Finaly I'm starting on a full detail of my MR2

[Chang]

After months and months of reading and question asking I finaly get to start the detail on my 1991 Toyota MR2 with Super Red Single Stage Paint.

Here's what I finaly gave in and bought:
- Porter Cable 7336SP
- 6.5 Propel Pad Orange Heavy Cut
- 6.5 Propel Pad Yellow Medium Cut
- 6.5 Propel Pad Green Polishing
- 6.5 2 Propel Pad Blue Light Polishing
- 6.5 Propel Pad Black Finishing
- Excel Waffle Weave MF, elite detail MF, all purpose detailing MF
- Hi-Temp Light Cut Swirl Remover
- Hi-Temp Medium Cut Leveler
- Hi-Temp Heavy Cut Levler
- Hi-Temp Terminator 2 Sealent
- Meguiars #26 Yellow Liquid Wax
- Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash
- Zoom MF's for interior and glass (yes, I did rip off Target, the moral battle lasted a whole 2 seconds )
- Zoom Chenille Wash mitts
- Clay Magic Clay Kit

Here's what my process is going to be:
- Wash
- Clay
- Wash
- Dry
- Hi-Temp Medium Cut on an orange pad maybe heavy cut depends.
- Hi-Temp Light Cut on a green pad
- Hi-Temp Terminator 2 sealent on blue pad
- Wait 36 hours
- Megs #26 on a black pad

Here are my pics of my car, Yes you've all seen this a million times hehe but I'd rather not post a link because I know you all are to lazy to click it.



oh swirly


more swirly


oxidized and swirly


oxidazies around the edges

I doubt many of you read all of that but post anyway I need all the input I need, with critiques, tips, nub traps anything you can even tell me how cool I am.

But first a few questions:
1. How am I going to tackle the oxidation around the edges?
2. PC going to be able to tackle this?

I'm so excited for this weekend when I actually start this detail, Hopefully it will look half as good as your guys cars hehe.

Thanks for all your help,
Chris

[bender]

I would highly recommend some klasse AIO to clean up that oxidation. The stuff works wanders and still amazes me everytime i use it. Also, you might consider buying a smaller pad for heavy duty cutting. In my experience, 6.5" pads have taken a long time at high speeds to do much good.

[jfelbab]

Great to see another MR2 owner here.

I'd tape off the edges and do them by hand. The paint is probably thin around the edges of the headlights and hood. A good detailing will make it look like new.

I do my 91 Red MR2 with Meg's #80, #81 and NXT (x2). #80 cuts the oxidation easily. I use Meg's NXT booster after every wash to keep the paint sealed and oxidation free. I use a PC with Meg's pads. Here are a couple shots of mine. 128,000 miles and a daily driver until two years ago. A garage queen now.

[papi_jay]

Try the green pad and light cut 1st , then if it doesnt remove the swirls , orange pad and light cut with no additional pressure added to the pad .
ALways try the lightest cut 1st and work your way up in cut if needed only .