I'm looking to do my first paint correction on my black Subaru 2005 STI. The paint is in pretty rough condition with superficial scratches and swirls everywhere. There are also a few deeper scratches that catch your nail that I know I won't fix with the polisher. I've been reading the forum for a while to get a better idea of what I will need to do my first job and just want some input before I pull the trigger and potentially buy the wrong thing or miss something important. Here is what I have in my cart.
1. Griot's Garage 6' random orbital with 10' inch cord (sorry don't want to pay $20 for a longer cord)
2. M105
3. M205
4. Lake country dual action hook and loop 5' backing plate
5. Lake country CCS smart pads DA 5.5' foam pad in orange, white, grey and blue.
--I got 1 of each of these. Not sure if I need more since my car and possibly my wife's car will be the only jobs I will do.
Other questions: Since I have black paint I am interested in possibly a 3rd step with something such as PO85RD. Can I use the blue pad for this?
I also plan on applying wax to the car with the polisher. What pad do you use to remove the wax with?
Of course I plan to wash with 2 buckets and grit guard first followed by clay.
Thanks for the input. I tried to do as much research on my own before asking redundant questions.
1. Griot's Garage 6' random orbital with 10' inch cord (sorry don't want to pay $20 for a longer cord)
2. M105
3. M205
4. Lake country dual action hook and loop 5' backing plate
5. Lake country CCS smart pads DA 5.5' foam pad in orange, white, grey and blue.
--I got 1 of each of these. Not sure if I need more since my car and possibly my wife's car will be the only jobs I will do.
Other questions: Since I have black paint I am interested in possibly a 3rd step with something such as PO85RD. Can I use the blue pad for this?
I also plan on applying wax to the car with the polisher. What pad do you use to remove the wax with?
Of course I plan to wash with 2 buckets and grit guard first followed by clay.
Thanks for the input. I tried to do as much research on my own before asking redundant questions.