Getting my car into show car shape

KneeDragr said:
Take some pics of the whole car when you get a chance, I bet it looks sweet with all the peel gone.
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These are from the day I rolled it out of the garage

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Got my order today
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Just gonna have to hold off a bit for some other work being done
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I have no rear suspension now


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Rain rain go away do I can go out and polish today

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Finally got some polishing in and the shine is starting to come out
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This was the presta cuting compound with a wool pad I'll be finishing the rest of the car tomorrow with this and maybe moving on to the m205


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Did some more polishing on the other side of the car and much better results then the first time doing it so now it's time for the m205 swirl remover with the white pad that may be somewhat tomorrow or maybe during this week we'll see

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Thanks mike for he recommendation on the wool pad I still used the presta cutting compound since I already had it and it made a big difference from using a foam pad


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Skimmer0220 said:
Thanks mike for he recommendation on the wool pad I still used the presta cutting compound since I already had it and it made a big difference from using a foam pad


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Thank you so much for the update, I love seeing projects like this through to success!


Keep us posted and you're going to love the M205, it will really clean up the paint after compounding and it's easy to wipe-off...


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Thank you so much for the update, I love seeing projects like this through to success!


Keep us posted and you're going to love the M205, it will really clean up the paint after compounding and it's easy to wipe-off...


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Sounds great I can see swirls in it but it's really hard to capture on camera with the pearl in it but I may be at it tomorrow after work

Any recommendations for using then rotary buffer on the doors? This thing is man handling me haha


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Skimmer0220 said:
Sounds great I can see swirls in it but it's really hard to capture on camera with the pearl in it but I may be at it tomorrow after work
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Rotary buffers tend to impart swirls due to their direct drive rotating action. Most of the time the lubricating agents will fill them so you don't see them just keep a good coat of wax no the car when you're done and the paint should look good.



Skimmer0220 said:
Any recommendations for using then rotary buffer on the doors?

This thing is man handling me haha
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Hold the rotary buffer closer to you instead of extended away from you this will give you leverage over the buffer. IF you hold it away from you it gains leverage over you causing you to work harder to control it.

Clean you pad often, that's a huge plus. Some tips here,

Video: Tips for using a Rotary Buffer and the Flex 3401 on vertical panels


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I'll have to read over that again its really the bottom of the doors that gets me the angle is just so hard to work at and I cleaned my pad after every panel

Thanks again for all your help I'll post results after I do some swirl removal tonight(hopefully haha)


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Alright so finished up with the swirl removed and made a big difference! I wasn't able to check the doors yet but the hood roof and trunk are looking great

So I learned that I have can't cheap out on the amount I use

Now a couple questions next in going to be using the meta show car glaze, should I be using the same speed as the swirl remover or kick it up or down some, and same thing with wax I as thinking knocking down the speed for the wax


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Skimmer0220 said:
Alright so finished up with the swirl removed and made a big difference! I wasn't able to check the doors yet but the hood roof and trunk are looking great

So I learned that I have can't cheap out on the amount I use

Now a couple questions next in going to be using the meta show car glaze, should I be using the same speed as the swirl remover or kick it up or down some, and same thing with wax I as thinking knocking down the speed for the wax


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If you're using Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze, you should apply this by hand or a DA Polisher. It's not meant to be applied using a rotary buffer and will likely get sticky on you.

It's really easy to apply by hand, just place some on a foam or microfiber applicator pad and apply like you were applying skin lotion to dry skin and then wipe off immediately.

It's very oily and that's a good thing as it fills a little and imparts a deep, wet shine. There's no wax or any type of protection ingredients so it won't hold up to rainy weather or repeated washing, it's known as being a "Queen for a Day" type product.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
If you're using Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze, you should apply this by hand or a DA Polisher. It's not meant to be applied using a rotary buffer and will likely get sticky on you.

It's really easy to apply by hand, just place some on a foam or microfiber applicator pad and apply like you were applying skin lotion to dry skin and then wipe off immediately.

It's very oily and that's a good thing as it fills a little and imparts a deep, wet shine. There's no wax or any type of protection ingredients so it won't hold up to rainy weather or repeated washing, it's known as being a "Queen for a Day" type product.
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Ok great I bought some foam pad applicators for he right spots that I'll use for this now would the same apply for the wax? Just by hand or could I use the rotary polisher?

Gosh I really want a d/a polisher


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Skimmer0220 said:
Ok great I bought some foam pad applicators for he right spots that I'll use for this now would the same apply for the wax?
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Skimmer0220 said:
Just by hand or could I use the rotary polisher?
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I personally don't apply any type of finishing wax or finishing sealant using a rotary buffer, at this point of the project the last thing you want to do is put wax swirls into the paint.

Just apply by hand till you get a DA Polisher, it's a chance to stretch out and get some exercise.


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I personally don't apply any type of finishing wax or finishing sealant using a rotary buffer, at this point of the project the last thing you want to do is put wax swirls into the paint.

Just apply by hand till you get a DA Polisher, it's a chance to stretch out and get some exercise.


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Gotcha thanks again for all the help! I'll post some had pics when I'm done


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Glazing and waxing today it's turning out great, not perfect but looks really good ill have pictures later


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Pics are here there just iPhone pics so....

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So I do have one more question i want to put a second coat of wax on her just how long should I wait till the second coat?


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Looks good! I usually wait 8-12 hours until putting on the second coat.
 
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