Hi everyone. I was a member here a number of years ago but can't find any of my information so I'm starting fresh. Good thing too because my new car is fresh too! Just two weeks old. I went to work right away as soon as I got it home. I have a Honda Ridgeline in Silver and I used the same procedure on the Mercedes "Diamond White" paint (which is absolutely beautiful under lights and in sun).
First I washed and clayed with a mild clay (Griot). There was no rail dust and little I could feel on the surface but I went ahead and the clay picked up some particles. I like Duragloss products and after washing the ML again, this time with ONR, I put down a layer of Bonding Agent (601) and topped that with Total Polish (105) and buffed. After waiting overnight to cure, I gave it another coating of 105. I waited another 12 hours and finished up with AquaWax. This was all done by hand and at my age (mid-60s) my joints, back and hands start to hurt and that leads to my question about an electric polisher.
Today I should be receiving my Griot 6" polisher and some pads. I have attached some photos of my detail while I was waiting for my Wheel Wax to haze and I am wondering how to use this polisher next time with the products I have mentioned. BTW, please do not hesitate to give me tips on other products besides Duragloss that might enhance this rock hard "diamond white" paint. I am leery of the electric polisher on brand new, perfect condition paint but my days doing this work by hand are numbered. What pads do I need? What procedure? I have watched the videos on how to use a polisher and I will experiment first on my pick-up truck but what pads to use with what products is throwing me. For example, is the bonding agent considered a polish? Is the 105 actually a polish or more a sealant because there are different pads for each? Anything you all can give me to help maintain this car of my dreams is much appreciated.
That is an excellent source! I just got an email from Duragloss where I also asked the same question. They said to use the mildest pad I have coming for both the bonding agent and the polish. I bought a kit and the Uber pads that come with the kit come in different colors with the mildest being a "finishing" pad. The LC pads you linked have several finishing pads so I'll have plenty to choose from. Thanks!
You're right, Kevin! I try to keep in shape with walking, lots of golf and going to the gym a few times a week but still, my best remedy for these old bones is what you just said - and here it is!!
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