Please help me pick a buffer kit. Pics attached.

[RustyBumper]

Question, if I'm going to use a Flex in conjunction with Meg's 105, followed by 205 do I have to use a glaze and then top it with wax or can I go from 205 to wax? Also, do I have to wash inbetween 105 and 205 or can I do IPA wipedown?

[trlblazer3]

Originally Posted by RustyBumper

Question, if I'm going to use a Flex in conjunction with Meg's 105, followed by 205 do I have to use a glaze and then top it with wax or can I go from 205 to wax? Also, do I have to wash inbetween 105 and 205 or can I do IPA wipedown?

205 to a wax will be fine -the glaze will give you a more wet look and jewel the paint a little better, but its not necessary step. 205 finishes down very well. Also, if you're using a sealant, be careful if you apply a glaze -some glazes cause bonding issues when used in conjunction with sealants. If you're using a 'nauba as LSP this isn't an issue.

As for the 105/205 transition, an IPA wipedown is all that is really needed.

[RustyBumper]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the help. I can't wait to get started.

[Harleyguy]

I try not too use a glaze since they contain fillers to cover swirls .But to be honest i do use some poorboys black hole when i enter a car show like i did this past weekend .Do some reading up on the 205 if you haven't some paints finish down better then others with the 205.

[mr. roboto]

Thanks guys.

One more question. What advantages does the FLEX offer over the PC?

If it will just get the job done quicker, then I don't really mind, I'll just take my time with the cheaper PC buffer. But if it offers some other big advantage that will have a positive effect on the final result of the look of the car, then maybe I could see stepping up to the FLEX kit.

Thanks again!

[mr. roboto]

So I think I will order this kit.

Menzerna polishes for ceramic clear coat paint, Porter Cable 7424 dual action buffer, Nano polish, super intensive, Lake Country pads, Show car kit

If I just buy that at follow the steps on the bottom of the page, will this correct most of my problems?

I also want to use this to apply my Pinnacle Sig Series 2 wax after. Which pad should I use?

Thanks.

[mr. roboto]

bump, anyone? Hoping to order the stuff this weekend.

[Bounty]

Originally Posted by mr. roboto

One more question. What advantages does the FLEX offer over the PC?

Greater correction ability...(let's you take a greater amount of swirls, scratches, etc out of the finish).

Faster correction ability...(let's you do less work and acheive better results).

Better results...(due to the forced rotation aspect jewels/burnishes the finish to a higher gloss that is almost rotary like).

[macman3130]

if possible go ahead and buy the flex.. save ya money in the end, get the best first go around

[mr. roboto]

You guys are killing me haha. You're goign to make me spend way more than I want to :/