One Two Punch

[00GREENMACHINE]

Guys I am looking for a 1-2 punch to work on some cars. I need something that will take out 95% of swirls and defects and then a follow up polish that will restore that deep shine. Am I dreaming?? I have heard some good things about Meguairs 105 and 205. I will be using a porter cable da polisher. I have some 6" LC Orange/White/Black pads. I also have the 4" spot buff white and yellow pad.

[Stephan]

It comes down to technique more so than product. I have used 205 and 105 with great success. Start with the 105 first and see how that does. If they are still there shift up to the 205 or to a more agressive pad or both.

[POPPAJ]

It comes down to technique more so than product. I have used 205 and 105 with great success. Start with the 105 first and see how that does. If they are still there shift up to the 205 or to a more agressive pad or both.

Other way around I think.

[00GREENMACHINE]

Here are some pics of what I have to work with on the panels. The hood looks pretty good compared to the fenders. I guess this guy used to only use the brush car wash.... ^&*((*

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[AustinVette]

I would start out with the 205 (less abrasive) and the white pad on a 2`x2` and work the area and see if you can remove the swirls. If not the 105(more aggressive) and the orange pad should do the trick.
Is the yellow pad an aggressive cutting pad (yellow) or a fine polishing pad (gold). As was pointed out to me earlier this week, this is important to know.

[Stephan]

Other way around I think.

Sorry...you are right I get those two confused:D

[shuddleston]

SS 2.5 w/Orange and then PwS or PwC w/white!

[00GREENMACHINE]

just got some PWC blue/ Black Hole/ and MEguairs 105 and 205.!!!

[00GREENMACHINE]

guys im trying out the 105 and 205 this weekend. Do I need to use a white poad on both or a black pad on the 205 to finish? I might top it with some nattys blue.

[Joe Dirt]

guys im trying out the 105 and 205 this weekend. Do I need to use a white poad on both or a black pad on the 205 to finish? I might top it with some nattys blue.

You should use a 5.5" orange pad with the 105, then follow with 205 via a 5.5" white pad. Be sure to work in small sections for optimun results :dance2

[00GREENMACHINE]

You should use a 5.5" orange pad with the 105, then follow with 205 via a 5.5" white pad. Be sure to work in small sections for optimun results :dance2

i almost wonder if the 4" pads would be better. The panels on the x3 are not big at all. There are a lot of lines on the fenders also. I know the orange pad I have is really stiff.

[Joe Dirt]

i almost wonder if the 4" pads would be better. The panels on the x3 are not big at all. There are a lot of lines on the fenders also. I know the orange pad I have is really stiff.

You would be able to achieve better correction with 4" pads for sure :bigups

[cheapshot]

105 and 205 are a pleasure to work with, comparded to some others i have used. I would start with 105 looking at the pics. although I have corrected some nasty swirls with 205/orange on the flex da. remember to do a test section first, prime your pads, and clean on the fly. you may need 2-3 pads for each compound or polish.

[00GREENMACHINE]

Guys i worked on the hood this weekend. I used the 6" pad orange with the 105 and still have some swirls in it. Man this thing is going to kill me!!! I`m going to get a new 4" pad, I just like using it better and because I like to rush things it will work better because I will be forced to work in a smaller area. I have a yellow spot buff and a white it. The white one is really soft and probably has zero cut. The yellow is stiffer almost like my 6" orange one. Can anyone recommend a good cutting 4" pad.

[sal329]

105 and 205 paired with the kevin brown method has been a huge help in my detailing.