Recent content by dvjorge

Ok, I have learned a lot reading in this forum during the last 3 days. Since I can not afford the 3M Ultrafine neither the Menzerna PO85 RD, I am wondering if the Optimum Finish will do a similar job. Optimum has a 8 ounce bottle for $11.99. The problem with the 3M and Menzerna is I don't see...

Thanks for your suggestion. The Optimum looks a good product. 8 ounces will cost me around $18 shipping included. I don't know if 8 ounces is enough for the complete car. On the other hand, I can get Meguiars 205 (32 ounces) for $26.15 locally. The Meguiars Speed Glaze is $18.00 (32 ounces) Both...

Mike advices a Menzerna product (PO 85) to the final machine step. I am sure it could be great but prices are conspirating against me. Someone else recommended the 3M Ultra 3000 microfinish which is also out of my range. The last recommendation I got was the Meguiars Speed Glaze that may work...

Thanks. I used the Meguiars 8" foam pad to apply the Swirl remover since Mike suggested it. Probably, foam cutting pads produce less swirls than wool pads. The thing is to know if foam cutting pads can remove the marks left by a P 2000 sand paper. Remember, I am in the learning curve. Sure...

Do someone can help me ?? I looks like Mike will be back on Monday and probably don't have time to be posting in the forum often. I don't understand why after polishing with a swirl remover, they are still there. Suggestions to correct it. I can not spend too much more in materials. Any help...

Ok, after a close inspection under a fluorescent light this night, there were a lot visible swirls :mad: I couldn't see them when I was doing it during the day. I don't know if still need to apply more swirl remover or if a microfinish compound such as M-205 will do the trick to remove them...

I did the hood today. I couldn't resist to test the Presta products. Well, I am very happy with the results. I didn't take pictures before but took some after the polishing job. I took some pictures to other parts of the car to compare later. So far, I don't see holograms or any other...

Mike, Do you think the Meguiars M-205 could work after the swirl remover to give me my last machine step before the hand wax ?? I know you probably adviced a better product but my budget is limited. I can get 12 ounces of M-205 for around $10.00 locally...

Mike, Thanks for you great help. I feel confident now. I also live in Florida (Miami) I will update you with my results and will post pictures if possible. Thanks again for the tips. I will use a wool pad with the medium compound (I own one by 3M and another from Meguiars) and will save the...

Mike and members, Thanks for your answers and help. I don't have too much experience doing it. In fact, I did polishing for a body shop around 10 years ago using 3M products. ( I only worked this field for a year or so) Anyway, it is my personal car that was painted last month. I am not...

Hi guys, I am trying to figure out what are the correct steps to polish a re-painted car. Wet-sanding with 1500 or 2000 grit depending of the clear coat and visible orange peel. Rotary buffer with cutting compound able to remove the 1500 or finer traces. (using wool or foam pads) Rotary...

It is a re-painted car that need to be polished. I will use 1500 or 2000 grits. So, the compound will have to remove those traces. I already bought a Meguiars 8" yellow foam buffing-polishing pad. I probably use it for compounding or may use a 3M wool pad. For the polish, I need to buy a black...

Thanks for your answer. You are right. I didn't work for a high end body shop. I learned something but not enough. Anyway, the Presta Ultra Cutting Creme is similar to the Meguiars M105. I mean, both are designed to remove the marks left by a 1200 grit or finer. Presta also makes an Ultra Polish...

Do someone can help me with this question, please ?? I am ready to spend my next $25 buying a glaze and need to be clear what to buy. The compound I will use is the Presta after wet-sanding with a P-2000. I will use a 3M single side wool pad. The car is a light green re-painted car with 3...

Hi guys, I have bought a 32 ounce Presta Ultra Cutting Creme to polish my car. It was recommended by the sales parson as a good product and less expensive than 3M. I would like to know if some of you have experience with it. Also, I am lack of experience to select the right products yet. I mean...