nikeair042

and the 3m didnt make more scratches? i heard compound and stuff can hurt the paint. where can u buy the 3m?

ZaneO

As said before, if you use these products correctly, they correct paint defects...not cause more. If you are working by hand, which I assume, you need to look to products like Z-PC, ScratchX, Einszett, etc.

It's time for you to do much more research.

nikeair042

That Z-PC sounded to strong for whats wrong with my paint, will the Z-5 in layers work fine? You cant put ur nail in any of them, the paint looks flawless a few feets away, but if you put your face right up to it you can see fine swirl marks.

ZaneO

If you've never used an abrasive, what makes you think Z-PC is too strong?

It is a swirl remover and/or paint cleaner.

It's likely that Z5 would take many, many coats to make any difference.

2K WS6

hey guys im relatively new to the detailing world. I was wondering what Menzerna products i will need to get out minor scratches. Just wanted to know what is good and what is a waste of money, since i have limited cash ::poor college kid frown::

nikeair042

where in NJ are you from 2K WS6, what school you go to?

LawmanSS

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If they are fine scratches, then you could probably get away with Final Polish II, but if they are anything considerable, you'll also need Intensive Polish...

2K WS6

cherokee high school in marlton. well i use to go there, now im at Rutgers Univ. New Brunswick

thanks for the info

2K2WS6TA

iTrader: (2)

Another vote for Menzerna, took all the swirls out of my black 02, it's a DD so it gets alot , but the IP FP2 combo took them all out (even took out the scuff mark caused by some SOB door dinging my car) BTW I also use the Menzerna FMJ for a top coat

nikeair042

how long does the 16oz last? or is it best to get the 32oz?

LawmanSS

iTrader: (19)

I'm assuming that you will be applying the polishes with a Porter Cable...if so, the 16oz should do you just fine...you apply it in very small amounts.

nikeair042

does it have to be a porter cable? cause I have a buffer and buffing pads galore. And I will prob be going with the Menzerna. So what are the things I should buy. I dont need the deatil spray stuff. what would you buy

ZaneO

What kind of buffer and pads galore? Have you used it before?

TA4U2NV

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staggered Torq Thrust II's custom powdercoated gloss black Thanks for the compliments!

nikeair042

I work in the detail department for Honda. I hate honda's, but i work for them lol. anyway, we have a buffer which I have used numerous times, but we dont have anything like zaino or menzerna, its all bulk, standard wax crap. We have yellow pads, black pads, a white pad, compounding...ive heard the menzerna works better with a buffer then by hand. i would rather do by hand, less mess, but if the wheel is the way to go, alright then.

1QUIKWS6

iTrader: (61)

I tried using the Menzerna by hand once (and only once) just for S&G - way to work intensive, and the results in the area I tried it were no where close to what you get when using the buffer.

I'm using the exact pads (type & color) that are recommended on the site and bought them from that same site...

One item of note is that it's a very good idea to clean the pads after every use, but you probably already know that due to where you work.

I like using the Porter Cable because there is very little (if any) chance of burning thru the paint, and because it is random/orbital instead of just a straight buffer as so many detail shops use, you don't get the unsightly buffer marks all over the car. I had my wife's new Sebring ragtop detailed at the dealer before taking delivery, and ended up having to go over the entire car myself anyway with the Menzerna due to the highly visable 'swirly' buffer marks on every flat surface

-Jay-

SporkLover

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I have used scratch X.... its not very good. Im going to try Mezerna next time.

DrkPhx

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Another vote for Menzerna. It works great with a PC 7424. I top it off with Menzerna Show Glaze and BlackFire. Looks great on black.