best correction bang for buck

[wn1998]

I am not a professional and am currently doing light correction on my cars and friends and family. I'm looking for a simple combo that I can use with my DA to get great results. I'm not looking for 100% correction, just something that will make a 5-7 year old car look better. I usually top with Jetseal or Wolfgang 3.0.

I was thinking HD speed with a white pad. What do you guys suggest?

Also, I typically use two 5.5 inch pads per car that I polish, is that enough?

[Joe@Superior Shine]

Meguiars M205 applied with Meguiars Microfiber cutting disc on a Dual Action polisher ROCKS!

[conman1395]

Bang for your buck would be (if staying with an AIO) Meguiar's D155. You get a whole gallon for cheaper than some polishes cost in 32 oz.

Yes you need more pads than two. Buy more and they'll cut better, finish better, and last a lot longer.

If you are always finishing with an LSP then I'd choose a polish like 205 or even Ultimate Compound. Both are great one step polishing products.

Now if I didn't care so much about the best bang for your buck then I'd go with HD Speed and HD Adapt to replace the Meguiar's products I mentioned.

Mind sharing what hit mean for bang for your buck?

Most quantity for price, best cut/finish for price, best protection for price, etc.

[GSKR]

Menz cut gloss and wax with a micro pad and top it off with liquid souveran,or stick with your toppings as you mentioned.

[Ebg18t]

Menzerna FG400, so versatile and works awesome.

Menzerna Fast Gloss Compound, Fast Gloss 400, FG400 compound (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss.html)

[ski2]

Also, I typically use two 5.5 inch pads per car that I polish, is that enough?

Surprised you haven't blown up or melted a few pads. Here's an article by Mike Phillips regarding the subject: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/88109-how-many-pads-do-i-need-buff-out-my-car.html

[AnthonyGXP]

Bang for your buck would be (if staying with an AIO) Meguiar's D155.


I think he's talking about D151 rather than D155 Last Touch.

[AnthonyGXP]

:iagree:
Meguiars M205 applied with Meguiars Microfiber cutting disc on a Dual Action polisher ROCKS!

[7.3powerstroke]

Meguiars M205 applied with Meguiars Microfiber cutting disc on a Dual Action polisher ROCKS!

Great to see you posting Joe!! Had to check the date a couple times to make sure this thread wasnt bumped.

[dcjredline]

There is no universal answer to what product and pad combo. You have to do a test spot and see the results then decide if you need to go more aggressive or less. More than 2 pads would be a good idea. And I wouldnt stick to just white. I would do 3-4 of Orange, White, Yellow, and a couple Red or Black.

[GSKR]

There is no universal answer to what product and pad combo. You have to do a test spot and see the results then decide if you need to go more aggressive or less. More than 2 pads would be a good idea. And I wouldnt stick to just white. I would do 3-4 of Orange, White, Yellow, and a couple Red or Black.

Where in upstate ny do you live.

[tuscarora dave]

Best bang for my buck using a DA always seems to be M-105 on a soft no cut foam pad topped by a WOWA sealant. On real soft clear, HD Speed and done.

[Klasse Act]

Well depending upon how soft the paint is why not consider CG's Blacklight?

[custmsprty]

Well depending upon how soft the paint is why not consider CG's Blacklight?

I tossed all my Blacklight in the garbage a couple weeks ago. It's all show and no go, just my opinion. Zero longevity. It didn't take me long to figure out it was a glorified glaze with a bunch of nano speak.

[SeanChav]

Ultimate Compound is a great product and is VERY inexpensive and abundantly available OTC.... It did amazing on my hard Volkswagen paint