Re: beginner wanting to use optimum gloss coat on new car
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Originally Posted by
teriyakisalmon
You may want to read this
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ut-my-car.html
Keep an eye out on this thread. Liz posts up deals on polishers from time to time. Or PM her and see if she has anything.
https://www.autopia.org/forums/autop...box-deals.html
I would consider another set of polishes. M105 has a learning curve which can lead to frustration. Here is what I would recommend.
You have the iron remover already. They all work about the same.
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/grio...l#.W3efebgnaUk
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/grio...l#.W3effbgnaUk
You may not need a compound but it is a good idea to have one. Sonax polishes are user friendly and give great results
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/cut-...l#.W3ef9LgnaUk
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/sona...l#.W3ef9rgnaUk
If you want to save a little on cash on something that will do the same thing. You can also find it locally.
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/grio...l#.W3egS7gnaUk
Coating: I have Gyeon Syncro on one car and the new Cquartz UK 3.0 on my own. Both are good. Syncro takes more time as it is a two part system with Mohs ans Skin. I would actually recommend both.
Here is the option for Cquartz
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/cqua...l#.W3eg6bgnaUk
Paint prep
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/carp...l#.W3ehBLgnaUk
For wipe downs or a drying aid
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/carp...l#.W3eg67gnaUk
For a shampoo you want something that leaves nothing behind.
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/carp...l#.W3eg-rgnaUk
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/megu...l#.W3eh9bgnaUk
Folks like to start with these pads. Orange and white are the most popular for compounding and polishing.
https://www.autopia-carcare.com/flat...e-country.html
Re: beginner wanting to use optimum gloss coat on new car
What`s the difference between the flat pads and the CCS pads that come in the sets?
I`m leaning towards just polishing and not compounding...I`m a little intimidated by compounding and fear I may mess something up, and I`d rather the finish be not perfect than mess it up.
So if I buy this set that has 1 white, 1 orange, and 1 black pad, then buy a set of 6 with 5 more white and 1 more orange I would have 9 pads total (6 white, 2 orange, 1 black), is that enough?
What about this polish? https://www.autopia-carcare.com/sona...l#.W3gGjZNKilM
Re: beginner wanting to use optimum gloss coat on new car
The new flat pads are thinner which will translate the machines power better. I would recommend you invest in the 5 inch set up to maximize the machines power.
That sonax polish is great. Just be aware of the limitation of what a polish can do as well as taking the paints hardness into account.
You can check out this video on the polish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teaseVBerTc&t=1s
Re: beginner wanting to use optimum gloss coat on new car
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Originally Posted by
teriyakisalmon
What`s the difference between the flat pads and the CCS pads that come in the sets?
Some of us will *ONLY* use flat pads. I myself will *NEVER* use pads with dimples/etc. in them as those retain dried product and cut-off clear and also diminish the working surface area. All bad IMO but I guess somebody must like them...
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So if I buy this set that has 1 white, 1 orange, and 1 black pad, then buy a set of 6 with 5 more white and 1 more orange I would have 9 pads total (6 white, 2 orange, 1 black), is that enough?
NOT IMO. Having just one or two pads for a given category isn`t sufficient. Foam pads take a *long* time to dry out after you clean them (thoroughly). You`re especially likely to need more orange ones...for the aggressive step(s) you need a lot of pads as they do a lot of work. If you think "I won`t be doing much aggressive work" you might oughta rethink that. having one or two of a given pad is awfully close to having none of them, especially if something goes haywire.
FWIW I basically never use the Black Foam Finishing Pads. Not even for LSPing by machine..or at least I haven`t for so long that I can`t remember it.
Your planned 6 White Foam Polishing Pads should be sufficient if you keep cleaning them frequently.
I`ve never used the Sonax, but people I consider credible seem to like it. I like M105 fine, but suspect I`m in the minority; I hate M205 and/but may be in the minority there too.
Re: beginner wanting to use optimum gloss coat on new car
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Originally Posted by
The Guz
The new flat pads are thinner which will translate the machines power better. I would recommend you invest in the 5 inch set up to maximize the machines power.
That sonax polish is great. Just be aware of the limitation of what a polish can do as well as taking the paints hardness into account.
You can check out this video on the polish.
Thanks! Thankfully, my paint looks a lot better than that!