Hi all,
I wanted to get this thread rolling right away (so I wouldn't slack and not post what I had planned on posting)..It is not a complete review of all products....yet...stay tuned..
I thought I read someplace that your first 100 posts or so should be posted to this forum..if this does not belong here, please let me know!
I started out the day by washing the entire car with Zaino Z7 (it works okay, but I need to try something else..)
I dried it off, and pulled it into the garage to evaluate the paint. I did not see any need to clay the car, as the finish was nice and smooth.
Knowing how neglected the once Autopia level finish was, I got to work with the PC, an orange pad, and Menzerna IP.
On the first pass I used a small amount (one thin bead around the pad..) of IP, with a speed of about 4. It applied easily , but the results were not exactly what I expected. Few if any defects were removed.
After doubling the amount of IP, and gently working it in for a while at about 4.25, I increased the speed to about 5 on the PC, and finished up with it at around 5.75 letting the weight of the PC do the rest of the work.
The amount of dusting is a bit more than what I am used to (compared to 3M Fine Cut, Machine Polish, SMR, and Meguiars DACP and #9...).
For the most part, the product wiped away easily, and what didn't go peacefully, was hit with a spritz of Meguiars Final Inspection, and wiped up with a Microfiber.
After 2 passes using the technique outlined above, I wiped the finished 1/2 of the hood with Final Inspection, and evaluated the results.
Hazing was minimal, all water etching was removed, as were most scratches, swirls, and spider webbing.
Next I used Menzerna Final Polish II.
The finish left by IP was near defect free, but had some hazing. Using a flat white polishing pad, and the technique outlined above, FP further refined the finish and greatly improved the gloss of the hood leaving a nice glossy, wet look finish.
These 2 products do a great job together, and are a worthy addition to most folks detailing arsenal....
Take a look at the results..more pictures can be found here. MORE TO COME!
I wanted to get this thread rolling right away (so I wouldn't slack and not post what I had planned on posting)..It is not a complete review of all products....yet...stay tuned..
I thought I read someplace that your first 100 posts or so should be posted to this forum..if this does not belong here, please let me know!
I started out the day by washing the entire car with Zaino Z7 (it works okay, but I need to try something else..)
I dried it off, and pulled it into the garage to evaluate the paint. I did not see any need to clay the car, as the finish was nice and smooth.
Knowing how neglected the once Autopia level finish was, I got to work with the PC, an orange pad, and Menzerna IP.
On the first pass I used a small amount (one thin bead around the pad..) of IP, with a speed of about 4. It applied easily , but the results were not exactly what I expected. Few if any defects were removed.
After doubling the amount of IP, and gently working it in for a while at about 4.25, I increased the speed to about 5 on the PC, and finished up with it at around 5.75 letting the weight of the PC do the rest of the work.
The amount of dusting is a bit more than what I am used to (compared to 3M Fine Cut, Machine Polish, SMR, and Meguiars DACP and #9...).
For the most part, the product wiped away easily, and what didn't go peacefully, was hit with a spritz of Meguiars Final Inspection, and wiped up with a Microfiber.
After 2 passes using the technique outlined above, I wiped the finished 1/2 of the hood with Final Inspection, and evaluated the results.
Hazing was minimal, all water etching was removed, as were most scratches, swirls, and spider webbing.
Next I used Menzerna Final Polish II.
The finish left by IP was near defect free, but had some hazing. Using a flat white polishing pad, and the technique outlined above, FP further refined the finish and greatly improved the gloss of the hood leaving a nice glossy, wet look finish.
These 2 products do a great job together, and are a worthy addition to most folks detailing arsenal....
Take a look at the results..more pictures can be found here. MORE TO COME!