M105 / m205

[Cincy Colorado]

I am fairly new to all of this and i am trying to decide if the M105/M205 combo is to aggressive for my paint or if i should use something else? I have a black 05 Colorado and the paint does have some swirling and minor scratches and there are a few scratches that will need to be wet sanded to be removed so i am not sure what products to use? Trying to follow the advice of using the least aggressive products in order to get the job done. Totally lost on where to begin.


Feed back please

[IOMCAMARO]

I am fairly new to all of this and i am trying to decide if the M105/M205 combo is to aggressive for my paint or if i should use something else? I have a black 05 Colorado and the paint does have some swirling and minor scratches and there are a few scratches that will need to be wet sanded to be removed so i am not sure what products to use? Trying to follow the advice of using the least aggressive products in order to get the job done. Totally lost on where to begin.


Feed back please

If you have to wetsand the scratches I would definately go with M105/M205 because M105 will remove wetsanding marks with ease.

[Mike Phillips]

Before you start sanding on your car's paint, read these two articles, both can be found in my list of articles...


RIDS - The Definition of RIDS and the story behind the term... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/24045-rids-definition-rids-story-behind-term.html)

Wet-sanding - Fresh Paint vs Factory Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wet-sanding-cutting-buffing/21471-wet-sanding-fresh-paint-vs-factory-paint.html)


:)

[Dubbin1]

I can almost guarantee a black 05 Colorado will need 105 followed by 205 and if you want to take it even farther follow up with 85rd ;)

[Cincy Colorado]

That is what I was thinking. I have PC 7424 any ideas what types of pads i should be using?:buffing:

[Mike Phillips]

That is what I was thinking. I have PC 7424 any ideas what types of pads i should be using?


Is that the PC 7424 or the PC 7424XP

Regardless, 5.5" thin pads if you go with foam, 5.5" Surbuf if you want to do the initial cut with a fiber pad.

See this thread for tips on maximizing the capability of any PC style tool...

The short how-to guide for using a DA Polisher
How to maximize the ability of the 1st Generation Porter Cable Dual Action Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27166-how-maximize-ability-1st-gen-porter-cable-dual-action-polishers.html)


If you run into any problems, scan through this...

DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)




:)

[Mike Phillips]

Here are some resources...

The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/29312-different-types-foam-formulas-ccs-smart-foam-pad-line.html)

Thin is in... New Lake Country Hydro-Tech Low Profile 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/28825-thin-new-lake-country-hydro-tech-low-profile-5-1-2-x-7-8-inch-foam-pads.html)

5 1/2 inch and 6 inch Buffing Pads on Autogeek's Online Store (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/27194-5-1-2-inch-6-inch-buffing-pads-pictures-links.html)

5 Inch Backing Plates for DA Polishers - Pictures and Links (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/27193-5-inch-backing-plates-da-polishers-pictures-links.html)


:buffing:

[Cincy Colorado]

Mike, thanks for all your help this really answered all of my questions.