I recently had the windshield replaced on my 2007 Acura TL-S due to flying debris on the freeway. The installation shop did a fantastic job except those @#%&!s instilled some scratches on the hood and both front fenders. I did not notice them until I got home. I did not go back to the shop and complain since my insurance covered the repair ($1000) and I could take care of the paint correction myself. However, I was seriously PO'd and decided to take out my frustration with the Flex DA. I wanted to see how the Optimum Polish worked but it does virtually nothing on my paint. I have pretty hard clear so polishes such as OP and Megs #80 basically act as a pure polish with no correction. I originally started to only fix the hood and fenders but the paint was looking absolutely spectacular so I decided to do the rest of the car.
Process:
1) Wash with Megs Gold Class soap and dry with a Toro electric leaf blower.
2) No clay since I just detailed the car within the last month.
3) 50% alcohol wipedown to get rid of QD and sealant.
4) Machines: Flex XC3401VRG DA polisher / PC with 3.5" backing plate for 4" pads
5) Meguiars DACP (#83) with Megs Yellow (W8006) polishing pad x 1 pass
6) Pinnacle XMT360 with LC White polishing pad x 1 pass
7) Four Star UPP
8) Hot Shower.........Yikes!
I recently bought a Digital Rebel XTi so here is my first try using this camera. I'm still getting used to all the features including some of the manual modes.
Some of the scratches I found on the fender.
Detailing with a clear bra is a royal pain in the butt! Tape...Tape....Tape....
Some nice reflection shots.
The NBP is poppin' like crazy. I love the XMT360!
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