Winter Detail Black VW

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HOPTOAD

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Hi All,

Thanks for the great forum, wanted to get some advice from members regarding an upcoming detail on my 2003 VW Passat, black.

I have some detailing experiance but this will be my first go round w a DA.

I purchased the Harbor Freight DA and a Lake Country CCS 5.5 inch kit w backing plate.

The plan of attack.

1 Wash - Gold Class

2 Clay- Meguiars clay bar kit

3 Compounding- Meguiars Utlimate Compund , Lake Country Orange

4 Finishing Polish- M205, Lake Country White

5 LSP- Collinite 845 Lake Country Green

Paint condition is just OK. Lots of Orange Peel, some water spots, swirls.

I will be doing a test spot to determine the least aggressive approach. The above products are a mix of what I have at home (wash, clay, ultimate compound) and what I plan on ordering (M205 and the collinite 845) trying to keep the cost relativly low.

Opinions, tips, concerns on this combination of products would be greatly appreciated. If you have any suggestions for a good (cheap) trim restorer please let me know. I have been using back to black but it fades after 2 or 3 storms, thinking of trying some PERL.


Some pics





Thanks
HOPTOAD
 
First, welcome to AutopiaForums!

HOPTOAD said:
Hi All,

Thanks for the great forum, wanted to get some advice from members regarding an upcoming detail on my 2003 VW Passat, black.

I have some detailing experiance but this will be my first go round w a DA.

I purchased the Harbor Freight DA and a Lake Country CCS 5.5 inch kit w backing plate.

The plan of attack.

1 Wash - Gold Class

2 Clay- Meguiars clay bar kit

3 Compounding- Meguiars Utlimate Compund , Lake Country Orange

4 Finishing Polish- M205, Lake Country White

5 LSP- Collinite 845 Lake Country Green

Paint condition is just OK. Lots of Orange Peel, some water spots, swirls.

I will be doing a test spot to determine the least aggressive approach. The above products are a mix of what I have at home (wash, clay, ultimate compound) and what I plan on ordering (M205 and the collinite 845) trying to keep the cost relativly low.

Opinions, tips, concerns on this combination of products would be greatly appreciated. If you have any suggestions for a good (cheap) trim restorer please let me know. I have been using back to black but it fades after 2 or 3 storms, thinking of trying some PERL.


Some pics





Thanks
HOPTOAD
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Your plan of attack looks good, and should deliver nice results if applied with good technique.

As far as a trim restorer, start with a good cleaner like BLACKFIRE All-In-One APC or the new (unreleased) Mother's Back-To-Black cleaner or BlackWOW PreWow.

I would recommend Ultima Tire & Trim Guard for a trim restorer/sealant. BlackWOW is also coming out with a Pro Version of their trim sealant that I got to use at SEMA. It worked incredibly well.
 
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