What`s everyone`s using for a single step correction?

[togwt]

Is the FG-400 diminishing?

Not only does Menzerna mill abrasives as fine as 0.3 µ (micron), they have developed some of the tightest quality control procedures in the industry. These diminishing abrasive polishes are foam pad ‘dependant’ as far as its paint correction / renovation abilities are concerned and they appear to work better when the foam pad is ‘primed’

[Envious Eric]

a true one step - something like menzerna 203/hydrotec tangerine pad on the DA, sonax perfect finish on the black pad via DA



an AIO one step - DA with optimum poliseal/white or black pad



Never do a one step with a compound and a cutting pad...I heard of a very reputable detailer doing once steps with 105 and a megs burgandy pad....knocked him off of my "reputable, ill send him work" list. I dont care how hard the paint is, a compound will never finish out well enough! The goal of a one step isnt defect removal, its gloss enhancement with a byproduct being some defect removal. Otherwise, why not 105/surbuf for a one step and throw some wax on it - after all, defects are removed....

[LilJayV10]

a true one step - something like menzerna 203/hydrotec tangerine pad on the DA, sonax perfect finish on the black pad via DA



an AIO one step - DA with optimum poliseal/white or black pad



Never do a one step with a compound and a cutting pad...I heard of a very reputable detailer doing once steps with 105 and a megs burgandy pad....knocked him off of my "reputable, ill send him work" list. I dont care how hard the paint is, a compound will never finish out well enough! The goal of a one step isnt defect removal, its gloss enhancement with a byproduct being some defect removal. Otherwise, why not 105/surbuf for a one step and throw some wax on it - after all, defects are removed....

Good post man. I appreciate it.

[porta]

Menzerna PO203S/PO106FA or Sonax Perfect finish.

[Legacy]

a true one step - something like menzerna 203/hydrotec tangerine pad on the DA, sonax perfect finish on the black pad via DA



an AIO one step - DA with optimum poliseal/white or black pad



Never do a one step with a compound and a cutting pad...I heard of a very reputable detailer doing once steps with 105 and a megs burgandy pad....knocked him off of my "reputable, ill send him work" list. I dont care how hard the paint is, a compound will never finish out well enough! The goal of a one step isnt defect removal, its gloss enhancement with a byproduct being some defect removal. Otherwise, why not 105/surbuf for a one step and throw some wax on it - after all, defects are removed....

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[SVR]

a true one step - something like menzerna 203/hydrotec tangerine pad on the DA, sonax perfect finish on the black pad via DA



an AIO one step - DA with optimum poliseal/white or black pad



Never do a one step with a compound and a cutting pad...I heard of a very reputable detailer doing once steps with 105 and a megs burgandy pad....knocked him off of my "reputable, ill send him work" list. I dont care how hard the paint is, a compound will never finish out well enough! The goal of a one step isnt defect removal, its gloss enhancement with a byproduct being some defect removal. Otherwise, why not 105/surbuf for a one step and throw some wax on it - after all, defects are removed....

Xpert ultra which does the job of a compound, polish and finishing polish can be used as a one step to correct and finish out with no marring from itself with a DA. Sure I wouldn`t use a burgundy pad, Id use microfibre polishing pads which even on black cars that are fairly soft, turn out marr free.



I`d say 3D HD Uno , polish and speed could be used the same way with many pads and finish out great with a one step as could system one X3 aka System 51



there seems to be a difference in what everyone classes as a one step. some do 85 to 100% correction with superb gloss whilst others do alot less correction and more gloss enhancement, so thus why I have two different one step services to cover both

[LilJayV10]

I`m getting out of my Megs 105/205 comfort zone and I`m lost.

[David Fermani]

I`m getting out of my Megs 105/205 comfort zone and I`m lost.

And that`s totally fine. Those are great polishing compounds. At the end of the day all that matters is what works well for you. But, it`s always a great idea to research new & exciting tools and products......

[LilJayV10]

And that`s totally fine. Those are great polishing compounds. At the end of the day all that matters is what works well for you. But, it`s always a great idea to research new & exciting tools and products......

I agree 100%. I`m trying to learn as much "good/quality" info and not get caught up in the hype. That`s the main reason I like this site, there`s not a lot of hype unless its well founded.



I`m going to order a Rupes this weekend. I`m doing a black 10` Denali next weekend which is a train wreck. After seeing how much real estate there is, using the PC would take me forever.

[LilJayV10]

Never do a one step with a compound and a cutting pad...I heard of a very reputable detailer doing once steps with 105 and a megs burgandy pad....knocked him off of my "reputable, ill send him work" list. I dont care how hard the paint is, a compound will never finish out well enough!

After having a long conversation with someone very reputable in the business tonight my views on this have completely changed.

[LilJayV10]

Let me rephrase it. My views on "pad A is used for cutting and pad B is used for polishing" has completely changed. The same goes for the compounds.

[dfoxengr]

care to share your new thoughts?

[LilJayV10]

care to share your new thoughts?

That the compound and the technique has more to do with the way it finishes out than the pad does(to a point I`m sure) Changing pressure, arm speed and machine speed will dictate the type of finish. You can correct with a finishing pad and correct with a polish pad and depending on the pad you can finish with a cutting pad.



I`m still trying to wrap my head around it and it does make sense. I`m sure I`m going to get flamed but that`s ok.

[dfoxengr]

probably why people use the same mf pads for compounding and final polishing. makes sense. though i`ll still keep multiple pads for different scenarios