Newbie Question

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jajoesparza

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I've spent a lot of time lately reading up about how to truly detail a car on this site. The information here is truly invaluable and I thank everyone for their contributions. I've already got a laundry list of "must haves" for detailing.



I picked up my new 2003 Mercedes E Class last week and want to start everything off right. Unfortunately, I'm starting a little behind as the dealer prepped the car and I have some minor swirls on my black car- wow they show up fast! I've been reading the archives and doing a little homework over the last week or so and I believe that I am ready to embark on this journey. I just need a little bit of clarification...



I plan on getting the Porter Cable ultimate detailing machine orbital buffer to assist in my detailing and the Blackfire new car kit. Should I strip everything first with a Dawn bath or just go ahead and use the Blackfire gloss and shampoo conditioner?



Next, I planned on applying Mequires swirl remover no. 9 to try and remove the minor swirls that are already appearing on my black beauty. Does this sound like the appropraite product?



Then, I planned on applying the Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish and finishing off with 3 or 4 layers of the Blackfire Paint Protection.



Does all of this sound reasonable? All of the information here has been great, but its abundance has kinda confused me. Am I on the right track?



Thanks in advance for all your help!



Nick A.
 
just use any carwash shampoo since you're going to swirl remove anyway. since it sounds like the swirls are fairly minor, #9 sounds fine. the PC would help on that since doing it by hand is a PITA. as for blackfire, i haven't used it so someone else would be better at answering those questions.
 
It definatly sounds like you've got the right formula down. :up Like crooper said, the #9 should take care of the light swirls that you have already. I would get the Porter Cable pad kit from CMA while you are at it. The pad that comes with the PC is kind of crappy. Well, its not that its crappy, it just doesn't work very well in all situations. I wouldn't use it with #9 anyway. It tends to fly appart when used with an abrasive. Even one as mild as #9. You could probably use it to apply the Blackfire though. That is really going to look sharp on your new car. I love BF. I've been using it for nearly a year now and I've never had a customer complain about how it looks on their car. Most of them are lost for words after seeing the transformation their finish just went through. Good luck and welcome to Autopia! :xyxthumbs
 
Ditto for the BF, the stuff is truely awesome, its bailed me out now, twice...The stuff is almost too good to share on someone elses vehicle !!!! I also ditto Jngrbrdmans comment about clients never complaining....."Better than when it left the showroom" was what they told me.....



I ordered the BF II today, i wont sleep, its like waiting for christmas when your a kid !!
 
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