Too many options and opinions

[Nor Cal ZL1]

I would use some Menzerna FG400 on an orange pad. Easy to use and fantastic results. They changed the name recently.

If fhe paint is not too bad you could also start with something leas aggresive like this.

Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500, one step polish, swirl remover, finishing polish, car polish, german car polish, menzerna polishing compounds, power

If it has a lot of swirling or need a fair amount of correction I would use this.

Menzerna Fast Gloss Compound, Fast Gloss 400, FG400 compound

Either one finishes very well and usually no other finish polishing is needed at all.

Another option is to use this

CarPro Essence Xtreme Gloss Enhancer 500 ml

And top it with a coating , or reload.

Reload Spray Sealant, spray paint sealant, spray wax, CQuartz Reload

 

[Heisenberg]

It can be very confusing when you ask a question and get such a variety of responses, along with a dizzying array of products that do the (relative) same thing. What I suggest, is to go with the suggestion of someone you trust (post counts alone do not validate that-look at their work).

Best response in here, IMO.

We have a lot of great products available, especially if you buy from a source like AG. Half the fun when you first start detailing is trying new products even though it's not kind on the wallet. Your best bet is to just slow down, do some research on products you think you might like, read a few reviews on them, then go from there. I wound up finding a few posters that continuously delivered on good reviews and good advice and found who I could count on early on around the forums.

Also wasted a ton of money and time on less than stellar products too - so while you might have some sticker shock, don't try and skimp out on the necessities like too few good towels, pads, etc. because it's not worth the hassle.

 

[Paul A.]

Yes, I agree with Heisie. Pretty soon YOU'LL be another offering opinions on what YOU found and liked!

 

[dlc95]

Thanks, the Meguiars was the last products I had in my Cart. But I had M105 and M205.

Can I get buy for a bit on the HF Backing Pad and HF Pads? Then in a few weeks order LC or CG Pads and backing pad?

Yeah, M205 is really nice too. If you wanted to go with the Mirror Glaze line, consider M100 in place of M105. M100 reminds me of Ultimate Compound to an extent. I love using both compounds.

Regarding M100 - It spreads well, cuts like a razor, it stays wet over the buffing cycle, and finishes beautifully. I also like that I can get the Mirror Glaze in quart, or gallon sizes.

If I was just taking care of the cars in the family, I wouldn't need anything more than the Ultimate line though. For work, I need larger quantities.

 

[Bill1234]

M105 has a huge amount of dust and short work times. HD adapt is a better version of this imo.

Keep in mind you can mix and match pads and fluids to get the best results but use the least aggressive method first

 

[run2jeepn]

He is what I have to deal with on my Car...

 

[Eldorado2k]

He is what I have to deal with on my Car...

Skip the AIO... I honestly think you could accomplish what you want on that paint with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish. It'd be nice to have Griots Boss Fast Correcting Cream in your back pocket just in case.. But I doubt you'll need it.
Just make sure to get a 5" Lake Country backing plate to put on your HF polisher and the proper 5" pads.

Not to mention, an AIO's protection will last what? 3-4 weeks on a daily driver if you're lucky? Don't cheat yourself on your own ride.

 

[run2jeepn]

I'm going to stick with the Ultimate Line. My Dad is an old school Body man and his mixes his own compounds. Growing up I've done a little work like this, but never a whole car. It was always "here take this and do this. I'll be back in a few" That and I always got stuck wet sanding. So I think I'll pick with up fairly easy or at least a quick learning curve.

I'm going to stick with the Ultimate line for now and get my Cars done. Then venture off a bit. Plan is to do a little of this on the side for extra money. My dad and my father'n'law are both body and paint guys. Neither have an Orbital Polisher and they can feed me a few cars here and there to keep me busy.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I used Ultimate Compound with Lake Country flat foam cutting pads [orange] and followed up with Meguiars M205 with Lake Country flat foam polishing pads [white] and took out every last swirl off this original paint [2006 Dodge Charger SRT] and left it shining like it never had before. I used a HF polisher just like you have.

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[run2jeepn]

I used Ultimate Compound with Lake Country flat foam cutting pads [orange] and followed up with Meguiars M205 with Lake Country flat foam polishing pads [white] and took out every last swirl off this original paint [2006 Dodge Charger SRT] and left it shining like it never had before. I used a HF polisher just like you have.

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Thanks, Car looks good.

 

[run2jeepn]

Factory Orange peel anyway to get rid of it without wet sanding?

Dad has a new RAM with the same paint color as me and he is shooting straight black and clear over his to get rid of the pearl. Thinking I might just do the same thing. Just have to come up with the money for some good clear.

But is there anyway to reduce the factory orange peel? without wet sanding..

 

[Calendyr]

Factory Orange peel anyway to get rid of it without wet sanding?

Dad has a new RAM with the same paint color as me and he is shooting straight black and clear over his to get rid of the pearl. Thinking I might just do the same thing. Just have to come up with the money for some good clear.

But is there anyway to reduce the factory orange peel? without wet sanding..

You could use a denim pad. Someone I met used one to remove orange peel from his Jeep and if I remember correctly it took him over 40 hours to do it. So that means it's pretty safe to use.

Before you try to go after orange peel, you might want to have your paint thickness read. Most factory paint is super thin, and removing orange peel can take quite a bit of paint away... I would make sure it's thick enough to ensure you still have decent protection when the job is done.

 

[shadwell]

I'd check to see the cars paint hardness....
I am just finishing off removing peel from a white merc wagon..
IF the paint is hard denim will take an age.. That's on rotary with a solid compound eg Megs 101 ie SMAT.
In this case wet sand followed by damp sand da through the grades then polishing back to gloss with DA will be the fastest route... My wagon has taken 50hours in total.. About 250 AUD in materials...
It's a million times better now but I'd not repeat the effort
On paint this hard ie white single stage factory German paint.. It's just hugely laborious..

On softer paint with rotary and denim with the same compound you could make progress
And avoid the sanding scratch removal.... But prepare yourself for a lot of work..