What do I Need for my Wife?

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RonRock

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I figured that might get some looks. I'm going to ask a question that I'm sure has been asked many times. But I looked and did not find a clear answer to my specifics. So if this is the same old shi... please point me in the right direction.

OK here goes.

I want to get my wife set up so that she can polish and wax her car. She asked for a cheapie buffer so that she could do it herself. I can't stand cheap tools, so I bought her a PC 7424XP. I considered buying one of the "kits" that includes buffer, pads and polishes. But I would rather find out what she would actually need rather than what comes in the kits.

So along with the 7424XP, what pads and polishes would be a good starting point for her to keep a shine on her car. The car is an 2010 BMW Z4 convertible. Dark Blue metallic.

Also looking for interior and top treatment info.

Thanks,
Ron
 
I was wondering if the RaggTopp was a good product. I've read some good things here about the BlackFire products, so far they seem like good stuff. I'll check out the suggestions.


Thank You
 
Polish:
For polishes there are many great choices. The Meg's twins 105/205 are one of the best combos out in my opinion. Menzerna also makes great polishes and are OEM providers for most European car makers. Optimum also has a set of spray polishes that are suppose to be very good as well.

Pads:
For pads I would stick with 5.5 as the size and 7/8 thick. On my PcXP they work the best for me. The LC hydro or flat pads are my foam pads of choice. The hydro are nice because they have 1 cutting and 1 polishing pad so they match most 1-2 combos. I also really like the MF cutting pads as well.

Convertible Top:
My farther has had great success using the 303 combo for cloth tops. It works really well.

Interior:
For interior I would suggest Ultima interior gaurd plus for protection and their interIor shampoo gel. I also really like optimum leather protectant.
 
blackfire products are definitely my favorites.
unless you like stopping and cleaning pads while you work, do yourself a favor and buy extra orange,white,green, etc. pads for polishing (one for each major body panel) and just a few red pads for spreading your wax or sealant. work goes much faster. a good supply of microfiber towels really helps too.
 
Am I correct that "The Meg's twins 105/205 are one of the best combos out in my opinion." Refers to Meguires products?
 
tropicsteve said:
blackfire products are definitely my favorites.
unless you like stopping and cleaning pads while you work, do yourself a favor and buy extra orange,white,green, etc. pads for polishing (one for each major body panel) and just a few red pads for spreading your wax or sealant. work goes much faster. a good supply of microfiber towels really helps too.
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Not having enough pads seems to be a common problem. Clean pads just work better.
 
Bunky said:
Not having enough pads seems to be a common problem. Clean pads just work better.
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I agree Al. I seem to have a ton of pads; but almost always seem to go though them all very quickly and need more. The Grit Guard Univeral Pad Washer is a life saver if you can justify having one. I got it as gift so I am very lucky.
 
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