Weekend Warrior Setup

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Rickoo

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Hi,

I'm new here and have been researching a DA polisher. Think I'm set on the Griots Garage unit and am wondering if I should go with a "package" of their products or just the polisher and then pick separate pads/polish/wax, etc..

I have a white vehicle that had a LOT of what I believe was rail dust. Small yellow specs of what appeared to be rust. Tried every kind of cleaner with no luck, tried clay with limited results and then gave some No. 7 (believe that's a brand name?) polishing compound. Stuff worked great! Just now I have a whole bunch of dull spots that are only visible in certain lighting conditions. Paint also has some swirl marks and small, light scratches in numerous areas.

I want to polish them out and do some serious waxing/detailing on the paint.

Been reading about the Griots garage No.3 polish (On Griots website.) Seams to be what I need but wonder how much of what I'm reading is hype and if there is a better product out there to do what I want.

Any opinions?
 
I was in a similar situation with our '05 Sienna pearlized white van. Bought the GG6 & the Meg's DA MF system kit; a winning combo IMO.
 
The Griots polisher is great. I use both the 6 in and 3 in models. If your not too familiar with different pads, polishes, glazes, etc then the package deal may be for you. Theres nothing wrong with either option. Personally I would rather mix and match, but its up to you. If you were to get 2 orange pads, 2 white, and 2 grey or blue, you would have the majority of your bases covered on pads (assuming you were looking at the 6 pack of Lake Country pads). Your also DEFINITELY going to need to clay. If you had rail dust that bad, then you've got rail dust embedded in the clear. I'll guarantee it. Get a good clay bar and the lube of your choice (a quick detailer works fine) and thoroughly clay the paint after a good wash. Also, if you have dull spots from removing the rail dust, you may need a fairly aggressive polish or light/medium duty compound. Those dull spots are probably fine scratches. After that, go back with a finer polish, then sealant, then wax. Its easy :D
 
The GG DA is a great choice. For a beginner a package is a good choice. I started with a package kit and that's what I used for the first year until I researched and found other products I wanted to try
 
i love my griot's 6" & 3". griot's pads are good but have a limited selection- orange for cutting/polishing and red for spreading waxes and sealants. it works great for most situations, but lc pads have a greater selection and seem to last a little longer for me. also, the cutting/polishing pads get contaminated faster so unless you stop and clean pads constantly, get a handful of them (4-5) and clean them all when you're finished. a couple of red pads and you're ready to go.
 
Thanks for all the responses.

Few more questions...

Do you folks think Griots #3 polish with their "best of show" wax are a better combination for my situation than the Meguiar's DAMF system?

How are pads cleaned? Does soap and water do it, or is some sort of solvent required?

Thanks again!
 
I've never used either, so Im not the one to say either way. There are a few different ways to clean pads. With a pad brush, a pad washer, throwing them I the washing machine, etc. I steal my wifes Dawn and clean them in the sink or tub with it. A generous amount of Dawn and a little finger scrubbing has given me the best results out of anything I've tried.

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Rickoo said:
Thanks for all the responses.

Few more questions...

Do you folks think Griots #3 polish with their "best of show" wax are a better combination for my situation than the Meguiar's DAMF system?

How are pads cleaned? Does soap and water do it, or is some sort of solvent required?

Thanks again!
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I am crazy about Meg's MF system. I don't usually use the D301 wax as I use sealant. I don't like GG Best of Show wax. Found it really hard to remove. I returned it for a full refund. D301 does go on and off like butter.
 
griot's #3 polish is a good mild polish and is a good one to start with. (always start with a mild polish if the paint is in fairly decent shape and increase if necessary to the next heavier grade. the less clear coat you remove, the better) i'll second the best in show wax being a little more difficult to remove than i like.
i'm a bfwd fan, very easy on, easy off and a beautiful finish. it's a sealant rather than a wax and lasts much longer.
 
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