2011 Dodge Charger Detail

[Beerwulf76]

I will be detailing(polish& sealing) a 2011 Dodge Charger tomorrow . It is dark blue with metal flake,paint is in good shape except some washing swirls. I plan on using Duragloss 101 pc Polish & cleaner with Porter Cable DA & Lake County's white polishing pad as I don't have the green one. I plan on letting the 101 cure for at least 18 hours the applying 3m's Performance Finish. I Have some 3m Show Car Pastewax that would prob. look better but I'm going with PF for ease of use and longevity!



I was wondering if anyone knows if these two products will play well together?

Feed back please

[Beerwulf76]

Ok ,so the detail to 2011 charger is done.Despite only 6 mos old there were plenty of contaminants to be clayed of the finish,I used Clay Magic's bar.I used the polish and method mentioned above.The wash swirls were reduced about 85% and there was some minor water spot etching left behind.The 101 left a very nice gloss and felt quite slick.While it looks nice I am dissatisfied with the remaining swirls and water spot etching.
Did I need to use a more aggressive polish? pad? or both?I used the PC on #4 setting,too my my time ,kept constant pressure and pad compressed.
What could I have done different to achieve a spotless swirl free finish?
Feed back please

[Dugdug]

That's why I invested in a variety of polishes and pads. The white pad you used dosent have a whole lot of cut. I use it as a finishing polish pad after ive used an orange or yellow. LC of course

[Beerwulf76]

@DugDug
1,2,3 to da 4...
I click on your link,Awesomeness!
Unfortunately the white are the more aggressive 6.5" pads I have,I have a couple of 4" cutting pads.I had abandoned the Idea of detailing for $,but I am once again inspired and obsessed!I'm starting out from rock-bottom basically.:xyxthumbs:

[Dugdug]

I would recommend megs 105-205. But megs UC&UP are good too. You can pick some up at auto zone.

I have never used duragloss, but from reading up on it, it seems like it's not very aggressive. Like you said, you got 85% of it out. I'm sure you would get the rest of it out with more aggressive polishes and pads.

[Dugdug]

Also, some pictures would be nice! lol

[Beerwulf76]

I would recommend megs 105-205. But megs UC&UP are good too. You can pick some up at auto zone.

I have never used duragloss, but from reading up on it, it seems like it's not very aggressive. Like you said, you got 85% of it out. I'm sure you would get the rest of it out with more aggressive polishes and pads.

Was shopping around earlier today ,was at Autozone ,I did see those,went to Pepboys,Carquest and Napa.Carquest had Duragloss CCW $20 for 1 gal! Napa had a very poor selection and even some outdated & discontinued products!

I did not purchase anything from those places instead place an order with AG earlier today!
I got Optimum's Poli-Seal since I was interested in a AIO with some abrassives,and Optimum's ONR 32 oz. BOGO FREE! So stoked! Im the MAN

[Beerwulf76]

I would recommend megs 105-205. But megs UC&UP are good too. You can pick some up at auto zone.

I have never used duragloss, but from reading up on it, it seems like it's not very aggressive. Like you said, you got 85% of it out. I'm sure you would get the rest of it out with more aggressive polishes and pads.


Also, some pictures would be nice! lol


I found the links on how to post pics.

I will post the Face book links meanwhile.

2011 Dodge Charger Detail (after photos) | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3249820015479.260055.1566339032&type=1&l=52b3199165)

211 Dodge Charger Polish & Seal Detail(before photos) | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3249128558193.260044.1566339032&type=1&l=e42f9bdbd8)

I will be doing some more work on it tomorrow and will take some more daytime pics.

[Dugdug]

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee461/DugDugsDetailing/1.jpg

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee461/DugDugsDetailing/2.jpg

:props:

[Dugdug]

LOL I love how you had to lay down to get the shot.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166931_3249149518717_1566339032_4275476_404561452_ n.jpg

[Beerwulf76]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3249128558193.260044.1566339032&type=1&l=e42f9bdbd8

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3249820015479.260055.1566339032&type=1&l=52b3199165

[Dugdug]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3249128558193.260044.1566339032&type=1&l=e42f9bdbd8

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3249820015479.260055.1566339032&type=1&l=52b3199165

you have to use the direct link to the image. Usually ends with ".jpg"

[Beerwulf76]

Here are some before and after from my galley.

Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2621.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2624.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2626.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2634.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/42527
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2636.jpg

[Beerwulf76]

After,evening pics with halogen lamp and some day pics of wheels.Tomorrow I will take day pics of entire vehicle.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2642.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2647.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2665.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2671.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2681.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2682.jpghttp://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Copy_of_103_2684.jpg

[lokichaos]

Nice job!! The wheels esp look nice and shiny!!