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Hi Everyone,

I bought a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V and I feel it is only right to detail the crap out of it (mainly because it has swirl marks and needs to receive the proper love)

This is the first car I will be detailing so any advice is more then welcome!

Here is the list of products I have decided to go with, please let me know if I should substitute anything or if you have any other recommendations.

Meguiars Dual Action Polisher G110v2

Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss 128 oz.

Meguiars X3002 Microfiber Wash Mitt

Meguiars X2000 Water Magnet Drying Towel

Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit - G1016

Meguiars D155 Last Touch Spray Detailer Combo Pack

Meguiars Mirror Glaze W68DA Dual Action Backing Plate 6 inches

Meguiars Mirror Glaze W67DA G110 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate

3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate

Meguiars DMCKIT5 DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit

Meguiars M205 Ultra Finishing Polish 32 oz.

Meguiars W8207 Soft Buff 2.0 Foam Polishing Pad, 7 inch

Foam Pad Conditioning Brush

Brinkmann Maxfire Dual Xenon Rechargeable Swirl Finder
Spotlight

CarPro Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser 16 oz.

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating FREE BONUS

Autogeek Quart Foamaster Foam Gun FREE BONUS
 
First off, congrats on the car, its a monster!

Looks like you love Meg's and I see nothing wrong with your products but if the swirls don't come out and your in a pinch, pick up some Meg's Ultimate Compound, its really an AWESOME product for knocking out those swirls, especially on that hard GM clearcoat!

Oh yeah read the directions real well on that Opti coat, I hear it can be a little finicky to work with. DP has a version of it that's supposed to be easier to use and apply, just sayin'.

Hope to see some pics, subscribed!

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
 
Klasse Act said:
First off, congrats on the car, its a monster!

Looks like you love Meg's and I see nothing wrong with your products but if the swirls don't come out and your in a pinch, pick up some Meg's Ultimate Compound, its really an AWESOME product for knocking out those swirls, especially on that hard GM clearcoat!

Oh yeah read the directions real well on that Opti coat, I hear it can be a little finicky to work with. DP has a version of it that's supposed to be easier to use and apply, just sayin'.

Hope to see some pics, subscribed!

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online
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Thanks!
I will pick up the Meg's Ultra-Cut Compound, from what I have read it will work well with Ultra Finishing Polish.
 
Looking at your list you picked out some good stuff.

Your polisher will come with the 6in bp and the mf starter kit comes with the 5in bp. No need to order another of each.

You have a 3in bp but no pads to with it.I suggest some 3in mf pads.

And your going to need some good mf towels and for the price the rolled egded ones here at AG are the best bang for your buck.

All in all good list.
 
custmsprty said:
Why not just go with the micro fiber correction kit to save some $$ ?

Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit

better yet this kit and your good to go:

Meguiars G110v2 DA Microfiber Correction System Complete Kit
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I am trying to be budget minded but at the same time I rather get everything I need in one order and just know I did not cut any corners.
Do you think the Microfiber correction system is the better way to go?
 
dad07 said:
Looking at your list you picked out some good stuff.

Your polisher will come with the 6in bp and the mf starter kit comes with the 5in bp. No need to order another of each.

You have a 3in bp but no pads to with it.I suggest some 3in mf pads.

And your going to need some good mf towels and for the price the rolled egded ones here at AG are the best bang for your buck.

All in all good list.
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Thank you for catching that. I took out the 5in and 6in bp and added a couple 3in mf pads. Also added mf rolled edged
 
The kit includes the the da buffer, 2 backing plates, polishes, pads etc. No need for the other polishes pads etc. The second link I posted is the way to go as you get all the needed tools. Also, be careful with the CG Wash & Gloss, I love the product and use it to strip wax off, and that's the thing if you use too much it takes all the protection you put down off. I also really like Klasse aio and sealant, great stuff. And order the small bottles it goes a LONG way. For a detail spray hard to beat CG V-7 or Blackfire WDPS, I love both. Just my humble opinion. If your new to detailing Opti Coat may be a little touchy, the Klasse Sealant lasts quite a long time and is more forgiving.
 
And my personal favorite is CG Blacklight. This is an Audi A6 I did this weekend, that's one coat of Blacklight. The owner was really happy considering how it looked before I started.

 
I personally do not much like the meguiars waffle weave towel. I would recommend the cobra drying towel. It worked much much better for me.
 
isakhanyan said:
Do you think the Microfiber correction system is the better way to go?
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Yes. The GG polisher may be a little more powerful but the ease of ordering a kit would trump buying it piece meal. With all these DA's even the Rupes a mf pad will be better than foam for correcting. Use foam to finish out the polishing.

Just remember the backing plate for mf pads has ventalation holes just in case you place a seperate order vs buying the kit. Compressed ait is a real bonus to have with the mf system but a good nylon brush will work.
 
I know I put together quiet a list but I had a question.
I read reviews that the Rupes is a much better device, would you guys fork out the extra 200 bucks?
 
isakhanyan said:
I know I put together quiet a list but I had a question.
I read reviews that the Rupes is a much better device, would you guys fork out the extra 200 bucks?
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Not for what your doing, the GG will be just fine. Save the $$$.
 
I wish I bought a rupes for my first DA but the GG still works wonders...now I have to wait for a buffer sale lol
 
If you watch many of Mike's vidoes you see him using the PC quite often along with others. The bottom line is just that, $$. If your just doing your cars and an occasional friends the PC or GG is great. I did that Audi with my PC and Blacklight. Used a white pad for a little more bite and was able to get minor water spots etc out. And the car looks great.
 
custmsprty said:
If you watch many of Mike's vidoes you see him using the PC quite often along with others. The bottom line is just that, $$. If your just doing your cars and an occasional friends the PC or GG is great. I did that Audi with my PC and Blacklight. Used a white pad for a little more bite and was able to get minor water spots etc out. And the car looks great.
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I can post some photos for judgement of the severity of correction needed.
 
I just ordered a fairly large first order, and I found that it was cheaper in the long run to order the polisher separate - as if you get it in a kit, you negate any discount code you might be looking at.

For example, instead of ordering a $250 PC kit, I ended up just buying the PC, and going with the CSS pad kit (which happens to allow additional discounts). Might want to double check the pricing before you jump out and buy a one-stop-shop kinda kit
 
isakhanyan said:
I really appreciate the advice.

The car has some harsh swirl marks and I just want to do it right.
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I think you're focused on the wrong thing. All the polishers will do corrections and swril removal. The Meguairs is fine. I'd suggest the GG polisher in the same price range, a little more popular and powerful. All of the DA's are underpowered you just need to know how to use them.

I still use a PCXP from time to time and I have rotaries and a Flex. Swrils are not hard to remove. The Rupes seems to be the most powerful DA at the moment (excluding the Flex 3401). If it's affordable buy it no question. If not get the GG or Meguiars unit and you'll be happy. In time you will most likely buy a second polisher anyway.

And then there's the rotary.......:buffing:
 
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