detailing an altima and..

**jeffny09** · 08-12-2012, 08:19 PM

today i started detailing a 2011 nissan alitima..washed it then clayed it..claying took me 3.5 hours..this car was never taking car ...it was a mess..but anyhow..i starting polishing ..and after 6.5 hours. i only got the whole passenger side done...im using megs 105..and a coule differ lcc pads..along with trying the surbuf padd...and it still look for ever to get to perfection as there were those scratches u cant see from far..but once a light was in it..i saw...and it just took for ever...do u think i was doing something wrong. or is the clearcoat really hard on this car? any advice would be great....thanks. jeff

**tropicsteve** · 08-12-2012, 08:32 PM

got any pictures jeff ?

**jeffny09** · 08-12-2012, 08:37 PM

not yet steve.. i was so into it i forgot to take a bunch of pics. what should i have taking pics of?

**Wheelzntoys** · 08-12-2012, 10:12 PM

Your using a paint meter?

**jeffny09** · 08-12-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Wheelzntoys

Your using a paint meter?

no sir. dont own one..yet. a bitout of my price rnge at the moment

**Old Pirate** · 08-13-2012, 06:47 AM

Just a few shot`s of your process would be great if you got the time.

**jeffny09** · 08-13-2012, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

Just a few shot`s of your process would be great if you got the time.

ill try and take some with my phone..my camera is acting funny..ill get the best i can when i start!

**Todd@RUPES** · 08-13-2012, 08:13 AM

Describe your technique with the surfbuff?

**jeffny09** · 08-13-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Todd Helme

Describe your technique with the surfbuff?

i primed the pad like u said..so that was good togo..i keep the speed at 4 to 4.5 going in motion..ill go upp and down.
and side ways about 2-3 times..on top panels i let the polisher use its wait..and on side panela i give minimal pressure...