Going to polish car. Is this all the stuff I need?
09-11-2005, 01:32 PM
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Going to polish car. Is this all the stuff I need? I own an '02 black Camaro. I'm afraid that under my care, the paint is going down the crapper. I've been looking into polishing and I think I have found most things that I will need. All of these are from properautocare.com.
-Porter Cable Ultimate Detailing Kit ($150)
-several different colored pads (about $80 total)
-Microfiber towel Super Kit ($40)
-Menzerna Car Care Kit ($70)
-Blackfire PolyClay II Kit ($30)
The Menzerna Car Care Kit comes with Auto Shampoo, Final Polish II, Finishing Touch Glaze, and the FMJ (Full Molecular Jacket). It also comes with 3 microfiber applicator pads, 2 MF polishing cloths, and a "Perfect Shine" microfiber buffing cloth.
The Blackfire PolyClay II Kit comes with 2 different clay bars and a lubricating spray.
The MF towel Super Kit comes with several different MF towels for different applications.
I will also look into a sheep skin wash mit, a couple of water spray bottles, and a leaf blower.
So, do you think this would be everything I need?
-Porter Cable Ultimate Detailing Kit ($150)
-several different colored pads (about $80 total)
-Microfiber towel Super Kit ($40)
-Menzerna Car Care Kit ($70)
-Blackfire PolyClay II Kit ($30)
The Menzerna Car Care Kit comes with Auto Shampoo, Final Polish II, Finishing Touch Glaze, and the FMJ (Full Molecular Jacket). It also comes with 3 microfiber applicator pads, 2 MF polishing cloths, and a "Perfect Shine" microfiber buffing cloth.
The Blackfire PolyClay II Kit comes with 2 different clay bars and a lubricating spray.
The MF towel Super Kit comes with several different MF towels for different applications.
I will also look into a sheep skin wash mit, a couple of water spray bottles, and a leaf blower.
So, do you think this would be everything I need?
09-11-2005, 02:58 PM
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Sounds like a good start. If you keep it up, it will never get too bad. The Porter Cable is an excellant tool. I am a distributor for Tropi-Care so you know what I use, but you have a great line up. Not sure what comes in your PC kit. I only use about 3 different pads and they are around $8 each. Make sure the paint is clean before appling and polish or wax. The clay or a light buffing should take of that depending on the condition of the paint. Make sure the wash mitt if MF or true 100% cotton. Just take your time. If you cut corners it will show. Good luck and have fun. Nothing better than driving a clean car.
09-11-2005, 03:09 PM
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Depending on how bad the swirls are, you may need the Intensive Polish from Menzerna, but give the FP2 a shot, it might require some extra effort, if your swirls are bad.
Doesn't the PC ultimate detailing kit come with a selection of pads, might want to check that before you order the other pads
Sheepskin mitt you can get from Wal Mart (sounds bad but it works well)
Make sure it's an electric leaf blower, the gas ones spit a little oil out (don't want that on the freshly washed car)
Other than that what you got sounds good sounds good
Doesn't the PC ultimate detailing kit come with a selection of pads, might want to check that before you order the other pads
Sheepskin mitt you can get from Wal Mart (sounds bad but it works well)
Make sure it's an electric leaf blower, the gas ones spit a little oil out (don't want that on the freshly washed car)
Other than that what you got sounds good sounds good