Suggestions on compounding/polishing brands

[STSmal01]

Hi forum. I have an '01 seville(sts)-black, paint is in good condition, thanx to Menzerna,Pennacle,and Wolfgang, but having problems with(light) scratches.
I think it's time to add that 4th step, compounding. I've been back and forth through AG products and forums and can't decide between Meg105/205, Menzerna com.,3M com., or Optima spray com/polish. Any help?:buffing:


Equipment that I have:
PC 7424XP ( good with a D A polisher )
Makita 9227c ( just got and first time user )

Pads: gray, orange, red
wool pad that came with Makita

[Danube]

Go Ultimate Compound from megs, very versatile product you'll love!!

[mark58]

Go Ultimate Compound from megs, very versatile product you'll love!!

I agree, or go with Microfiber correction system.

[Setec Astronomy]

Do you have any pictures? You say the paint is in good condition, yet you need to compound it? Apparently with a (new) rotary? When you say you have light scratches--are they deep enough to catch a fingernail in?

[STSmal01]

no.you can't feel'em with your fingernail. the scratches are mainly from a car duster and the wife and kids brushing by in the garage

[mwoolfso]

If you post pictures people will offer suggestions using the least aggressive approach.

[Rsurfer]

:iagree:Because your paint is black, you might have to finish down with Meg's 205 or Menzerna SF4500.:buffing:
Go Ultimate Compound from megs, very versatile product you'll love!!

[mark58]

I also have a Black caddy, started with Ultimate compound and followed up with Ultimate polish. Basically same as 105/205. I also found out that Microfiber correction system worked for me twice as fast with great results. I only used D300 and followed up with Ultimate polish.

[STSmal01]

wasn't thinking about pics at the time.But now it's dark. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow guys. Too be continued.......

[Setec Astronomy]

So what polishes and pads have you been using, and with those combinations you have been unable to remove your swirls?

[mark58]

So what polishes and pads have you been using, and with those combinations you have been unable to remove your swirls?

He is using a PC,,LOL All vibration, no rotation! :dblthumb2:

[STSmal01]

what I'm using,and seems to work on swirls, is Menzena power finish.
Using the PC7424 and Lake Country CCS orange pads. And for shine Pinn. Soveran paste. Protection I use Wolfgang total seal. Both with grey pads.

[Setec Astronomy]

So what is the difference between the swirls you have removed and the swirls you have left?

[STSmal01]

No problem with swirls. It's these light scratches or marring marks from wipe downs and dusting. Very dusty in Denver hard to keep the caddy dust free parked outside at work

[Setec Astronomy]

But that's what we would refer to as swirls. So the Power Finish won't take this marring out? How much pressure how many passes with the orange pad?