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Well not sure where Junkman is, but I've been swamped! I'm booked out 2 months in advance right now, so to say things are hectic is an understatement. MIGHT sell the Z06 for something..... newer 
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Well you saw the thread on the car, you won't find another one in this condition....I will be asking above book for the car. PM me if you're interested and we can go from there.
I've been going back over this thread and have a few questions. I'm going to order some pads tomorrow. Are orange, white and black what you use the most? I will be using M105/205 and SIP.
For right now I will be doing just F-bodys.
I "think" the orange w/ the 105, white w/ the 205 and the black for whatever sealant I use. Probably Blackfire.
Could you list what pads you use with what compounds. I combined my two posts because they both said pretty much the same thing.
For right now I will be doing just F-bodys.
I "think" the orange w/ the 105, white w/ the 205 and the black for whatever sealant I use. Probably Blackfire.
Could you list what pads you use with what compounds. I combined my two posts because they both said pretty much the same thing.
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Verdad Gallardo Yes. However 105 has a VERY short working time. I never work it longer than 25 seconds. If you want to work it longer than that, add D300 to the mix. It helps smooth it out and allows you to work longer.
I try to keep my detail studio nice and clean and well ventilated while working a compound or polish that dusts a lot (like M105). When that isn't an option (mobile) I will sometimes wear a particle mask since I work with the stuff FREQUENTLY.
Approximately how long of a working time should there be when applying M105 on a 2 X 2 area? I've been working in smaller spaces to ensure better coverage - not sure if maybe that is working against me. I'm working in more of a 1 X 1 or 1.5 X 1.5 area with my PC 7424 XP with a LC orange 5.5" flat pad. Seems like the M105 is drying up SUPER quick on me. It's about 66 degrees today - nicest day of the year thus far. I'm definitely getting some decent correction but I'd like to get it a little better. Not sure if I'm applying too much product/not enough or working in too small of an area. The car being worked on is an Arctic White WS6 with light-medium swirls.
Here is my process
Dawn Wash
Hand dry
Clay bar
M105 w/ Orange 5.5" flat pad
M205 w/ white 5.5" flat pad
CarPro Eraser - Polish oil remover
Did about 1/2 of my WS6 hood using 1 orange pad and 1 white pad. Should I be changing pads more often? Haven't cleaned the pads either through 1/2 of the hood, but I thought that'd be acceptable. I'd have two bottles of M105 and M205 so I'd like to use them up before making the eventual switch to Menzerna. I now understand why people love that stuff and it's long working times!!
Starting to think Menzerna SIP and 106/85RD might be just what the doctor needs...
Here is my process
Dawn Wash
Hand dry
Clay bar
M105 w/ Orange 5.5" flat pad
M205 w/ white 5.5" flat pad
CarPro Eraser - Polish oil remover
Did about 1/2 of my WS6 hood using 1 orange pad and 1 white pad. Should I be changing pads more often? Haven't cleaned the pads either through 1/2 of the hood, but I thought that'd be acceptable. I'd have two bottles of M105 and M205 so I'd like to use them up before making the eventual switch to Menzerna. I now understand why people love that stuff and it's long working times!!
Starting to think Menzerna SIP and 106/85RD might be just what the doctor needs...
Hey man,
Always enjoy your detailing threads. Just picked up an 04 Torch Red Cobra, and Im finally looking to pull the trigger on a PC 7424. Autogeek is running this deal http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html which I was thinking of going with unless you had a better suggestion? What pads and polishes do you recommend for Ford Mustang paint? Sealant?
Thanks man
Always enjoy your detailing threads. Just picked up an 04 Torch Red Cobra, and Im finally looking to pull the trigger on a PC 7424. Autogeek is running this deal http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html which I was thinking of going with unless you had a better suggestion? What pads and polishes do you recommend for Ford Mustang paint? Sealant?
Thanks man
Sounds like you need a proper paint correction detail from a real pro, NOT wetsanding. Wetsanding is a last resort and should only be done when all other options are exhausted. For a PROFESSIONAL (ie not your average body shop) wetsand and compound/polish you can expect 2500+.
For a full paint correction, expect anywhere from 500-1500. If you want to see what that money buys you, take a look at some of my threads on black cars to see what you can expect from a quality job.
I saw your thread on how to polish clear coated wheels but my 5.5 inch pads seem a little to big to polish my speedlines. Should I just use m105/205 on a microfiber and try to polish by hand? Or do the face of the wheel with the pc then do the small areas by hand? I would rather not strip the clear coat.
They are renaming the lineup....again. But yes you got the right stuff.
Foam is always a good idea as it softens up the dirt and helps carry some off with a rinse before you even touch the paint with the wash mitt. Yes its an additional step but it lowers the risk of wash-induced marring.
Foam is always a good idea as it softens up the dirt and helps carry some off with a rinse before you even touch the paint with the wash mitt. Yes its an additional step but it lowers the risk of wash-induced marring.
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So you would foam, rinse, then continue with the regular wash?
I've been going back over this thread and have a few questions. I'm going to order some pads tomorrow. Are orange, white and black what you use the most? I will be using M105/205 and SIP.
For right now I will be doing just F-bodys.
I "think" the orange w/ the 105, white w/ the 205 and the black for whatever sealant I use. Probably Blackfire.
Could you list what pads you use with what compounds. I combined my two posts because they both said pretty much the same thing.
For right now I will be doing just F-bodys.
I "think" the orange w/ the 105, white w/ the 205 and the black for whatever sealant I use. Probably Blackfire.
Could you list what pads you use with what compounds. I combined my two posts because they both said pretty much the same thing.
You've got a good combo there, but don't forget the white pad, experiment with it till you get the perfect finish.
Hey man,
Always enjoy your detailing threads. Just picked up an 04 Torch Red Cobra, and Im finally looking to pull the trigger on a PC 7424. Autogeek is running this deal http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html which I was thinking of going with unless you had a better suggestion? What pads and polishes do you recommend for Ford Mustang paint? Sealant?
Thanks man
Always enjoy your detailing threads. Just picked up an 04 Torch Red Cobra, and Im finally looking to pull the trigger on a PC 7424. Autogeek is running this deal http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html which I was thinking of going with unless you had a better suggestion? What pads and polishes do you recommend for Ford Mustang paint? Sealant?
Thanks man
Don't forget quality microfiber towels (no costco stuff). No sense in removing swirls to only put them back in with bad towels. Detailing.com has the best. Cobra from Autogeek is good too.
Again as said before Blackfire Wet Diamond is a VERY good sealant.
Let's just say that I now understand the value of products with long working times! AG has a buy one get one special on the Car Pro Fixer Polishing Compound that I've been debating grabbing. Any experience with that?