Newb with purchase selection

[RedDaemon]

Originally Posted by sal329

I would save the $20 and not get the XMT pad kit, use dawn power dissolve and water to clean and prime the pad with a spritz od a Quick detailer or distilled water.

this was my next question. YES i do have Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer (i think thats the name, its in a black spray bottle and has a metallic label)

Thanks for saving me a thread or search

[sal329]

Meguiars UQD is a good one, I like to get the Pro Line version of M135 bc you can get it in the galon size.

[RedDaemon]

All of this adds up so quickly

[Meghan]

Originally Posted by RedDaemon

All of this adds up so quickly

Yes but the nice thing is once you make the purchase you will be good for awhile. Pads last a long time as long as you clean them, and the polishes will last you even longer.

[RedDaemon]

Originally Posted by Meghan

Yes but the nice thing is once you make the purchase you will be good for awhile. Pads last a long time as long as you clean them, and the polishes will last you even longer.

I expected the pads and product to have a long life. Its just that I have trouble parting with my money

I know however that it is a good investment, so long as it can be used for what I need it for. I might need to have a paintshop fix my major problems. Do I dare mention clearcoat failure?


i will be getting pictures this weekend for an assessment. you would think my car didnt have any problems. I wanted to hold off with the pictures but I couldnt help myself :

Problem Pictures to come this weekend!

[matt@autogeek.net]

Stick with the 3.5" backing plate and separate pads. I've had quite a few of the 2 3/4" backing plates fly apart in pieces while polishing paint, and I generally only recommend using it with a drill or rotary. The vibrations of a DA seem to be too much for it to handle.

[pbateman]

Originally Posted by RedDaemon

not even IP with lambswool???

i just dont understand why it has to be double the price. it must be 'new'.

if im paying double the price, i better get double the cut!

Can anyone comment on this as I am also interested....when reading the descriptions it almost seems like they're about the same product, obviously SIP is newer and if i understand correctly geared towards the ceramic clear coats like BMW/Benz....but when it comes to regular coats is SIP twice as good as regular IP? Looking at the Menzerna chart they both have the same cut and same gloss value...

[RedDaemon]

Originally Posted by pbateman

Can anyone comment on this as I am also interested....when reading the descriptions it almost seems like they're about the same product, obviously SIP is newer and if i understand correctly geared towards the ceramic clear coats like BMW/Benz....but when it comes to regular coats is SIP twice as good as regular IP? Looking at the Menzerna chart they both have the same cut and same gloss value...

thanks for posting!

[RedDaemon]

Through more research and from feedback, I have refined my selection:

-PC 7424
-Meguiars Mirror Glaze G110 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate (almost positive this is compatible)
-5 1/2" CCS Orange
-5 1/2" CCS White
-5 1/2" CCS Gray
-5 1/2" CCS Red
-6" Lambswool Pad
-2 x 6" MF Bonnets (Orange)
-WDG Sealant 3.0
-Menz SIP PO83
-Menz PO85RD

My LSP I already have Mother's Gold Class (I like it, will try something else at a later time). I also do have some Mother's Clay already. Megs UQD is also part of my arsenal too. I have about 10 MF towels as Advance Auto had a sale on them a month ago.

I went with the 5.5 pads exclusively now since its a compromise of both the smaller pads and the 6.5" pads.

[Dwayne]

Originally Posted by pbateman

Can anyone comment on this as I am also interested....when reading the descriptions it almost seems like they're about the same product, obviously SIP is newer and if i understand correctly geared towards the ceramic clear coats like BMW/Benz....but when it comes to regular coats is SIP twice as good as regular IP? Looking at the Menzerna chart they both have the same cut and same gloss value...

Menzerna Super Intensive Polish and Nano Polish use more expensive abrasives that are designed to effectively remove paint defects and polish scratch-resistant ceramic clear coats. These products can also be used on traditional paints as well. If your paint is hard and you need something to cut fast, these products are ideal.