My detailing plan... I need some criticism

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Azxster

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I have a 1992 Honda Prelude... painted Black, semi-metallic. Paint is fresh but horribly done. There is no protection since a clean finger on a clean surface will cause hairline scratches. I assume it is a single stage paint job. There are many many hairline scratches, light swirl marks, medium "board" scratch on the hood, some gas stains near fuel cap. It has a VERY, VERY dully finish.



Anyways, I am in Canada and will be limited to:



www.eshine.ca

www.carcaresmart.com

www.jeffswerkstatt.com



This is my plan:



Wash with Dawn Original

Clay with Soap/Water Mixture

Wash With Meguiars Deep Crystal Wash



Main issue!



Polish: w/ PC DAP



1) Meguiars DACP, Swirl Free Polish (or other decent light polish)



2) Poorboy SSR 2.5, SSR 1



3) Optimum Hyper Compound, Optimum Polish



It would be LC cutting pad (if needed) followed by LC polishing pad (on medium abbrasive) followed by LC polishing pad (on light abbrasive).



I would use Menzerna but they don't stock IP.



LSP:



1) Klasse AIO + Klasse SG + Natty's Blue (if wallet allows)



2) Werkstatt Prime: (Which special edition, Acrlic, Carnuba, or Strong?!) + Acrylic Jett + Natty's Blue (if wallet allows)







Please help me on these personal decisions. I think the choice in products are fairly good, just depends on personal preference. I would like a deep wet mirror like shine with durability. Money is a concern, I'd like best bang for the buck.
 
It's my understanding that SSR 1 isn't necessary when using a PC. I'd attempt to give the justification I read in another thread, but I'd probably just botch it up. I'm pretty new to all of this... :p
 
Wash With Meguiars Deep Crystal Wash

Clay with Soap/Water Mixture or QD

Shouldn't need to wash again, but you can if you want, when I clay I spray/wipe with the lube/ mircofiber when complete, I use a QD for lube.

Poorboy SSR 2.5

Poorboy SSR 1

Klasse AIO

Klasse SG

Natty's Blue



My personal perferences, take your time and it'll turn out great.
 
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Prices are CDN, am I missing anything?
 
You're set for several details with that cart full of stuff. Do a search for clay lube, many different options for you.
 
If you're getting hairline scratches from a just your finger then you probably have soft paint. When polishing your car start off very very light to see if you really even need a light cutting pad to get rid of the swirls. For all you know, it might take SSR1 on a polishing pad that'll but enough of your paint to make it look good.
 
That's what I was thinking...soft paint responds to polishing as readily as it responds to stuff that scratches it. So take it easy, at least when you're starting out. Do an area, inspect it, and see how things are going before you do the whole car.
 
Is there a better plan using these brands



ClearKote, Klasse, Optimum, Poorboys, P21S?



I was thinking of avoiding the Klasse and go with EX-P or



Optimum Compound (is this equiv to 2.5 or Hyper ~ 2.5?)

Optimum Polish

Optimum Car Wax

Natty's Paste Wax



or



Poorboys 2.5

Poorboys 1

Poorboys EX-P

Natty's Paste Wax (or OCW)





Should I get Klasse twins? I just drive a Honda Prelude, nothing special. I would like the full detail twice a year and the quick detail (wash/wax) every other month. Please advise me.



Do I need more polishing pads?

1 Yellow - 2.5

1 White - 2.5

1 White - 1

1 White - Klasse AIO (if I go this route)
 
Azxster- Not having used either line, but having read what people here have experienced, *I* would go with Optimum instead of the PB's, but that's just how *I* would flip the coin.



I would not use the Klasse twins on this one, just not how I'd approach a black car with soft paint and a lot of marring. Klasse tends to make all marring very noticeable. I'd rather use a glaze/wax approach and a wax like Collinite would provide good protection.



I'd use the Optimum, put a glaze on, then top with Collinite 476S paste wax. Simple, durable and yeah, it'll look good.



But you might give a little thought to using polishes from Meguiar's. Their oil-rich nature works really well with imperfect finishes, especially single stage. Heh heh you could think this thing to death and never even get around to actually doing the work, so I'd better shut up with the "you could try this..." stuff, huh ;)



IMO you can't have too many pads because [stuff] really does happen. Get one extra of each just to be on the safe side as something unexpected could put you out of commission in the middle of the job.
 
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