97 4Runner single stage red..what to use

[the walrus]

Hey dudes-

This Saturday I will be polishing a buddy`s red 97 4Runner. I am doing this for free, just to practice polishing. I did a little test spot by hand with some UC and there was paint transfer, confirming single stage, but it polished up nicely. Will be using my G110 on Sat. I have orange, white and blue pads.



I searched around and for SS paint some people like meg`s 80 & 26.



I was just gonna use what I have, UC, Swirl X and some nuba.



I can get the megs 80 and 26 locally, but at a cost ofcourse.



Given that this is a free/practice thing, should I just use the UC/SwirlX that I have, or pony up and buy the megs 80 & 26? If it gives a much better result I would be ok with the expense. But if the result would be the same then no point.



Also what might be a really wet looking wax that could be bought in a store locally?



I am open to other recomendations.



Thanks,

Justin <---learning on a budget

[the walrus]

I called around and it turns out 80 and 26 are not expensive at all. I`m just gonna get them and see which combo produces a better result.

[Lumadar]

I called around and it turns out 80 and 26 are not expensive at all. I`m just gonna get them and see which combo produces a better result.

I was going to suggest exactly that. It is always good to have options in case the paint doesn`t play well with certain products.



80 and 26 should do very well (final 2 steps) on that paint.

[imported_Ivan Rajic]

M80 and any LSP, but #26 is very good combined with M80.

[RaskyR1]

M80 and any LSP, but #26 is very good combined with M80.

+1

[the walrus]

Sweet...thanks guys. I will be sure to post some pics and 50/50 shots.



Justin

[longdx]

I have used UC/SwirlX on my DD single stage red car. These products are very conducive for ss paints(lots of polishing oils) and helps to set the paint up for LSP.