Bought It. Now Time to Detail It.
RE: Bought It. Now Time to Detail It
09-28-14, 03:45 PM
#111
Access obviously is too small for even a tiny 2-4" random orbital so I just took a Microfiber towel, put a dab of Menzerna FG400 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss-fg400.html) which is what I used to compound the rest of the car, and rubbed a bit. They came out remarkably fast and easily. Did the same technique with the nano polish afterwards for good measure and then sealed along with the rest of the car.
Pointer finger power!
09-28-14, 07:33 PM
#114
Lexus Fanatic
Dig the color and dig the work. I do all of my work by hand but literally ordered a da polisher this weekend. How was the switch over . I'm almost afraid to use it since I've always worked by hand but I think it will take it to the next level........ Even though my work is already pretty damn good ( tooting my own horn ... Beep beep lol). I will probably end using t all the time
09-29-14, 12:23 AM
#116
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Dig the color and dig the work. I do all of my work by hand but literally ordered a da polisher this weekend. How was the switch over . I'm almost afraid to use it since I've always worked by hand but I think it will take it to the next level........ Even though my work is already pretty damn good ( tooting my own horn ... Beep beep lol). I will probably end using t all the time
your hand will do nothing to swirls and imperfections. only time i would use polish by hand is after a fresh paint job and use a body shop safe hand glaze and only buff back and forth and never in a circle.
you cant mess up on a DA polisher. ive detailed professionally for years. a person would have to try very hard to mess it up and even then its nearly impossible. Rotary makes work so much faster, better results and shine as well. i just buffed my F with a PC DA couple of weeks ago, took long but came out great.
if you buy good, semi expensive polish and good pads, you will get superior results. night and day difference in look and shine.
btw, Good job OP, your after pics look pretty good.
Last edited by ISFPOWER; 09-29-14 at 12:32 AM.
09-29-14, 08:22 AM
#117
Mine has the same scratches under all 4 door handles, I guess a woman with her kids. Also now saying that there is a white streak under the door handles too, prolly nail polish. FML. I have been wondering how to get the dirt lodged in the preforations in the seats out. Im gunna try the same stuff you used. This thread is bad ***, thank you daedalus for making it and documenting it so well.
09-29-14, 08:53 AM
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Access obviously is too small for even a tiny 2-4" random orbital so I just took a Microfiber towel, put a dab of Menzerna FG400 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss-fg400.html) which is what I used to compound the rest of the car, and rubbed a bit. They came out remarkably fast and easily. Did the same technique with the nano polish afterwards for good measure and then sealed along with the rest of the car.
Pointer finger power!
Access obviously is too small for even a tiny 2-4" random orbital so I just took a Microfiber towel, put a dab of Menzerna FG400 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-fast-gloss-fg400.html) which is what I used to compound the rest of the car, and rubbed a bit. They came out remarkably fast and easily. Did the same technique with the nano polish afterwards for good measure and then sealed along with the rest of the car.
Pointer finger power!
I have a Makita buffing wheel instead of a DA, its awesome and cuts a good amount of time off the job but is really hard to use to get into smaller panels. I might have to get a DA if it makes the smaller stuff easier.
09-29-14, 10:42 AM
#119
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I am looking forward to using the DA polisher. My neighbors already think I am crazy and have OCD because I wipe my cars down daily and polish and wax very frequently. I enjoy it. It relaxes me.
