Best products for Single Stage paint?

**J1nx93** · 12-30-2010, 04:03 PM

Alright, I've searched and found a lot great products that are mostly for CLEAR COATS but I'm driving an old school truck with single stage paint. So, I need a response for what products I should use for a complete detail on SS paint. I already have some products so please tell me if this looks good for a

ONE TIME DETAIL:

Wash with Dawn (to strip previous waxes and such)
Dry with Cobra Guzzler HD
Clay with XMT Clay Lube and Poorboy's World Clay Bar
XMT Intermediate Swirl Remover 3.0
Menzerna PO85RD Finishing Polish
DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant
Poorboy's World Liquid Natty's Blue

Do I need to use a glaze? My paint is maroon and white and I wouldn't call it "dry." The paint has been cared for pretty well. I considered using Meg's #7, but I'm wanting something I can apply by a DA. I've heard that the DP Poli-Coat "cleans" the paint so wouldn't it just remove the glaze? I considered a glaze and a paint cleaner, but I don't think I need them. Mike, since you're the pro, what's your opinion? I already have the sealant and clay and swirl remover so I want to use them. I've paid a lot of money already and want to keep purchases to a minimum now.

Bottom line, what kind of products work best on SS paint?

Thanks,

Tom

Here's a picture for reference of paint:

Mike Phillips · 12-30-2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by J1nx93

Do I need to use a glaze? My paint is maroon and white and I wouldn't call it "dry." The paint has been cared for pretty well. I considered using Meg's #7, but I'm wanting something I can apply by a DA.

#7 can be applied with a D.A. but since you have the Menzerna PO85RD then this should also work to really bring out the full richness of color.

Nice truck.

**J1nx93** · 12-30-2010, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

#7 can be applied with a D.A. but since you have the Menzerna PO85RD then this should also work to really bring out the full richness of color.

Nice truck.

Thank ya! I read your article of how to restore SS paints and I think what I'll do is use some #7, XMT 3.0, Menzerna PO85RD, then my sealants and waxes. What kind of pad should I use for each of the products?

**J1nx93** · 12-30-2010, 07:47 PM

Oh, and since #7 fills "some" and I'll be removing swirls afterwards with swirl remover, should I use some sort of paint cleaner after the glaze?

**J1nx93** · 12-31-2010, 10:46 PM

Anybody?

**buddhadog** · 12-31-2010, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by J1nx93

Oh, and since #7 fills "some" and I'll be removing swirls afterwards with swirl remover, should I use some sort of paint cleaner after the glaze?

I dont do too many single stage paints but I would say if they are cared for well you probably dont need the glaze . The paint cleaner over a glaze will take it off most likely.

**Crazy Amos** · 12-31-2010, 11:15 PM

What is your pad selection?

**kronos** · 12-31-2010, 11:19 PM

I've only worked on one car with a single stage paint. A 1970's super beetle. I used PB's PwS and, IMO, it looked beautiful. From gray to deep deep black. Definitely do a test spot.

**Crazy Amos** · 12-31-2010, 11:19 PM

If you can reply quick that would be best-I am about to go back out of service for the rest of the weekend and won't have acces to the internet. Its been driving me nuts the past couple days.