Please Recommend a polish

[dsigmon]

Hi
I'm new here. I'm not a detailer, just a weekend warrior working on my own vehicles & trailers.

I have a 2009 burgundy Hyundai Santa Fe LTD. It has a few light swirl marks but the paint is still very shiny & beads water.

I'm looking to do a 2 step process- Polish & then seal.

I just ordered the Griots 6" DA polisher & LC 5.5" CCS orange, green & red pads from AG. (also got the 5" backing plate) They should be here in the next few days.

Which polish & pads do you recommend?
Is this paint hard or soft?

[Sunshyne]

Welcome to the forums pal. I have a Sonata and used the following and they ALL worked well.

Megs D300, I know its a compound and not a polish :dblthumb2:
Menzerna 1500 and 4000
Megs 205
Megs Ultimate Polish

Used with the Megs MF pads also LC White and Orange. The paint responded to all of them.

Good luck! :props:

[ReflectiveAuto]

I use Megs UP and I really enjoy it...plus it wont cost you a arm and a leg plus I also use Megs M105, M205.

[dsigmon]

Thanks for the recommendations.

Anyone try durogloss?.
Been reading about it here on the forums.

[BobbyG]

Thanks for the recommendations.

Anyone try durogloss?.
Been reading about it here on the forums.

I'm not sure how experienced you are with a dual action polisher but Mike Phillips has done an extraordinary job writting these so please have a look.

Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/24074-show-car-garage-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-polishing-da-polisher.html)
Removing Swirls (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html)
DA Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)
Waxing With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html)
How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/35292-how-prime-foam-pad-when-using-da-polisher.html)
DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/38399-da-polisher-articles-help-newbies-machine-polishing.html)
How to MAXIMIZE your DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27166-how-maximize-your-da-polisher.html)


Duragloss offers some great products.

Duragloss #501 is formulated with a fine abrasive and works nicely in removing oxidation, minor swirls, grime etc. This product works well with orange, green, white, and gray foam pads.

I was actually quite surprised how well it performed.

For a great all around fine polish that has a great cut and can finish to a superb gloss try Menzerna Finishing Polish - SF 4000 – Super Finish Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-nano-polish-po-106-fa-finishing-polish.html) (PO106FA)

Sealants



Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-power-lock-sealant.html)
Prima Hydro Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-seal.html)
Four Star Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-ultimate-paint-protection.html)
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wet-diamond-sealant.html)
Klasse High Gloss Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html)
Ultima Paint Guard Plus (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-paint-guard-plus.html)
Duragloss 601 Bonding Agent (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-polish-bonding-agent.html)
Duragloss 105 TPP (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-total-performance-polish.html)
Optimum Opti-Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html)
Sonus SFX-4 Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/sonus-sfx-4-paint-sealant.html)

[BillyJack]

For a daily driven vehicle, I like the idea of an AIO product topped by a pure wax or sealant. If the swirls are light, give DuraGloss 501 a try. With a medium-cut pad it works wonders and puts down enough protection to devote your second step to either a beauty wax or a long term durability product, whichever you desire. 501 topped by Collinite 845 has recently become my chosen DD two-step. A more aggressive DD combo when needed is Meguiar's D151 topped by 845.

Bill

[ihaveacamaro]

Have you heard of optimum hyper polish? It's an extremely versatile product that I actually just used, and had great results with.

You can use it to cut if you have it on a cutting pad, and use it to finish or polish on a polishing pad.

Also, best benefit of all, no dusting :)

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=419103&stc=1&d=1346774117

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=419104&stc=1&d=1346774117

[dsigmon]

Those are some good suggestions.

I like the Durogloss because I've used it on my RV. Never thought about it on my car. I would not have to keep too many products on hand.

I watched the video on the Optimum Hyper Polish & that has me interested as well. One product, many uses, no film residue, no splatter, just change the type of pad.

Decisions! decisions!

[Klasse Act]

I've used Meg's UC to remove swirls/scratches lately with great results!

[h83d]

A little correction,Duragloss not durogloss, peace man :),
Back to topic, duragloss 501 then 601/105 have great result...