Re; expdetailing
No swirls. Fine scratches probably from washing and drying. They were really noticeable in direct sunlight. Some were circular, some were more straight.
After completing the first application of 205 the hood was clean and shiny. I did notice some fine scratches here and there when viewed in direct sunlight so I decided to go over it again to try to eliminate them. It worked. At that point, after two applications of 205 it was ready for NXT 2.0. It had some depth. I wanted to try to get more depth. I used the Blue pad because it does not "cut." My thought was to let the 4500 do the work since it is a finer cut polish than the 205. I think there was "slightly" more depth after using the 4500. The NXT 2.0 definitely made it shinier and smoother.
When all done, the p/u definitely passed the 5 foot and or 60 MPH test. I was hoping for more depth.
Re; mbkite
No baggy and no clay. I have yet to use clay. I do have some. I may try it on a White Corvette in a month or two.
Re;kamakaz1961
I do have a new bottle of 105 unopened. Also have Speed Glaze, Machine Glaze, Find Cut Cleaner and Medium Cut Cleaner. I really didn't need to use any of them. The 205 did the job with the first application. The second application took care of the fine scratches that I missed on first try. I REALLY like that 205. It has saved me time and material!!
Re;allenk4
BINGO!!! ... not all paints have a "deep" look. ...some paints do not show a perceptible change... ...using a 2x2 test spot.. I just didn't think to do a test spot.
I thank all of you for your responses. You have brought me "down to earth." Once I do the first step in the detailing process and see the results, I always want MORE and BETTER rather it be more defects gone, much cleaner, more shine and deeper look. I want it to look NEW! The vehicles, when finished, always look much better. Most of them I am satisfied with the results. Others I could make look better if I had the product available to use. Often I have to make do with what I have. I detail/wax my personal vehicles and those of my friends. Even though its a lot of work (for me) I enjoy doing it and seeing the results.
Thanks
Mike