PF2500 for 1980s Mercedes Single Stage??

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Hey I was just contacted about doing a mid 80s Mercedes 500 with only 22k miles on the odometer! After speaking with the gentleman for a bit, who I might add is a repeat customer and has been very honest about his vehicle condition in the past, he told me that the single stage red is in decent shape but is looking a little chaulky in some spots.

Now here is my question. I have not seen this car yet and I am trying to get a plan together for this car to make sure I have what I need to tackle the single stage.

Here is what I have for my go to compounds and polishes.

Menzerna FG 400, PF 2500, M 205, M 105. After see what Mike Phillips did on that red single stage hot rod at his detailing class I am contemplating picking up some Pinnacle Advanced swirl remover and Advanced Finishing Polish or Menzerna IP 2000. I hate to go purchase them if I dont need them for this job but I am not sure if what I have will do the trick.

For machines I have a Shurhold DA polisher with 5.5 CCS smart pads and a Makita 9227c rotary. Any input is welcome. Thank you!

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

If it's chalky it's oxidized and there's better things to try before jumping into abrasive polishes.

Read mikes article in restoring single stage paints with Meguiars #7, you might not even need to machine polish after this.

Also look into Meguiars M80, it's got nourishing oils like #7 but has a light abrasive too.


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[Justin at Final Inspection]

If it's chalky it's oxidized and there's better things to try before jumping into abrasive polishes.

Read mikes article in restoring single stage paints with Meguiars #7, you might not even need to machine polish after this.

Also look into Meguiars M80, it's got nourishing oils like #7 but has a light abrasive too.


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Yeah I have read that too. My only issue is how time consuming it seems. Between applying and let soak and repeating the steps. I really don't have that kind of time on this vehicle.

[Mike Phillips]

I've found these old MB single stage paints to easily polish up.

Menzerna is good so if time is an issue just use what you have and do the best you can.

The Shurhold is on the weak side so be sure to mark your backing plate to make sure the pad is rotating if you use this tool for correction work.

Also anytime you're working on oxidized single stage paint have some terry cloth towels handy to clean the face of your pad often as gunk will build up or a nylon pad conditioning brush.


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[Justin at Final Inspection]

I've found these old MB single stage paints to easily polish up.

Menzerna is good so if time is an issue just use what you have and do the best you can.

The Shurhold is on the weak side so be sure to mark your backing plate to make sure the pad is rotating if you use this tool for correction work.

Also anytime you're working on oxidized single stage paint have some terry cloth towels handy to clean the face of your pad often as gunk will build up or a nylon pad conditioning brush.


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Thank you! Yup I have a nylon brush. I also marked my backing plate already. I want a flex or rupes but it's not in the budget yet.

[Justin at Final Inspection]

I was able to go look at the car today. Besides the top sides being a little oxidized this car is in really nice shape. He did have the hood resprayed single stage about a month ago. Other than that it's all original paint.

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