my G. You guys have been great help.
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There is a place for both a random orbital buffer and a high speed polisher in a detailer’s toolkit, once you are proficient with an orbital all that is required to ‘step-up' to the polisher is practice, practice and then more practice, which should be done on a scrap vehicle panel as opposed to your own or someone else’s vehicle
Sometimes a dual-action polisher just isn’t enough for really tough scratches and swirls. You need the cutting power of a rotary polisher to penetrate the clear coat and smooth over rough edges to restore your paint to its original flawless finish.
Scale 1/10
Porter-Cable - 7424XP
Safety - 9
Correcting time - 10
Correcting ability - 5
Learning curve -2
Flex - L3403 VRG
Safety - 8
Correcting time - 9
Correcting ability - 7
Learning curve - 5
Rotary - Metabo PE-125
Safety - 3
Correcting time - 5
Correcting ability - 9
Learning curve - 8
Like all tools there is a learning curve with it, so first gain experience on a paint surface that doesn’t matter i.e. a scrap panel, practice until you feel confident enough in its use and capabilities to use it on your own vehicle.
Sometimes a dual-action polisher just isn’t enough for really tough scratches and swirls. You need the cutting power of a rotary polisher to penetrate the clear coat and smooth over rough edges to restore your paint to its original flawless finish.
Scale 1/10
Porter-Cable - 7424XP
Safety - 9
Correcting time - 10
Correcting ability - 5
Learning curve -2
Flex - L3403 VRG
Safety - 8
Correcting time - 9
Correcting ability - 7
Learning curve - 5
Rotary - Metabo PE-125
Safety - 3
Correcting time - 5
Correcting ability - 9
Learning curve - 8
Like all tools there is a learning curve with it, so first gain experience on a paint surface that doesn’t matter i.e. a scrap panel, practice until you feel confident enough in its use and capabilities to use it on your own vehicle.
An extract from one of a series of in-depth, unbiased detailing articles © TOGWT ™ Ltd Copyright 2002-2008, all rights reserved.
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