What should I use for DA unreachable parts of the car?

[puma1824]

I recently purchased the Meguiars DA Microfiber System 5" as well as 3" backing plate and MF disks. What should I use for DA unreachable parts of the car to complement this system?

Any suggestion for polish, wax, applicator(s) for these hard to reach by machine areas? I'm thinking maybe Meguiars 105 & 205. Example: inside of BMW M3 mirrors, door handle recessed section, and other hard to reach areas. (see pics)

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ronkh]

try the "finger applicators" or the color coded hand applicators (forgot name)

 

[The Driver]

Just do it by hand, safer anyways. You don't want to chance the backing plate making contact with paint.

Any 3 inch pad

Hand applicator
Nanoskin Hand Strap Applicator - 5 ¾ inch

 

[PapaChop]

Tough to go wrong with the M105\M205 combo. However, I'm finding I prefer the D300 to go with the MF discs. It seems to cut about the same as the M105, and doesn't dust nearly as much. I definitely prefer the M205 to the D302 though - removes MUCH more easily once you're done working it.

P.S. More photos please! I've always LOVED the M series in Dinan Blue...

 

[Stokdgs]

Beautiful Bimmer !
Done thousands.. I have had great success with a small cotton towel, around my finger, and a little Meguiars 105, a spritz of pad conditioner, etc., to keep the 105 damp..

Rub in well, till its gone, and the surface finger nail marks in the door cup will also be gone, leaving nice smooth, glossy paint..

M105 can actually finish down pretty much lsp ready depending on the paint, correction needed, and the skill, innovation, work ethic, and patience of the user...

Have you thought about Q-tips ? I use thousands of those too.. Nothing else will get the spaces between letters like a good Q-Tip will and now they are selling them really pointed - exactly the answer to the Detailer's prayers...

You will find that even Q-Tips can leave marks in some paint, so again, have to be innovative, and think how to adjust your process to make this part turn out perfectly...

Good luck !
Dan F

 

[puma1824]

Tough to go wrong with the M105M205 combo. However, I'm finding I prefer the D300 to go with the MF discs. It seems to cut about the same as the M105, and doesn't dust nearly as much. I definitely prefer the M205 to the D302 though - removes MUCH more easily once you're done working it.

P.S. More photos please! I've always LOVED the M series in Dinan Blue...

Are you suggesting use the D300 that comes with the kit but by hand instead of investing in a separate bottle of M105 as well as purchasing M205 instead of using the supplied finishing product?

Unfortunately those pics aren't mine. I used them as reference BUT I do own a Silver e36 M3 which I'll take pics of once I finally start detailing it. Thus the reason for the original question posted. I'm new to detailing and my first time using a DA will be on this car and my wife's X3. I've been gathering as much info, knowledge, and product to prepare myself for the time I actually go all out and do a complete detail. Up until now it's been maintenance cleaning and "testing" of several internal cleaners/protectants.

 

[mnehls86]

Beautiful Bimmer !
Done thousands.. I have had great success with a small cotton towel, around my finger, and a little Meguiars 105, a spritz of pad conditioner, etc., to keep the 105 damp..

Rub in well, till its gone, and the surface finger nail marks in the door cup will also be gone, leaving nice smooth, glossy paint..

^This right here.

I usually just use a applicator pad with some good pressure and those little areas clean right up pretty fast.

 

[Old Pirate]

Have you look at these? EZ Grip Hydro-Tech Hand Applicators