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Hello all. Newb here from AZ. Been browsing this site for a few days and think I have made a decision on what products to use. Just wondering what others think of the product combo I have chosen. First I have a 08 accord with 28k miles and the paint isn't bad. Has some swirls and fine scratches. I was going to purchase the PC with the edge double sided foam kit and use megs 105 followed by megs 205 and top it off with 4 star upp. Also beforehand would be washing with megs gold class followed by clay bar. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.
 
sounds like a good combo but if the paint has minor swirls i would try 205 first imo.
 
There is a new PC coming out. Honestly I would get the flex. A lot of people get the PC and end up getting the flex a couple months later. But, if money is a issue, the PC is fine.

As for your paint. Honda paint is on the soft side. So use the least aggressive method first. I would use the M205 with a white pad, befor you hit the M105. The 205 might work.
 
Welcome. can't disagree with any of the advice above. If you have the money and maybe want to detail some other cars for fun, get the flex. The PC is a great tool and the products you mentioned would be fine.

And make sure your regular washing technique is extra careful as Josh mentioned, Honda has softer paint so you can induce swirls easily by washing, drying, buffing etc...
 
I would try 205 first before 105. On Honda I have had great luck with Meg 83 and 80 and Prima Swirl.
 
Get the kit that Josh recommended, the edge pads are too big and heavy for the pc. I have a complete set and it sits on my shelf collecting dust. Get 5.5" pads and 4" with backing plate for heavier correction.
 
I am looking at the flex also. I would like to make a lil money detailing, so a better polisher is always good. I also have a brand new 09 tahoe i wanna polish and protect. and my father has a blue 01 silverado that has never been taken care of and has oxidation. i was lookin at the megs 83 also.

so the 205 is good on the honda...should be good enough for the tahoe too since it is brand new (i didnt even let the dealer wash it when i took delivery)... what about the oxidized silverado? will the 105 take care of that?
 
The flex with 105 and 205 is a great combo. The 205 should take care of the Honda and the 105-205 should take care of the Chevy's.
 
The Flex would definitely be the better choice of machines. As Surfer said...105 and 205 will take care of your other cars. You could also get something like 85RD to add as a third step if you want. If you end up getting the Flex, you can get a PFW pad for better correction.
 
ok i think im gonna go with the flex. now im at a toss up over menzerna po 83 and po 106 fa or meguiars 105 and 205. read a lot of good things about menzerna...but also read some good things over meguiars. i think im going to use 4star upp or wolfgang dgps 3.0. what u guys think?
 
If you go with 105 and 205 get yourself some Ultrafina or 85rd to finish with. 205 does not finish down all that great.
 
so i ordered a whole arsenal of stuff. got the flex 3401 along with some LC 7" kompressor pads (3 of each), menzerna po83, po106 fa, and po85rd, and to top that off i got the wolfgang deep gloss sealant 3.0 combo with the qd spray. also got misc microfiber towels, guzzlers, 2 grit guards. look forward to polishing my cars and family members.

are there any waxes that dirt, dust, and stuff wont stick to? dont think im gonna use any wax on top of the sealant for that reason. being in az cars get a fine layer of dust an hour after ur done. probably just do a few layers of sealant and maintain it with the qd.
 
Looks like you got a real pro's selection there and won't go wrong with any of it. You're gonna love the Flex and since you mentioned family, they will likely never leave you alone, literally lining up to do their car next. Most of us on this forum will top a sealant with a wax and only after allowing it to cure for at least 12 hours. Since you're going with WG's 3.0 DGS, you can enhance the brilliance of your finish exponentially with WG's Fusion Wax or any other "high-end" wax of your researches choice.
 
Been lookin at waxes, tryin to find one that repels, dust, dirt, oil, etc. Is Fuzion the only one that does this?
 
2BBP0Accord0Coupe8 said:
Been lookin at waxes, tryin to find one that repels, dust, dirt, oil, etc. Is Fuzion the only one that does this?
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No wax or sealant will repel dust. It may have some anti-static properties, but it will still get dust. Some will attract more than others. If you find a wax/sealant that truly repels dust, you would be a muti millionare over night. You have a great package, happy detailing.:buffing:
 
BTW since you are in Arizona and summer is coming, I would just go with 2 or 3 coats of Wolfgang 3.0. Unless you experience a lot of bird bombs, I would skip the wax.
 
i was going to just skip the wax and do what u said, 2 or 3 coats of the sealant. say 3 months down the road...should i add more sealant? redo the sealant? keep maintaining with the detail spritz?
 
It's hard to say how long it will last. After a wash, check on how the beading looks. If it's tight and nice and round, it's good. If it's oblong, it may need another coat shortly. If it just sheaths off, it's time for another coat or two. Don't use the flood method for this test as the water will sheath off. Just spray your hood with a sprayer and see what it looks like. Washing with ONR will add some protection.
 
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