Planning to do a '14 Accord. Use M205, or buy M105?

R

Ring Steel

New member
I'm planning to try correcting the paint on a new Honda Accord. Slight orange peel that I hope to reduce or remove.

I have a PC and M205, but my M105 has disappeared. :mad:

Would you attempt it with only the M205?
 
You won't remove orange peel with polish. For that you would have to wet sand.

Do you have a photo of the paint to show its current condition?
 
I have a 13 accord and the paint is incredibly soft. While I haven't measured myself, I've also heard it's quite thin (which seems about right when I look at the rock chips on my hood). Perhaps you are quite skilled at wet sanding, but I'm not touching my orange peel even though it is quite pronounced.

Edit: I've used M205 (black CCS pad on GG6) on my car (black) and it worked pretty well. Granted I did that when it was new. I'll have to experiment with some new 5 inch pads I got for when I polish it again soon.
 
I also have a 2013 Accord and yes it is very very soft clear, too soft! I think 205 may do it for you... I used CarPro Reflect Polish on mine, it worked very well.
 
Ring Steel said:
I'm planning to try correcting the paint on a new Honda Accord. Slight orange peel that I hope to reduce or remove.

I have a PC and M205, but my M105 has disappeared. :mad:

Would you attempt it with only the M205?
Click to expand...

One question for the OP, is why do you want to remove orange peel from the paint? I ask because with wet sanding your going to remove some clear coat which it's the protection that it gives the paint. If it's the family car and being use all the time ( Wife and kids ) in the daylight you might want to just use the CarPro Denim pads ( which will help in reducing the Orange peel ) and after your done protect it with Cquartz UK. Todd did a great write up on these pads and it's worth their weight in gold to view.
 
I have a black 13 Accord. My suggestion would be M205 on a white pad for your test spot. If you aren't happy, then Megs UC on an orange pad. Should be no need for M105. I revived a trashed 09 Accord with Megs UC on an orange pad. Another option would be Menz PF2500 on a white flat pad if you aren't happy with M205. But Megs UC is cheap and you can buy it local.
 

Attachments

  • DSC08050.JPG
    DSC08050.JPG
    666.7 KB · Views: 31
I would keep the orange peel. Removal is good for aftermarket paint and show cars.

Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi are some vehicles you usually see with CC failure on the streets.
 
wdmaccord said:
I have a black 13 Accord. My suggestion would be M205 on a white pad for your test spot. If you aren't happy, then Megs UC on an orange pad. Should be no need for M105. I revived a trashed 09 Accord with Megs UC on an orange pad. Another option would be Menz PF2500 on a white flat pad if you aren't happy with M205. But Megs UC is cheap and you can buy it local.
Click to expand...

+2! One for UC and One for PF2500. When I ran out of PF2500 recently, I bought UC (down the street) not expecting much, but it was (is) excellent for $10.

Wheelzntoys said:
I would keep the orange peel. Removal is good for aftermarket paint and show cars.

Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi are some vehicles you usually see with CC failure on the streets.
Click to expand...

Honda is repairing clear coat failure so often that there's a shop here that has the cars lined up. Be careful.
 
OP, perhaps you could find someone with a paint gauge, and then you'll know exactly how thick the clear coat is. My BMW has orange peel, it's never bothered me that much. However, I had a repaired area with dieback that was worse than the orange peel, and the CarPro denim pads worked great. However, they have deadly edges. First time I ever damaged a car was practicing w/ the denim pads on a concave surface with a rotary on our beater Mazda. Instead of bending w/ the curve, the pad bit into the curve. On flat surfaces, they are great. I noticed substantial improvement after one pass.
 
Done many new Hondas...205 with a white pad will do nicely but won't touch the OP
Then blackfire wet diamond on a blue pad
 
Ring Steel said:
Dang, now I'm a bit worried about even trying M205 on a white pad.
Click to expand...

No need to worry about this combination... remember, polishes & compounds are designed to work on paper thin clear coats, so something that is "aggressive" on clear coat is still very very very mild by real-world standards. It's all relative.

M205 and white could be used many many many times with little-to-no risk.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top