do any of you guys....
09-19-2009, 11:33 AM
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do any of you guys.... Mix brands of wax/ polish? For example Meguiars Ultimate compound followed by Zaino or Tropi-care? Which is best for removeing fine scratches if you dont have a pc? Ultimate compound, scratch x or any other suggestions
09-21-2009, 12:33 AM
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I have tried almost everything so I didn't have to buy a pc but nothing worked. I bought one in the spring and finally got around to using it today. I can tell you that it works wonders. Just buy one and you wont regret it. 
09-21-2009, 09:32 PM
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Buy a PC and yes you can mix polish and wax... a real polish shouldn't add any protection what so ever, so it shouldn't interfere with the wax/sealant bonding to your paint.
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I use 3M products to get the paint in it's best condition (compund/polish) with a rotary polisher and foam pads ($70 at Autozone). For removing swirls by hand I would recommend 3M Perfect-It 3000 Ultrafina SE. Keep in mind you have to wash the car to remove the residue it leaves behind.
Then I do coats of Klasse High gloss sealent glaze (pure acrylic) and end with Zaino Z5, Z2 with Z8 Grand Finale between coats which seems the most optically clear.
Then I do coats of Klasse High gloss sealent glaze (pure acrylic) and end with Zaino Z5, Z2 with Z8 Grand Finale between coats which seems the most optically clear.
09-22-2009, 12:19 AM
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I'm actually detailing my buddies 99 TA right now. and its black! such a pain but I'm actually using what you mentioned first. Meguires Ultra cut compound 105 with a PC (not Portor cable brand) and then tomorrow I will apply the Zaino.