Fastest way to make abused paint look good??

[usedcargod]

This is for a used car "wholesaler" , so the cars are only meant to look really nice for the auction, and they don't want to pay much at all.
ideas?

 

[longdx]

Basically a one step process. Meguiars D151 can be used as a polish/glaze/wax depending on the pad. Others can chime in on their favorite one-step products. The goal for "wholesalers" is for the vehicle to look clean ("Shiny") and not so much for total perfection. Maybe XMT360 as another possible option.

 

[Rsurfer]

Agreed an AIO would be your best bet. Haven't used AIO in years so I'm not up to par on Z, XMT, Poorboys, or Klasse.

 

[Bert31]

Sounds like just the time to use Megs 151. Buy it by the gallon if this is a job that is going to be sending you some pretty high volume.

 

[usedcargod]

The goal for "wholesalers" is for the vehicle to look clean ("Shiny") and not so much for total perfection.

Yes, exactly!

 

[usedcargod]

do you need to clay first with the M151?

 

[Harleyguy]

Try some Megs 86 also

 

[christian900se]

XMT 360 is very quick and easy, makes a nice shine too. But thats the only AIO Ive really used.

 

[Emile]

Optimum PoliSeal by hand is excellent for this.

It's cheap, $20 for 32oz. It applies fairly easy, it cleans the paint well by hand, and it's super easy to buff off. You can do multiple cars quickly, easily, and cheaply in one step and it will make them look great.

 

[GMC83]

grab a rotary and some M105

 

[Lasthope05]

Megs D151 would definitely be your best bet like others have said.

Cheap at $32 a gallon.
More defect removal then poli-seal.
Nice shine and leaves protection.

Heres a review.
*New* Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream Review!!! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

 

[Showroom Shine]

Megs D151 would definitely be your best bet like others have said.

Cheap at $32 a gallon.
More defect removal then poli-seal.
Nice shine and leaves protection.

Heres a review.
*New* Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream Review!!! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

:iagree: Quick and Fast! Also cheap!

 

[ryandamartini]

:iagree: Quick and Fast! Also cheap!

Yeah I read the review and it did in fact look pretty cool. I just wish that they would make it in a smaller size.

 

[Emile]

Yeah I read the review and it did in fact look pretty cool. I just wish that they would make it in a smaller size.

They do, as a detailer you may qualify for the 32oz sampler size.

 

[usedcargod]

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I will try the 151 first and see how it goes.

 

[Bert31]

grab a rotary and some M105

With wholesale work, my guess is he is only getting paid enough to justify doing a one step all-in-one process such as a product like M151. If someone were to use M105 with a rotary, you are pretty much committing yourself to a second step to clean up the hazing and holograms. Then you will need to wax the car. Unless this wholesaler pays a heck of alot more than what most wholesalers pay, it would be difficult to run a profitable operation like that.

 

[Bert31]

do you need to clay first with the M151?

Technically you should clay pretty much every car you polish. Now I do know of some detailers who have said wholesellers simply won't pay for the service. All they will pay for is a wash, all-in-one with some light interior work.