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So with a new truck comes new questions. :) I have and Ford F-150 in the White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat. I've had it about 3 months and when I first goat it home I did a full paint correction and sealant because it did have swirling and IDS here and there. I found that M205 on a yellow Meguiar's DA polishing pad removed the swirls but I had to break out a Meguiar's DA Microfiber cutting disc and M105 for the IDS. I tried M205 on the cutting disc but wasn't quiet aggressive enough.

Anyway after a few months of weekly washes and waterless washes a few times a week. I noticed upon close examination the paint is picking up a few minor scratches, most likely IDS.

Traditionally I do a full correction once per year involving more aggressive compounds as needed but I would rather keep up with it throughout the year.

My question is what would be a good all-in-one paint cleaner and polish that would help remove some of the minor defects and clean/polish the paint and I could use it say 3-4 times per year.

I plan to keep the vehicle 5-10 years so I don;t want to diminish the clear coat dangerously overtime.

Thanks
 
custmsprty said:
HD Speed.
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This. Great stuff. I use it with a green pad and on everything from very light requirements to moderately swirled paints. Long working time, low to no dust and easy as can be wipe off. Smells great while using it too so beware if you have bees around :)
 
What brand pad are you using. Rotary or DA application?
 
caudleej said:
What brand pad are you using. Rotary or DA application?
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I use Hexlogic pads and have had great success with them. Others like Lake Country pads but in the end I think they both do a great job. Mine are DA Polishers. I only use a rotary when absolutely needed and typically I use a wool pad as I have only had to break it out for major corrections. I just picked up a Flex 3401 so I can see moving to the Hybrid Pads in the near future. Going to use up my inventory here first though.
 
caudleej said:
What brand pad are you using. Rotary or DA application?
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I have used strictly Buff & Shine Orange 5.5" with Speed, great correcting power and finishes down excellent as you can see on that BMW.

DA's, Rupes Duetto, GG21 etc.
 
If you want a one-step, the #1 priority is that it finishes great, not necessarily that it gets rid of RIDS. You already own M205, that works great for "touch-up" using a finishing pad.
 
Meguiars D151 paint reconditioning creme

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custmsprty said:
I have used strictly Buff & Shine Orange 5.5" with Speed, great correcting power and finishes down excellent as you can see on that BMW.

DA's, Rupes Duetto, GG21 etc.
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Do you use the Flat Foam Pads or Low-Pro Large Throw pads from B&S?
 
Or D151
Either are excellent choices.

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caudleej said:
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Anyway after a few months of weekly washes and waterless washes a few times a week. I noticed upon close examination the paint is picking up a few minor scratches, most likely IDS.

Traditionally I do a full correction once per year involving more aggressive compounds as needed but I would rather keep up with it throughout the year.

My question is what would be a good all-in-one paint cleaner and polish that would help remove some of the minor defects and clean/polish the paint and I could use it say 3-4 times per year. ...
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I hope I don't come out the wrong way. I don't mean to come out sounding like a jerk. I would ask if you know HOW those minor scratches are getting on the paint? If you can *avoid* the damage in the first place, then you won't need as much correction down the line.
 
I've been using poli-seal a lot lately. Loving it. Def has the power to remove swirls
 
JustJesus said:
I hope I don't come out the wrong way. I don't mean to come out sounding like a jerk. I would ask if you know HOW those minor scratches are getting on the paint? If you can *avoid* the damage in the first place, then you won't need as much correction down the line.
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No problem at all bud, I think they are coming from my mid-week waterless washes which I am working on. I will be purchasing a waterless product and better MF rags.
 
Father87 said:
I've been using poli-seal a lot lately. Loving it. Def has the power to remove swirls
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I like Poli-Seal too, just ordered some more of it. It also leaves some pretty good protection.
 
caudleej said:
No problem at all bud, I think they are coming from my mid-week waterless washes which I am working on. I will be purchasing a waterless product and better MF rags.
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Waterless still has me at a distance. I do rinseless, but I'm still testing waterless. Hope the better MFs help out.
 
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