Getting ready for my first DA detail....

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I am getting ready to do my first detailing session using a DA polisher. I purchased the Griots 6" and 3" machines. I would like your opinion on my plan and products I am using.

The car that I will be doing first is my son's 1993 E36 BMW. Color is Jet Black. Currently the finish on the car is in good condition. It's a one owner car (we just became the 2nd owners) that has always been garaged. It has the typical swirls, nothing too extreme. No oxidation. I'd say on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the worst condition it's a 4-5 ish.

Here is my plan:
- Wash with P21S Total Auto Wash
- Clay Bar
- First step will be Meguiars Mirror Glaze #105 with a CCS Orange Smart Pad
- Second step will be Pinnacle Advanced Finish Polish with a CCS White Smart Pad
- Third step will be Menzerna SF4500 (PO85RD) with a CCS Blue or maybe Gold Smart Pad to "jewel" the finish.
- Then my last step will be P21S Concourse Carnuba Wax by hand.

One thing I am a bit unsure about is my DA speed settings for each step. I was thinking for steps 1 and 2 I would be at a 5. For the 3rd step I have no clue. I've read everything from a speed setting of 1 up to 5?????

Does anything above stand out as maybe not so good? Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!
 
Sounds like you have a solid plan!
For finishing polishes I keep my GG6 at a click or two above 5 but each to their own. You'll find out quickly what works best for you and what you're comfortable with.
Good luck!
 
You say the paint is in good condition. Of course that is subjective so I don't know exactly what that means even with your scale of 4-5 out of 10, but what I am getting to is maybe you should start with Megs 205 or Ultimate Compound and if those don't get you the desired result, then step up to Megs 105? I haven't used the polish you have, but the other thing I was wondering is if it is abrasive enough to follow Megs 105 or if you should have another step in there if you do go the 105 route, like following with 205 before you polish?

For "jeweling" I would probably say gold or red...not blue.
 
5-6 you should be ok, remember spread the product first then start working it in and prime your pad too. Plus you'll want to be wiping your pad after it builds up product or paint residue.

I have never use the Pinnacle polish, but since the saying goes something along the lines of, start with least aggressive method first.

Start with the white pad and do a test spot, if your happy with the results, that will be a good indicator for condition of the rest of the car. If you decide that is not enough do another test spot in a new section.

For jeweling, you'll want a fine or ultra fine polish, with a non cutting pad. For the very final polish.

This is from my understanding, I could be wrong, others feel free to correct me if I am wrong

-Art
 
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