Compound/Polish advice

[Boejoula]

So I'm looking to start my own mobile detailing business this coming spring. I plan on using a flex with the factory baseplate until I am used to the new chemicals. My question is, what compounds and polishes work well with the flex 4301 and what pads should I look into for the factory 6 in plate?

Some background information on me; I've been detailing for 10 years. I'm OK with a rotary but use the flex 3401 daily with Meguires ultra cut 105 on 6 as a first step and Auto Magic BC-2 on 3 as a second/final step (this is not my choice and why I want to move on to my own thing). I always clay bar the paint and then wipe it down with paint thinner prior to buffing. The paint actually comes out pretty good but I know I could do better with the right combo and time (which I have no control over at work).

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Lake Country 6" thin pads.

Griots BOSS polishes are very good.

[GSKR]

For mobile detailing,the pinnacle compound and polish work great outdoors.Blackfire src and the polish as well.105 may give you problems down here in hot south fla 105 is impossible to use you will learn and adapt to the chemicals in your region.glass cleaner will be a promblem so I suggest stoners or the Meg's if you like it.automagic works great especially bc1 and 2 but there not quality products more of a filler type.i would refrain using paint thinner on paint outdoors,maybe use a body solvent instead or nothing a good claying will suffice good luck to you.

[StangFan25]

Wolfgang Uber compound is the best compound I've used. I'd suggest giving it a try. The working time is incredible and there's barely any dusting. It just works great!

[dlc95]

Menzerna FG400, PF2500, and SF4000 work really well with all machines, but are an excellent combination with the 3401.

[GSKR]

Menzerna FG400, PF2500, and SF4000 work really well with all machines, but are an excellent combination with the 3401.
Menzerna products are great but can be very finicky outdoors and even worse in high temps .

[KS_Detailing]

Wolfgang Uber compound is the best compound I've used. I'd suggest giving it a try. The working time is incredible and there's barely any dusting. It just works great!


Is the über the same as FG400, I still got plenty of dusting with FG400. Most compounds dust to some degree

[Boejoula]

For mobile detailing,the pinnacle compound and polish work great outdoors.Blackfire src and the polish as well.105 may give you problems down here in hot south fla 105 is impossible to use you will learn and adapt to the chemicals in your region.glass cleaner will be a promblem so I suggest stoners or the Meg's if you like it.automagic works great especially bc1 and 2 but there not quality products more of a filler type.i would refrain using paint thinner on paint outdoors,maybe use a body solvent instead or nothing a good claying will suffice good luck to you.
I'm in NJ and use the 105 all year round. I do notice being a PITA during the summer months but have learned to work with it. I have tried it in the sun light and it's useless. I was looking at the blackfire black wax and really want to try that out on some cars so maybe I'll grab some of their compound and polish, too. The BC-2 is the only Auto Magic product I like. I guess I'll really just have to try a few different things until I find what works best for me. As for the laquer thinner(not paint thinner, that was a mistake on my part), I was thinking of using the CarPro eraser but for the price IPA might be better.


Menzerna FG400, PF2500, and SF4000 work really well with all machines, but are an excellent combination with the 3401.
This is what I've been reading and would really like to try.

[dlc95]

Menzerna products are great but can be very finicky outdoors and even worse in high temps .

Well, they were better for me than M105!

I've found them to be very forgiving, but I'm up in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. It can get brutal, but not like it does in other regions. Especially when talking about FG400, and PF2500. The SF4000 didn't seem to like the direct sunlight, but it still worked well, but I switched to M205 to complete the job on that particular day. I also like the Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish when working outside.

Darren Priest of Auto Fetish Detail seems to like the Menzerna for his mobile business as well.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Most compounds dust to some degree

Griots Fast Correct Cream dusts very little, if any at all.

[VISITOR]

Griots Fast Correct Cream dusts very little, if any at all.

you're making me want to try this more and more! :D

[StangFan25]

Is the über the same as FG400, I still got plenty of dusting with FG400. Most compounds dust to some degree

I've read here, I believe from Nick that it's not the same. And yes, as i mentioned there is very minimal dusting. Im impressed every time I use it at how little there really is. And it finishes down very well!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

The Lake Country Hybrid pads were designed for the characteristics of the Flex 3401.

I run the Menzerna range of polishes with my Flex machines and Hybrid pads.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-university/77155-my-technique-concerning-3401-menzerna-products-hybrid-pads.html

[GSKR]

Well, they were better for me than M105!

I've found them to be very forgiving, but I'm up in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. It can get brutal, but not like it does in other regions. Especially when talking about FG400, and PF2500. The SF4000 didn't seem to like the direct sunlight, but it still worked well, but I switched to M205 to complete the job on that particular day. I also like the Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish when working outside.

Darren Priest of Auto Fetish Detail seems to like the Menzerna for his mobile business as well.
He uses menzerna with a cooling method from a wet cham.

[dlc95]

He uses menzerna with a cooling method from a wet cham.

Right, but I wasn't sure that he specified that he did that every time.

He might, I just don't remember.