New to this forum with questions?

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 01:13 PM

Hello,
I am new to this forum.
I am looking into suggestions for cleaning, polishing and waxing my 1979 Brooklands Green (Medium dark color ? original paint) MGB.
The car has never been in the rain, and has only 28,400 original miles.
This is what I have been using since I bought the car new in 1979.

I wash the car with a damp cloth (water) only. I do this every time I get home from a drive so it never gets dirty.

Meguiar?s Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner

Meguiar?s No. 7 Show Car Glaze

Meguiar`s Gold Class Liquid Wax

Should I continue to do this, or should I try something different?

I did try the clay bar a couple of time.
I liked it, but do not have one at the moment.

Can anyone recommend any other products or should I continue to use Meguiar?s?

Thanks,
Ray

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 01:23 PM

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 01:27 PM

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 01:35 PM

Close up of the paint.

**imported_User Name** · 07-21-2009, 01:48 PM

Nice ride Ray.

Here is my suggestion...

Get a new Porter Cable (15% off right now at PAC). A real steal and a great machine. Get a bunch of pads for it and now we`ll get to the products.

Everything you are currently using is fine (IMO) but let me add some other ideas to the mix.

1. If you are going to get into paint correction, I would strongly recommend Meguiars M105/M205 combination. That combo in conjunction with a PC and some online reading, can do a lot.

2. I love M07 as a glaze, so I`d stick with it, although I know many might tell you it could create bonding issues with a particular LSP.

3. As for LSP`s... I have Gold Class in my arsenal, and I also have NXT 2.0, but nothing is better than Blackfire Wet Diamond, IMO. It is easy on, easy off, great shine and the slickest stuff I`ve ever put on my car.

4. As far as clay goes.... I live in Soviet Canuckistan and we have Riccardo Yellow up here, which is the best clay I`ve ever used.

There is so much more... but I don`t know your budget and how "deep" you want to get into this.

**imported_Luster** · 07-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Hey Ray! Welcome to TID!!! From the pictures, you don`t need to do anything different!!!!

What a beautiful car...:clap:

Many products and process to discover here on TID. Take a look at the ones that USER NAME suggested. I strongly agree with getting a Porter Cable. A bullet-proof machine that will make your life easier!:biggrin:

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 02:10 PM

This looks like a good starter kit me me?

NEW Porter Cable 7424XP Ultimate Detail Machine & Pad Kit
Price: $225.00
Special: $199.99

Included in the kit are:

Two 6-1/2 inch, CCS, White Polishing Pads.
Use these pads with a polish (like Menzerna Final Polish II) to maximize surface gloss and prepare the paint for the final wax or sealant.
Polishing pads will "cake" with residues during polishing making them ineffective.
It typically requires two pads to polish the average size car.

One 6-1/2 inch, CCS, Black Glazing/Finessing Pad. Use this pad to apply a glaze like Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze.

One 6-1/2, CCS, Gold Finishing Pad. Use this pad to apply the final liquid wax or paint sealant.

One 16 oz. spray, Foam Pad Lubricant & Residue Remover.

Pkg/3 Snappy Clean Pad Cleaning Packets
Three Microfiber Buffing Cloths.
Use these to remove compound, polish and wax residues.
Instructions.

**imported_Luster** · 07-21-2009, 02:16 PM

You can`t go wrong with that kit!

That`s the machine I have and I love it.

Should work great with the Meguiars products you`re using.

Don`t forget there`s 15% off and free shipping until the end of this week.:clap:

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 02:20 PM

It is really that much different than doing it by hand?
Is is more about ease or is there a quality difference?

**imported_Luster** · 07-21-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by ChicagoRay

It is really that much different than doing it by hand?
Is is more about ease or is there a quality difference?

Until you try it yourself and "see" the difference with your own eyes, you won`t believe it.

I felt exactly the same way before I got my first PC. Believe me, I was hooked.

It is physically possible to remove scratches and swirls by hand, but the amount of effort is infinitely less by PC.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

**imported_User Name** · 07-21-2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by ChicagoRay

It is really that much different than doing it by hand?
Is is more about ease or is there a quality difference?

I agree with Bill. Much better all around.

I think it is so much quicker, easier and you get consistent all around results that I feel like I cannot duplicate by hand.

Look at one of PAC`s "Kevin Brown Kits".

**ChicagoRay** · 07-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Hello User Name,
Do you have a link to the ?Kevin Brown Kits??
I did a search for Kevin Brown and did not find anything.

Here is where I am at so far using the Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher.

Step One:

BLACKFIRE PolyClay II Detailing Clay Bar Kit

Step Two:

Meguiar?s No. 9 Swirl Remover (I don?t think that they make the Meguiar?s Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner anymore)?

Step Three:

Meguiar?s No. 7 Show Car Glaze

Step Four:

BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection (Instead of Meguiar`s Gold Class Liquid Wax?)

Does this sound good so far?

**imported_User Name** · 07-21-2009, 04:39 PM

Here is one of their kits http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...brmekitw1.html

It`s on the front page of the PAC site.

Also, I wouldn`t get M09 if you get the kit because it comes with M205 which is probably better, IME.

**imported_User Name** · 07-21-2009, 04:43 PM

I like this one better because the pads are smaller, although I prefer 5.5" pads.

http://www.properautocare.com/kbmkbrmekitw2.html

**imported_Stokdgs** · 07-21-2009, 05:37 PM

That is one beautifully detailed MGB !! Congratulations on preserving a beautiful part of history - have not seen one that nice in years !

The PCXP package would be an outstanding time saver for you and as already been said, can do really nice amount of paint correction if you ever needed it.

I have seen Meguiars No7 Seal and Reseal Glaze in body shops since the 80`s and it still works great for showcars that want that little more extra paint pop! Too bad it doesnt last very long and is gone right after the next car wash.

The recommendation for Blackfire Wet Diamond is a good one, I havent used it but have seen work done by the Pro`s on this site and it looks outstanding.

You might not need that Meguiar No7 step if you use the B/Fire product though, since you want the B/fire product to stick to your paint.

In any event, there are alot of really nice people on this site, and they are more than happy to help.
We use alot of different products, so there is no worry about ticking anyone off because you happen to like this and they like that...
Glad you are here, enjoy your stay !

DanF