Finaly I'm starting on a full detail of my MR2

[Chang]

After months and months of reading and question asking I finaly get to start the detail on my 1991 Toyota MR2 with Super Red Single Stage Paint.



Here's what I finaly gave in and bought:

- Porter Cable 7336SP

- 6.5 Propel Pad Orange Heavy Cut

- 6.5 Propel Pad Yellow Medium Cut

- 6.5 Propel Pad Green Polishing

- 6.5 2 Propel Pad Blue Light Polishing

- 6.5 Propel Pad Black Finishing

- Excel Waffle Weave MF, elite detail MF, all purpose detailing MF

- Hi-Temp Light Cut Swirl Remover

- Hi-Temp Medium Cut Leveler

- Hi-Temp Heavy Cut Levler

- Hi-Temp Terminator 2 Sealent

- Meguiars #26 Yellow Liquid Wax

- Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash

- Zoom MF's for interior and glass (yes, I did rip off Target, the moral battle lasted a whole 2 seconds )

- Zoom Chenille Wash mitts

- Clay Magic Clay Kit



Here's what my process is going to be:

- Wash

- Clay

- Wash

- Dry

- Hi-Temp Medium Cut on an orange pad maybe heavy cut depends.

- Hi-Temp Light Cut on a green pad

- Hi-Temp Terminator 2 sealent on blue pad

- Wait 36 hours

- Megs #26 on a black pad



Here are my pics of my car, Yes you've all seen this a million times hehe but I'd rather not post a link because I know you all are to lazy to click it.

oh swirly

more swirly

oxidized and swirly

oxidazies around the edges



I doubt many of you read all of that but post anyway I need all the input I need, with critiques, tips, nub traps anything you can even tell me how cool I am.



But first a few questions:

1. How am I going to tackle the oxidation around the edges?

2. PC going to be able to tackle this?



I'm so excited for this weekend when I actually start this detail, Hopefully it will look half as good as your guys cars hehe.



Thanks for all your help,

Chris

 

[Chang]

After months and months of reading and question asking I finaly get to start the detail on my 1991 Toyota MR2 with Super Red Single Stage Paint.



Here's what I finaly gave in and bought:

- Porter Cable 7336SP

- 6.5 Propel Pad Orange Heavy Cut

- 6.5 Propel Pad Yellow Medium Cut

- 6.5 Propel Pad Green Polishing

- 6.5 2 Propel Pad Blue Light Polishing

- 6.5 Propel Pad Black Finishing

- Excel Waffle Weave MF, elite detail MF, all purpose detailing MF

- Hi-Temp Light Cut Swirl Remover

- Hi-Temp Medium Cut Leveler

- Hi-Temp Heavy Cut Levler

- Hi-Temp Terminator 2 Sealent

- Meguiars #26 Yellow Liquid Wax

- Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash

- Zoom MF's for interior and glass (yes, I did rip off Target, the moral battle lasted a whole 2 seconds )

- Zoom Chenille Wash mitts

- Clay Magic Clay Kit



Here's what my process is going to be:

- Wash

- Clay

- Wash

- Dry

- Hi-Temp Medium Cut on an orange pad maybe heavy cut depends.

- Hi-Temp Light Cut on a green pad

- Hi-Temp Terminator 2 sealent on blue pad

- Wait 36 hours

- Megs #26 on a black pad



Here are my pics of my car, Yes you've all seen this a million times hehe but I'd rather not post a link because I know you all are to lazy to click it.

oh swirly

more swirly

oxidized and swirly

oxidazies around the edges



I doubt many of you read all of that but post anyway I need all the input I need, with critiques, tips, nub traps anything you can even tell me how cool I am.



But first a few questions:

1. How am I going to tackle the oxidation around the edges?

2. PC going to be able to tackle this?



I'm so excited for this weekend when I actually start this detail, Hopefully it will look half as good as your guys cars hehe.



Thanks for all your help,

Chris

 

[bender]

I would highly recommend some klasse AIO to clean up that oxidation. The stuff works wanders and still amazes me everytime i use it. Also, you might consider buying a smaller pad for heavy duty cutting. In my experience, 6.5" pads have taken a long time at high speeds to do much good. :xyxthumbs

 

[bender]

I would highly recommend some klasse AIO to clean up that oxidation. The stuff works wanders and still amazes me everytime i use it. Also, you might consider buying a smaller pad for heavy duty cutting. In my experience, 6.5" pads have taken a long time at high speeds to do much good. :xyxthumbs

 

[jfelbab]

Great to see another MR2 owner here.



I'd tape off the edges and do them by hand. The paint is probably thin around the edges of the headlights and hood. A good detailing will make it look like new.



I do my 91 Red MR2 with Meg's #80, #81 and NXT (x2). #80 cuts the oxidation easily. I use Meg's NXT booster after every wash to keep the paint sealed and oxidation free. I use a PC with Meg's pads. Here are a couple shots of mine. 128,000 miles and a daily driver until two years ago. A garage queen now.

 

[jfelbab]

Great to see another MR2 owner here.



I'd tape off the edges and do them by hand. The paint is probably thin around the edges of the headlights and hood. A good detailing will make it look like new.



I do my 91 Red MR2 with Meg's #80, #81 and NXT (x2). #80 cuts the oxidation easily. I use Meg's NXT booster after every wash to keep the paint sealed and oxidation free. I use a PC with Meg's pads. Here are a couple shots of mine. 128,000 miles and a daily driver until two years ago. A garage queen now.

 

[papi_jay]

Try the green pad and light cut 1st , then if it doesnt remove the swirls , orange pad and light cut with no additional pressure added to the pad .

ALways try the lightest cut 1st and work your way up in cut if needed only .

 

[papi_jay]

Try the green pad and light cut 1st , then if it doesnt remove the swirls , orange pad and light cut with no additional pressure added to the pad .

ALways try the lightest cut 1st and work your way up in cut if needed only .