Anyone in Ohio?

Hey guys.



I am new to the detailing scene. I live downtown Cland and drive a black 2008 g37s. I bought a bunch of chemicals and a UDM. I tried to polish some swirls out this weekend but can't seem to get rid of the micromarring that is left. This is despite using a softer pad and polish.



I need some advice/help on licking the problem. My inventory is below. Any experienced people care to take a look or show me some technique? Of course, I would buy beer and food. Maybe we could get a group together for a few hours one weekend.



Thoughts?





UDM

Das Pads

Optimum Polish

Poli-Seal

Red Moose Machine Glaze

Danase wet glaze

Opti-seal

optimum spray way

ONR

also: towels buckets and such



-Todd
 
Todd,



Welcome!! And I'm sorry that you live in Cleveland with all of Us! It's not the greatest city, but anyway...love the G37's...but being black, its going to be really tough to keep it clean. Some polishes tend to finish down alot better than others, but what was your process..that will help us try an figure out a solution for you. If you've never done it before, don't get upset that it doesnt come out as you imagined...its all about trial and error, at least thats hows I learned.\



Your product selection is great...Optimum Line is very nice, and user friendly.

I would love to get together with locals and learn different techniques...but I dont know anyone else down with it.



Anyone thats near, I encourage them to come out and watch and learn. Your more than welcome to do the same if you want...



Let me know!
 
Thanks



Here are the steps.



ONR with MF towel and then a MF bug remover sponge

Clay – I think it is Meguires with ONR lube

Optimum Polish wi/orange DAS pad

I did this again because I hardly cleaned anything up

Saw micromarring and fairly good swirl removal

Poli-seal with green pad



When I couldn’t get rid of the micromarring I tried:

OPolish with the green pad thinking maybe the softer pad would help.



Then I got really frustrated and gave up with the intention of posting some Q’s and maybe getting a better finishing polish.



After further inspection, there are still some swirls and micromarring. I did enough polishing that I was worried that I would remove too much clear coat. (this is probably just me being overly cautious).



Anyone else interested in meeting somewhere for a few hours of detailing?
 
Twista616 said:
Todd,



Welcome!! And I'm sorry that you live in Cleveland with all of Us! It's not the greatest city, but anyway...love the G37's...but being black, its going to be really tough to keep it clean. Some polishes tend to finish down alot better than others, but what was your process..that will help us try an figure out a solution for you. If you've never done it before, don't get upset that it doesnt come out as you imagined...its all about trial and error, at least thats hows I learned.\



Your product selection is great...Optimum Line is very nice, and user friendly.

I would love to get together with locals and learn different techniques...but I dont know anyone else down with it.



Anyone thats near, I encourage them to come out and watch and learn. Your more than welcome to do the same if you want...



Let me know!
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Ahh yes, about the Cleveland city :(



I'm down in Broadview Hts Though.........



I'm welcomed to meet up somewhere with my polishes and give it a shot.



Rotary: PFW, Orange, White, Black, Blue CCS Pads.....

Menzerna SIP

Menzerna 106FF

Chemical Guys Ez-Creme Glaze

Klasse HGS

Poorboys Red Paste Wax.



Maybe at your shop........?



tdklein said:
Thanks



Here are the steps.



ONR with MF towel and then a MF bug remover sponge

Clay – I think it is Meguires with ONR lube

Optimum Polish wi/orange DAS pad

I did this again because I hardly cleaned anything up

Saw micromarring and fairly good swirl removal

Poli-seal with green pad



When I couldn’t get rid of the micromarring I tried:

OPolish with the green pad thinking maybe the softer pad would help.



Then I got really frustrated and gave up with the intention of posting some Q’s and maybe getting a better finishing polish.



After further inspection, there are still some swirls and micromarring. I did enough polishing that I was worried that I would remove too much clear coat. (this is probably just me being overly cautious).



Anyone else interested in meeting somewhere for a few hours of detailing?
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I might be able to do it this weekend.........depends on my schedule. Keep me updated
 
Any place in the cleveland area where I can get some lake county buffing pads? Im not sure if there are any local place to get some detailing equipment in the area.
 
Hello from the remote outpost of Toledo! Out here in the hinterland there is not one supply store that sells Lake Country or any really good brands save Megs or 3M.
 
Twista616 said:
Akoiso...i have yet to find a place...maybe Labster knows...he's active in the area too...
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I have never found any pads yet. I just have to order all of mine online
 
Here in Toledo, I found only a Megs Soft Buff yellow 6 inch at one supply house. Amazingly poor selection, I doubt if they even know what a PC7424 is. Lots of pad selection for rotaries though. I always order online.
 
Twista616 said:
Akoiso...i have yet to find a place...maybe Labster knows...he's active in the area too...
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I order all my pads online. There's an auto paint store out in Euclid that sells Megs and 3m Pads but no LC pads. Sorry to burst your bubble.
 
Central, Ohio. 70 miles southwest of Cleveland. Aunt lives in Chagrin Falls, Grandma in Bay Village and Uncle in Rocky River
 
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