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I have some light marring on my car right now (black) and i plan on correcting it in the spring. Here is what I currently have in my arsenal.
M101
Menz Intensive Polish
Menz Final Polish
Menz 85rd (buddies, but he will lend it to me)
For pads:
LC 4" Orange
LC 4" White
3M White
3M Gray *both 6+ inch rotary pads*
Tools-
Makita Rotary
PC 7424
I know the hood has a real tough clear, so IP by Menz will do the trick. Would you say Menz FP should be enough, followed by 85RD as a last step? My friend is *convinced* that FP+85RD will clean the car up just fine?
M101
Menz Intensive Polish
Menz Final Polish
Menz 85rd (buddies, but he will lend it to me)
For pads:
LC 4" Orange
LC 4" White
3M White
3M Gray *both 6+ inch rotary pads*
Tools-
Makita Rotary
PC 7424
I know the hood has a real tough clear, so IP by Menz will do the trick. Would you say Menz FP should be enough, followed by 85RD as a last step? My friend is *convinced* that FP+85RD will clean the car up just fine?
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From: joplin, mo
hey gofast longtime follower of your write ups your an inspiration to us all if not already mentioned, and have learned alot just by reading all of your posts but havent been on in a year or so, lost my old id but another ? for you just bought a pc kit with meguiars 105/205 any tips or warnings for the usual spider web cracks in the bumpers much appreciated sir!
Love the thread and your vids junkman.
This spider webbing seems to be getting worse, can you list what you would do to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlF7...e_gdata_player
Really want to fix it myself but am a newb. Thanks
This spider webbing seems to be getting worse, can you list what you would do to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlF7...e_gdata_player
Really want to fix it myself but am a newb. Thanks
Don't make me post up a 200mph supercar.....you know I will (cuz its chillin on my hard drive waiting to be posted
) I have some light marring on my car right now (black) and i plan on correcting it in the spring. Here is what I currently have in my arsenal.
M101
Menz Intensive Polish
Menz Final Polish
Menz 85rd (buddies, but he will lend it to me)
For pads:
LC 4" Orange
LC 4" White
3M White
3M Gray *both 6+ inch rotary pads*
Tools-
Makita Rotary
PC 7424
I know the hood has a real tough clear, so IP by Menz will do the trick. Would you say Menz FP should be enough, followed by 85RD as a last step? My friend is *convinced* that FP+85RD will clean the car up just fine?
M101
Menz Intensive Polish
Menz Final Polish
Menz 85rd (buddies, but he will lend it to me)
For pads:
LC 4" Orange
LC 4" White
3M White
3M Gray *both 6+ inch rotary pads*
Tools-
Makita Rotary
PC 7424
I know the hood has a real tough clear, so IP by Menz will do the trick. Would you say Menz FP should be enough, followed by 85RD as a last step? My friend is *convinced* that FP+85RD will clean the car up just fine?
That's a pretty good start. But I would ditch the Menz IP and replace it with Menz SIP....better working time, less dust, more cut, and finishes down better on harder clears like on our cars. Also for the same reason, Menz 106FA would be a better choice than FP. 85RD is a MUST on black.
You got M101?? Very nice. I know many pros who are having trouble getting it! Thankfully I have a little on hand for when I go into RID "Hunter-Killer Mode."
hey gofast longtime follower of your write ups your an inspiration to us all if not already mentioned, and have learned alot just by reading all of your posts but havent been on in a year or so, lost my old id but another ? for you just bought a pc kit with meguiars 105/205 any tips or warnings for the usual spider web cracks in the bumpers much appreciated sir!
Love the thread and your vids junkman.
This spider webbing seems to be getting worse, can you list what you would do to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlF7...e_gdata_player
Really want to fix it myself but am a newb. Thanks
This spider webbing seems to be getting worse, can you list what you would do to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlF7...e_gdata_player
Really want to fix it myself but am a newb. Thanks
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From: Louisville, KY
That's way beyond anything a newb can tackle. That's going to need professional intervention.
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Love the thread and your vids junkman.
This spider webbing seems to be getting worse, can you list what you would do to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlF7...e_gdata_player
Really want to fix it myself but am a newb. Thanks
This spider webbing seems to be getting worse, can you list what you would do to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WlF7...e_gdata_player
Really want to fix it myself but am a newb. Thanks
I have more hp per cu. Inch......
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That's a pretty good start. But I would ditch the Menz IP and replace it with Menz SIP....better working time, less dust, more cut, and finishes down better on harder clears like on our cars. Also for the same reason, Menz 106FA would be a better choice than FP. 85RD is a MUST on black.
You got M101?? Very nice. I know many pros who are having trouble getting it! Thankfully I have a little on hand for when I go into RID "Hunter-Killer Mode."
You got M101?? Very nice. I know many pros who are having trouble getting it! Thankfully I have a little on hand for when I go into RID "Hunter-Killer Mode."
SORRY- M105! OK so if I am following you correctly for my next Menzerna Line up, it should look like this??
Menz SIP
106FA
85RD
Out of the three polishes above, which one can I use for a quick annual clean up?
GoFast any plans for your new Z06?
That is THE lineup for hard clears and finishes down to a redonkulous gloss....that's right....redonkulous. Might need M105 to hammer out some of the deeper scratches, but your combo looks good. Pair it with some orange, white, and black Lake Country pads and you're good to go.
) and leave it as is. Want to buy a house in the fall and MAYBE step into a C6Z.... Oh ok....I was gonna say! Industry pros in the States are having a hard time getting it, so I was pretty surprised to see it in your list....though sometimes people do have connections. Btw, M101 is the ish! Loving mine
That is THE lineup for hard clears and finishes down to a redonkulous gloss....that's right....redonkulous. Might need M105 to hammer out some of the deeper scratches, but your combo looks good. Pair it with some orange, white, and black Lake Country pads and you're good to go.
That is THE lineup for hard clears and finishes down to a redonkulous gloss....that's right....redonkulous. Might need M105 to hammer out some of the deeper scratches, but your combo looks good. Pair it with some orange, white, and black Lake Country pads and you're good to go.
The 3M pads I have are white and gray *white for the more cut, and gray as a follow up. Torn in between if i should stick with the 3M pads or go all LC....
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From: joplin, mo
"Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words. Are they swirls or actual cracks like shown in the video below? Warning....take it easy with the 105 on/near edges. It has a LOT of cut so be careful."
they are cracks just like the ones in the video posted so that was the unfortunate answer i wasnt looking for but thanks anyway, any more warnings or tips for a newb with a pc im mostly using meguiars, im following your wash and wax tips pretty much step by step
they are cracks just like the ones in the video posted so that was the unfortunate answer i wasnt looking for but thanks anyway, any more warnings or tips for a newb with a pc im mostly using meguiars, im following your wash and wax tips pretty much step by step
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From: Louisville, KY
"Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words. Are they swirls or actual cracks like shown in the video below? Warning....take it easy with the 105 on/near edges. It has a LOT of cut so be careful."
they are cracks just like the ones in the video posted so that was the unfortunate answer i wasnt looking for but thanks anyway, any more warnings or tips for a newb with a pc im mostly using meguiars, im following your wash and wax tips pretty much step by step
they are cracks just like the ones in the video posted so that was the unfortunate answer i wasnt looking for but thanks anyway, any more warnings or tips for a newb with a pc im mostly using meguiars, im following your wash and wax tips pretty much step by step
I prefer smaller pads for better control. I like the 5.5" pads.