product selection help for a BMW, please?

[natural320]

Hey all,
I am looking to join the world of PC usage, but I've read so many articles here that my head hurts. so I apologize if this is redundant, but I would really appreciate any and all help.

I just bought a 2004 BMW 325xi with Mysticblue metallic paint. it's got it's fair share of swirls and scratches (nothing MAJOR though) that I tried to remove/hide by hitting the car with the Klasse twins using hand application...
the end result was a "shiny" finish with its fair share of swirls and scratches! it looks great from about 5 feet away, but after reading these boards for months...I am in the pursuit of perfection (or as close as I can get with a daily driver!), and the imperfections really bug the hell out of me.

I am looking for product selection help because I've read that BMW paint is a pain to work with (but well worth the effort). I've got the Klasse twins on hand (bought last summer, not looking to toss them by any means), but that is it.
I, obviosuly, need something to go under them, but I don't know what that something should be.

so if anyone can help me out, I'd really appreciate it. my plan will be:

1. wash - megs gold class
2. clay - clay magic

3. YOUR HELP HERE
4. YOUR HELP HERE (if needed)

5. Klasse AIO - soon to be applied with the PC???
6. Klasse SG x2 - (by hand is still the best option, right?)
7. DG Aquawax like 1x per month as a topper
8. I've got DP and Sonus QD's for mid-week touch-ups

and are any of the "starter" PC kits worth it, or is it better to go one item at a time?
thanks a lot for all of your help.

[Totoland Mach]

If the scratches aren't too deep, Numbers 3 & 4 can be combined with using Meguiar's #83 and the pc. That product is very versatile, works well with the pc and isn't expensive. Use a good polish pad (like the Meg's 8006) and work a small area at a time.

The pc kits give you a good starting point with products and pads, but you might not need everything that's in the kit. You already have the Klasse Twins, so just a pc + pads + 83 will get you a good combo.

BMW paint isn't too hard to work with: I recondition 2 Bimmers per week and the only problem I've had is their black tends to be on the soft side.

Toto

[Coupe]

He might want to have a finishing polish also, #83 can be a pain for newbs and pro's on some paints. Sometimes it just wont finish down decent.

Grab some megs #80 and i think you will be set.

[natural320]

thanks for the heads up on the kits. and I will definitely check out the megs line. I take it #80 is a little less harsh?

[Coupe]

Yes #80 and #82 are great finishing polishes at an affordable price. IMO its best to have one of those on hand just in case you cant get #83 to finish well.

[porta]

Menzerna SIP or/and Menzerna PO106FF. Theirs no competition.

[Coupe]

They also carry a hefty price tag

[porta]

Originally Posted by Coupe

They also carry a hefty price tag

If I buy a car for $20k I wouldnt care if the polishes costs me $20 more/bottle, not if they outperforme all the other polishes in the world.

It´s not like the price tag is going to ruin you?

My 2 cents.