Confused on which products to buy?

choijw2 said:
C845 is collinite 845 wax, this might be one of the best wax out there for the price.

and AIO = All In One polish, also called as Cleaner Wax

It is light polish and wax or sealant (depends on manufacture) mixed in as one product.
(think of it as shampoo and conditioner in one bottle)

HD speed is one of popular AIO/ Cleaner wax out there with very good price.
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Thanks, I actually figured out AIO on my own.
 
dthor68 said:
Figuring out which DA Polisher to get was pretty easy. In fact, I ordered the Porter Cable after just a couple hours of research.

Trying to figure out which products to buy to do the job has been a nightmare. I am as confused today as I was a week ago. I have read countless threads and they have helped none.

I have a 2008 Honda CRV, midnight black. I have some small door dings and paint chips that need repairing. The truck is covered in swirls and I would say that the swirls are light to medium. It looks great in the shade and alright in the sun. I have learned that Honda paint is soft.

My question is pretty simple, which product do I need to do the job? If you were using Meguires Products, what would you use in what order and which foam pad would you use with each product? The same question with all the other brands (Blackfire, Wolfgang, Pinnacle, etc)

What I have come up with so far is to start with a wash, claybar, Meguires Ultra Compound, Ultra Swirl Remover, Ultra Polish and then seal with wax. But I have no idea if this is to harsh, not harsh enough, which pads to use, or the many not so good reviews that these Meguires Products get.

I would really appreciate any help. Sorry, I am unable to upload photos of the paint.
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If I had to pick some pads and compound/polish without having a chance to test the paint, I'd bring:
  • Hydro Tech Cyan Pads (4x 5inch and 3x 4inch)
  • You could also get Meg's MF cutting disks
  • Hydro Tech Tangerine Pads (4x 5inch and 3x 4inch)
  • Foam Applicators (for LSP)
  • Meg's M101 compound (will get the job done quickly)
  • Meg's 205 / HD Polish / CarPro Reflect / Menz SF4000 (take your pick)
Compound with the cyan pads doing 3-5 overlapping passes, at speed 5-6, and use water to extend the work time and cut.

Polish with the tangerine pads doing 2-3 overlapping passes, at speed 3-5

Wipe down with paint cleaner (like CarPro Eraser or other brand) and apply LSP (I recommend FK1000P or Collinite 476s)
 
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