M105 too much for a beginner?

mikenap

mikenap

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Hello everyone, just a quick question for my first post. I'm just getting started into car detailing for my own vehicles and I'm looking at a PC7424 from AG to start with. I'm a little overwhelmed by all the choices but it seems like a lot of people are impressed with Megs 105 and 205 so I'm considering these polishes. Also looking at maybe SIP and Nano, and even some XMT products.



However, since this is my first time should I stay away from the Unigrit 105 and 205 and go with something with diminshing abrasives instead? I know they are versatile but with my limited experience I don't want to go making a mess with my car or my wife's car either. My car is in good shape, just needs some light swirls taken out. Her car, a 2002 Civic, is pretty oxidized. And since it was in an accident, the front half of the car was resprayed recently while the back half of the car looks faded. Open to any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance.



PS-Trying this again, with a new and improved title.
 
In my experience, every polish has its own unique properties that have to be factored into your detailing technique. M105/205 will take some practice, but no more than any other product that is new to you.



AG has some great kits out right now with M105/205. I wish I could have got these when I bought these products. Oh well.



However, I think this kit here is a great value. It will give you 16oz bottles of four different products as opposed to 32 oz bottles of two. You can mix and match these products in your regimen to tackle a variety of paint problems. And the purple cobra towels are F'ING AWESOME!!



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Only problem is that it doesn't come with pads like the Megs kit.
 
Mike, I think you need to feel free, despite your inexperience (and I'm right there with you!), M205 and M105, as well as SwirlX and Ultimate Compound. A lot of newbs are having great success with these products. Just be sure to do a TEST SPOT before you buff out the entire car.



One more thought: do not be surprised if the freshly painted panels require different polish/pad combinations than the original painted panels. I found this to be the case on my own Honda.
 
Go for it, 105 has a learning curve just like any other polish, and its hard to beat once you get the hang of it. If you have questions while using it there are plenty of people here to help.
 
Is Meg's DACP still popular? I use it with a light cutting pad and follow with a swirl mark remover or AIO on polishing pad. Only complaint is DACP is very dusty
 
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