SirFrederick
07-20-2018, 08:54 AM
I am going to detail my father in laws red 1970 VW Karmann Ghia which has single stage paint. I would say the paint is in decent shape. It has a lot of swirl marks and the paint is faded a bit. I have no idea what the paint thickness is, so I’m planning on using a polish that has light cutting abilities. I’ve read through Mike’s articles regarding #7 rub down and plan on doing this. This is my plan of action:
1. wash and clay
2. #7 rub down following Mike’s instructions
3. polish with either HD Polish or GG Boss Correcting Creme (those are two that I an get easily and aren’t too expensive but I’m open to suggestions), Ultimate Detailing Machine and LC 5.5” flat cutback DA white polishing pads
4. IPA or CP Eraser/OPP necessary?
5. LSP ???
Will the Ultimate Detailing Machine DA be good enough? It appears to be under powered compared to say the GG 6” DA and other current DA polishers. I recall when using the UDM roughly 10 years ago that it vibrated quite a bit. With a newer machine can I expect that to be improved? I was planning on purchasing a new DA for myself now that I am back into detailing regularly, but not until after this coming winter as my car is not in need of paint correction yet. I’m wondering if it’s worth it to get something now?
Are the two polishes I listed good choices for what I need to do? I don’t want anything to aggressive.
Am I using the right polishing pad?
Do I need to use an IPA wipedown for this type of paint after polishing? Something tells me no as this may reduce the shine of the polish and remove any oils from the rub down with #7.
Wax or sealant? I use Meg’s Fast Finish on my car and Meg’s Xpress Spray Wax as a drying aid for my weekly washes. It seems as though a carnauba wax is mostly used with vintage cars. Is a carnauba my best option? I can get #26 wax as well. Will a sealant be fine on single stage paint? I’ve been very impressed with Fast Finish on my own car.
Thanks in advance.
1. wash and clay
2. #7 rub down following Mike’s instructions
3. polish with either HD Polish or GG Boss Correcting Creme (those are two that I an get easily and aren’t too expensive but I’m open to suggestions), Ultimate Detailing Machine and LC 5.5” flat cutback DA white polishing pads
4. IPA or CP Eraser/OPP necessary?
5. LSP ???
Will the Ultimate Detailing Machine DA be good enough? It appears to be under powered compared to say the GG 6” DA and other current DA polishers. I recall when using the UDM roughly 10 years ago that it vibrated quite a bit. With a newer machine can I expect that to be improved? I was planning on purchasing a new DA for myself now that I am back into detailing regularly, but not until after this coming winter as my car is not in need of paint correction yet. I’m wondering if it’s worth it to get something now?
Are the two polishes I listed good choices for what I need to do? I don’t want anything to aggressive.
Am I using the right polishing pad?
Do I need to use an IPA wipedown for this type of paint after polishing? Something tells me no as this may reduce the shine of the polish and remove any oils from the rub down with #7.
Wax or sealant? I use Meg’s Fast Finish on my car and Meg’s Xpress Spray Wax as a drying aid for my weekly washes. It seems as though a carnauba wax is mostly used with vintage cars. Is a carnauba my best option? I can get #26 wax as well. Will a sealant be fine on single stage paint? I’ve been very impressed with Fast Finish on my own car.
Thanks in advance.