Black BMW!!!! What should watch out for?

[Jpena315]

Most people would say if your doing a paint correction; you shouldnt "need" a glaze. That being said, if your working by hand (I think most people would use Wolgang Polish Enhancer by hand as a "paint cleaner", but it could be used by machine) glazes can help "amp up" your finish or temporarily hide minor imperfections. If you have the time, budget, and desire - no reason not to use a glaze, especially if working by hand. But again, keep in mind, glazes are like make-up; they are a temporary fix.
IMHO, if your into detailing and own a black car, you really need to learn how to work by machine for polishing / correction. I cant imagine spending hours "detailing" a black car, only to look at shiny swirls when your done.

I'd love to use my new porter da but Im going to say I'm a little scared to ruin my paint

 

[Bunky]

I'd love to use my new porter da but Im going to say I'm a little scared to ruin my paint

If you are truly worried, practice on something you do not care as much about. Rent a car and play with it.

 

[Jpena315]

Na I do have n old pathfinder that hasn't been washed in at least 3 yrs

 

[kronos]

Do u think a glaze also would help the shine of metallic black car after polish enhancer and before wg sealant

Is it a necessary step? No. Will it produce a better shine? Maybe. Depending on which glaze you use, the look can be described as oily. Which is nice if you don't want to polish the paint so much that you fear you're removing too much paint or if you want that oily/wet look. Just know that some glazes will compromise the LSP (wax, sealant) and they may need to be applied frequently.

I'd love to use my new porter da but Im going to say I'm a little scared to ruin my paint

You will not ruin your paint if you follow Mike's tutorials. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...le-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html

 

[swanicyouth]

I'd love to use my new porter da but Im going to say I'm a little scared to ruin my paint

You purchased it, and now your afraid to use it??? You need to gain some confidence using it or you will never get asnywhere. Remember, you are removing a very small amount of paint and the machine is "cutting" paint. When I first started, I had no confidence and was afraid I was going to ruin my BMWs paint. Then, I used it a few times too gently, and didn't remove any scratches. Finally, I said "Im going to do this"; and studied Mike's videos. It's all a mental confidence thing to get started effectively. I say you should practice on a junk yard hood, a rental car, a friends car who doesnt care, etc... Why not rent a rent-a-wreck type older used car for 2 days like the previous poster suggested? That way, you will have an inexpensive car that surely will need some correction to work with. Bring it back to the rental place glowing and defect free. Tell the rental agent your such a pro detailer, you always paint correct your rental cars!