Guy with DA and OCD and WW black paint - needs help!

[Zubair]

I'm curious about CG V32, how does it compare to Menz 400 in cut and gloss?

[flip7f]

I have 2 other noob questions. Can claying be skipped if surface is really smooth to the touch from previous polishing about 2 weeks ago?
Second question what pads should i use with menzerna 400 and 3800? I have orange white and black in hand
Thanks

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[BudgetPlan1]

I have 2 other noob questions. Can claying be skipped if surface is really smooth to the touch from previous polishing about 2 weeks ago?
Second question what pads should i use with menzerna 400 and 3800? I have orange white and black in hand
Thanks

Sent from JB1

1. Put your hand in thin plastic bag and see if surface still feels smooth when running fingers over it. If so, not likely a need to clay.
2. Orange will work with FG400, white and/or black will work w/ 3800 depending on level of defects left in paint. White = more cut, black = nearly no cut.

[TTQ B4U]

I have 2 other noob questions. Can claying be skipped if surface is really smooth to the touch from previous polishing about 2 weeks ago?
Second question what pads should i use with menzerna 400 and 3800? I have orange white and black in hand
Thanks

Sent from JB1

You won't likely have to clay but as noted, do the baggy test to be sure. In terms of pads, Orange for the 400 and white with the 3800. Also be aware that you'll need to change out pads if you are going to do the car all in one sitting. You'll need 5-6 orange an likely 3-4 white ones.

[flip7f]

You won't likely have to clay but as noted, do the baggy test to be sure. In terms of pads, Orange for the 400 and white with the 3800. Also be aware that you'll need to change out pads if you are going to do the car all in one sitting. You'll need 5-6 orange an likely 3-4 white ones.

Is an ipa wipedown needed after menz 3800? I read that most likely I will marr the paint and on black will be noticeable.
After finishing with 3800 i am planning a meg M20 glaze and followed by a meg wax. Is this going to be ok? I am looking for decent results at this moment as my technique is still to be improved.



Now I'm waiting for pads to arrive and some milder weather in TX before my next journey.

Thanks for all your help. It's one of the nicest communities I've been part of.

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[The Guz]

Meguiar's M20 is a cleaner wax type product. More like a cleaner sealant as it is synthetic. You could actually stop at M20. No need for an IPA as the cleaners in the product will remove anything previously applied to it.

[Audios S6]

At a minimum, you should strip the paint (with IPA or another panel wipe) after your test spot with 3800 to verify that you have actually removed the haze in question and not just masked it with the oils in 3800. After that, I would say it's not necessary based on your other product selections.

[flip7f]

At a minimum, you should strip the paint (with IPA or another panel wipe) after your test spot with 3800 to verify that you have actually removed the haze in question and not just masked it with the oils in 3800. After that, I would say it's not necessary based on your other product selections.

So here are a few pics after the work. Pretty nice. Thanks for help
I used menz 3800 on a white pad afterc claying, followed by meg M20

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