help decide swirl/cut and polish for Z06

**The Guz** · 02-29-2016, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by WaxMaster1

If the Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax is your LSP, just stick with their Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish. Can't really go wrong.

I agree with this. It's a great line and is very user friendly. Great place for someone new to start.

Originally Posted by Swirlbuster

Interesting product

I'm looking for longevity on my lsp

Then Meguiar's Black Wax is not what you want.

Originally Posted by FUNX650

Just curious: What year is the ZO6?

First things first...
IMO: To determine the tools, pads,
liquids, etc. to use for Paint Correction,
certain steps/processes should be taken.

So...
After washing the vehicle,
have you performed:
•Iron particles decontamination (ex: IronX)
•"The Baggie Test"
•Claying (per: "The Baggie Test" results)
•Diagnosed the "paint's condition",
via Swirl Finder-lighting

Bob

Good post.

Originally Posted by AGOatemywallet

Yes, Wolfgang polishes are overpriced in my opinion.

With your PC, you will get good results with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound on a Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Pad followed by Meguiar's Ultimate Polish on a medium foam pad, like the Meguiar's Thin Pads. The lower profile of both of these pads will squeeze the most performance out of your PC.

Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System, paint polishing system, car polish, car detailing system, compounding system, remove scratches

Meguiars 5 Inch DA Foam Discs 3 Pack

These combos are very forgiving for beginners, yield very good results, are available OTC and are reasonably priced.

Meguiars Ultimate Compound & Polish Combo

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Seeing as he is new I wouldn't jump on microfiber right away. I would stick with foam.

I would recommend the Meguiar's foam discs that you posted with a 5" backing plate. They are great pads and will take more advantage of the PC's power over a thicker pad. I would pick up more than three.

**Swirlbuster** · 02-29-2016, 01:25 PM

Wow!

is black light a sealant?

**TTQ B4U** · 02-29-2016, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Swirlbuster

Wow!

is black light a sealant?

meh....they say it's a glaze with a sealant built in but I would question it's longevity. Even Chem. Guys top it off with their sealant.

Again, contrary to your 20/20 comment I know but it's worth it. Once corrected the sealants and what not go on in no time at all. I can coat my entire sedan in less than 10 minutes. I had to wait 15 for it dry which gave me time to grab a cold beverage but after that I can literally put a coat of Collinite on and buff it of in 15-20 minutes tops.

**TTQ B4U** · 02-29-2016, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by pdqgp

^^ IIRC SF3500 is a slightly improved version of SF4000. I still use the 4000 as I have half a bottle left.

As a follow up, yes.

**Swirlbuster** · 03-01-2016, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by pdqgp

As a follow up, yes.

Ok, I've looked @ this a few times but now it makes sense.

**TTQ B4U** · 03-01-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Swirlbuster

Ok, I've looked @ this a few times but now it makes sense.

Haha. Yeah, it's funny that a company has to have a chart on old and new product names and availability. Crazy.

What did you decide on using for the Vette?

**Swirlbuster** · 03-01-2016, 08:55 AM

Going to go with 8oz heavy cut 400 and sf 3500

For now meg ultimate as lsp.

Just need to figure out what color ccs pads I need. I think I need orange and white. Got to look into that yet.

**Billy Baldone** · 03-01-2016, 10:59 AM

Maybe grab a yellow just in case, or a microfiber. Your clear coat is typically very hard

**TTQ B4U** · 03-01-2016, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Swirlbuster

Going to go with 8oz heavy cut 400 and sf 3500

For now meg ultimate as lsp.

Just need to figure out what color ccs pads I need. I think I need orange and white. Got to look into that yet.

Cool. Very good choices.

Pad wise consider this:

Vette Paint is very hard. I had one and remember it well. Pick up 5 Yellow pads. You might be able to get away with orange if you lean into it but you will probably need the cutting power. Can always return them if not used. White will work out very well for the final polishing.

**Swirlbuster** · 03-01-2016, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by pdqgp

Cool. Very good choices.

Pad wise consider this:

Vette Paint is very hard. I had one and remember it well. Pick up 5 Yellow pads. You might be able to get away with orange if you lean into it but you will probably need the cutting power. Can always return them if not used. White will work out very well for the final polishing.

2 yellow
2 orange
2 white

how does this sound to get me started? 5" back plate obviously

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