what speed for Meguiars #7

[topsyt]

Just got a PC and wanted to know what would be a good setting for it using Meguiars #7. I've got the Lake County CCS pads, probably will use the Course Green pad "ability to level very fine scratches and very light oxidation", but I have the orange available.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I'm not sure what you're trying to do, but that doesn't sound like the way to do it. You can get some pretty good gloss applying #7 by machine, depending on the situation, but those aren't the pad choices I would make. #7 is not really a go-to product in today's world.

What kind of paint are you working on and what are you trying to acheive (nod to Mike Phillips for the question )?

 

[topsyt]

Car is a 2004 Chevrolet. This is my first use of the PC, so I thought it best to go with a mild polish, and I've used a lot of Meguiars products, so I went with that brand.

What pad would be more appropriate in the CCS line for this polish, and what speed setting?

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Car is a 2004 Chevrolet. This is my first use of the PC, so I thought it best to go with a mild polish, and I've used a lot of Meguiars products, so I went with that brand.

What pad would be more appropriate in the CCS line for this polish, and what speed setting?

Meguiar's M07 Show Car Glaze is what Meguiar's refers to as a pure polish or what most would call a true glaze. It doesn't have any cutting ability (the ability to remove swirl marks, oxidation, or paint defects) and is not recommended for that use.

Instead, apply Meguiar's M07 Show Car Glaze with a soft foam pad: Lake Country Gray/Black, Blue, or Red. Also M07 doesn't like a lot of heat and it should never be allowed to haze on the paint.

How much to use?

A couple of dime sized drops are more than enough.

How big of an area to work?

Work a section at a time, roughly half the size of average sized hood and front fender.

How to work?

Work on speed 3-4, you don't have to focus on one area because it is not an abrasive polish. Instead you are simply applying the product over the paint, so overlap your passes as necessary to get a thin even coat on the surface and move on. Don't overwork M07 as it will dry/skim and be very difficult to remove.

Once you complete a section wipe it off immediately!

 

[topsyt]

That helps a lot. Sounds like I went overly conservative. I thought all polishes had some amount of cutting ability. Can you recommend a Meguiars mild polish that would be good for a beginner?

 

[Todd@RUPES]

That helps a lot. Sounds like I went overly conservative. I thought all polishes had some amount of cutting ability. Can you recommend a Meguiars mild polish that would be good for a beginner?

Sure!

You have two choices (that come to my mind).

Meguiar's M80 Speed Glaze- This is very similar to M07 with the addition of mild abrasives that will help polish away mild swirl swirl marks.

or

Meguiar's M205 Ultra Finishing Polish- This is Meguiar's newest finishing polish (in their pro Mirror Glaze line). It works differently (from a technical stand point) than other polishes but the application is going to fairly similar. This will give you slightly more cut and a similar finish.

With each I would suggest starting with something like a Lake Country White (or Orange for more cut) polishing pad. Use speed 5-6 and work a 2' x 2' section. Use overlapping passes and firm pressure on the machine and wipe away residue immediately. A couple of small drops per working section is all that you need.

 

[topsyt]

Thank you, very much appreciated.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Thank you, very much appreciated.

No problem!

Once you get comfortable polishing your car you might want to look into Meguiar's new DA Microfiber Polishing System. It really pushes the limit of what can be achieved with a DA polisher as well!:rockon

 

[Dr Oldz]

Hope you do not mind me adding to this, Todd.

No7 is very effictive on SS paints. The composition is very rich in polishing oils and can be used to nourish SS paints and rejuv them. It will pull oxidation out of single stage paint with the proper application methods. It is very useful on SS paints that may be a little sensitive, too aged, or too thin to handle repeated mechanical polishes.

On the other hand, clearcoats really do not benefit from the nourishing that can be seen on SS paints simply because the molecules are too tight for the oils in No7 to penetrate. It does however do a great job at hiding swirls and bring a great gloss to CC paints. Just remember No7 has no real protection qualities and that LSP's do not last as long on top of No7 as they would by themselves!

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Hope you do not mind me adding to this, Todd.

No7 is very effictive on SS paints. The composition is very rich in polishing oils and can be used to nourish SS paints and rejuv them. It will pull oxidation out of single stage paint with the proper application methods. It is very useful on SS paints that may be a little sensitive, too aged, or too thin to handle repeated mechanical polishes.

On the other hand, clearcoats really do not benefit from the nourishing that can be seen on SS paints simply because the molecules are too tight for the oils in No7 to penetrate. It does however do a great job at hiding swirls and bring a great gloss to CC paints. Just remember No7 has no real protection qualities and that LSP's do not last as long on top of No7 as they would by themselves!

Of course I don't mind. This isn't my forum or anybody elses (well technically it IS Autopia-CarCare.com's forum). Everybody's advice is equal IMO, and I am hear to learn as much as possible as well. :bigups:yourrock:yourrock