PC kit for Benz?

**kovalchuk71** · 03-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by sal329

Im in belmont nc now since i lost my job

Sorry to hear that.

**kovalchuk71** · 03-14-2009, 05:57 PM

So it looks like I may not be able to afford the Menzerna ceramic kit. Any other suggestions for quality kits?

**Rsurfer** · 03-14-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by kovalchuk71

So it looks like I may not be able to afford the Menzerna ceramic kit. Any other suggestions for quality kits?

Get the basic pc7424-PAD kit for $169.99 kit has 2 ccs 5.5 gray pads, 2 ccs 5.5 white pads and 1 ea. 5" backing plate.
Order separately:
2 5.5 orange pads $5.99 ea.
2 5.5 blue pads $5.99 ea.
MEN-PO85RD 32oz. @ $29.99
PO83Q (SIP) 32oz. @ $44.99
PO106FA 32oz. @ 44.99
Your total cost $313,92
Check for discounts and free shipping, this should put you under your $300 budget. Good Luck and happy detailing.

**kovalchuk71** · 03-14-2009, 06:51 PM

Thanks rsurfer! What would you reccomend for a compound? I am going to need it for the parents car. Ill post pics later tonight, but they will be hard on the eyes. Swirls swirls EVERYWHERE. Possibly a deep swirl remover?

**Rsurfer** · 03-14-2009, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by kovalchuk71

Thanks rsurfer! What would you reccomend for a compound? I am going to need it for the parents car. Ill post pics later tonight, but they will be hard on the eyes. Swirls swirls EVERYWHERE.

You will need Powergloss (POS34A) has the highest cut of 5.0 on the Menzerna scale. Try using a white pad first, remember least aggressive combo first. If that doesn't cut it, move up to an orange pad. This will leave some miro marring and you will need to finish down with SIP and or 106FA and then final buff with 85RD with a blue pad. You might also consider getting some 4" pads with a 3.5" backing plate. This will give you more cut in less time. To make this more confusing, Porter Cable has just come out with a new PC. A little more AMPS and power.

**kovalchuk71** · 03-14-2009, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the help. Should I look at possibly some wool pads? So I should start with the 34, then the 83, then the 85, then the 106, and then seal/wax?

**Rsurfer** · 03-14-2009, 07:18 PM

It really depends on how bad the marring is. You might just need SIP and then work down to 106. Take the car in the sun and take a 2'x2' area and try different combo's, once you are happy with the results then you can continue with the rest of the car. Again, least aggressive combo first. BTW 85 is your last step polish.