getting 90%+ from one step

[salty]

While there are so many variables to a correction one step, it is possible even with PFW and 105 (new pad, sometimes a clean one, can finish down LSR=ready).



My motto is to improve the finish but not leave behind my traces. If I don`t get paid to make it 100%, then I make sure it is machine swirl free, even if there are still paint defects.



203 and white LC pad can do a nice job.



EZ creme and OS gives a nice fast shine.

[imported_DJ Mayo]

While there are so many variables to a correction one step, it is possible even with PFW and 105 (new pad, sometimes a clean one, can finish down LSR=ready).



My motto is to improve the finish but not leave behind my traces. If I don`t get paid to make it 100%, then I make sure it is machine swirl free, even if there are still paint defects.



203 and white LC pad can do a nice job.



EZ creme and OS gives a nice fast shine.

If your going to 1 step? Why even use a wool? Just do 105 with a medium cut foam.

[wfedwar]

I really don`t think its possible to define a 1-step procedure that works for all paints. On my soft 4runner, Ultrafina on black does a pretty good job of removing swirls and adding gloss. It won`t do a thing for my Audi. On the Audi, M105 on orange does a good job.

[gmblack3]

Since we`re on the subject of one steps, what one step that most go to? I saw someone mention the Menzerna 203, we`ve already discussed the SIP to some length before we were side tracked. I don`t do many but would like some feedback of what has just done wonders for some on here. I`ve used the Meguiars PRC(By the way, where would that fall on level of cut), 205 on soft paints have been good to me. Even 105 on a PC with the right pad has produced dramatic LSP ready paint(Well, it looks LSP ready from the naked eye). What`s the most popular one step method(without fillers), whether it has a wax/sealant in it or not?

Seems like you are pretty much on track.



M105 w orange/white.

M86 w orange/white.

M205 w orange/white.



Now which combo should you use? That is going to depend on the hardness of the clear, severtity of defects, color of paint and what your goals are.



Do you want more gloss or more correction?

[Rob Tomlin]

If your going to 1 step? Why even use a wool? Just do 105 with a medium cut foam.

Some people are of the opinion that PFW finishes better than a medium cut foam.

[salty]

I did not mean to say that I use PFW for a one step, just that I have seen it finish LSR when using a new pad, not so when the pad is used.



White LC and 203 is a combo to start for a one step.



If the OP is doing dealer cars, and they want shine, most dealers don`t care about swirls, just scratches.



Then he could try PS or EZ creme to start, clean the interior and finish off with OS. Nice combo for shine and hides some swirls and doesn`t wash off the first time it rains.

[imported_DJ Mayo]

I did not mean to say that I use PFW for a one step, just that I have seen it finish LSR when using a new pad, not so when the pad is used.



White LC and 203 is a combo to start for a one step.



If the OP is doing dealer cars, and they want shine, most dealers don`t care about swirls, just scratches.



Then he could try PS or EZ creme to start, clean the interior and finish off with OS. Nice combo for shine and hides some swirls and doesn`t wash off the first time it rains.

But swirls are still scratches. A car would look better with doing M105 with a white LC pad then applying a wax then doing PFW 105 and doing a wax.



Also for the PFW, the pad finishes down a lot nicer for me once its broken in some. A new pad lints, and leaves several wool marks.

[porta]

Since we`re on the subject of one steps, what one step that most go to? I saw someone mention the Menzerna 203, we`ve already discussed the SIP to some length before we were side tracked. I don`t do many but would like some feedback of what has just done wonders for some on here. I`ve used the Meguiars PRC(By the way, where would that fall on level of cut), 205 on soft paints have been good to me. Even 105 on a PC with the right pad has produced dramatic LSP ready paint(Well, it looks LSP ready from the naked eye). What`s the most popular one step method(without fillers), whether it has a wax/sealant in it or not?

Menzerna Powerfinish is my main polish on "one steppers". Good cut and finishes off very nice. Have a look at this toyota, who I and a friend polished with Powerfinish http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-b...werfinish.html

[OCKlasse]

Powerfinish and PFW via a Flex is pretty much my go-to combo for non-black cars.

[salty]

But swirls are still scratches. A car would look better with doing M105 with a white LC pad then applying a wax then doing PFW 105 and doing a wax.



Also for the PFW, the pad finishes down a lot nicer for me once its broken in some. A new pad lints, and leaves several wool marks.

But swirl free also equals $ for a dealership. Customer walks around the lot and all the car have the same swirled paint- most don`t even see it, but point out the several deep scratches, that might be the deal breaker.



If my dealer contract wants to spend the money to correct the paint. Then usually it is black paint and it will involve 105-203-UF with wet sanding the scratches and paint touchup then wax.



If it is totally beat then I negotiate to do X-Kote.



The comparison between PFW and white LC is way too objective. For me the PFW never cuts and finishes better than when new, lint or not. They are also not the way to expect to do a one step.



Rotary, 203 and white LC would be my one step. But dealer cars usually get PS or EZ creme and for the extra 5 minutes a OS topper. Shines and hides enough and doesn`t leave behind detailer damage to be washed off.