Detailing Experts Needed

Hokie_BMW · 02-09-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m9bm

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Originally Posted by Hokie_BMW

So the color of pads is somewhat irrelevant. There are so many different lines of pads that the colors change between them. The colors I recommended (orange for cutting, white for polishing) is for the Lake Country Hybrid pads.

Any comment on what speeds I should use for each step?

For cutting its somewhat dependent on how bad the paint is. I'd say 3-4 is a good place to start. For polish 3-4 should also be fine.

originalgoods13 · 02-10-2015, 09:27 AM

mathematics · 02-13-2015, 07:35 PM

Griot Garage instead of Porter Cable, if you're going the inexpensive route
1Z windscreen for glass (shits all over Stoner)
1Z cockpit for light interior dash/door cleaning
Menzerna FG400
Menzerna 4000 or 4500
Menzerna Powerlock
1Z Gummi Pfledge for rubber seals
CarPro Eraser to wipe down between polish and wax/sealant to remove polishing oil
CarPro IronX for wheels and paint after claying
Nanoscrub wash mit (wash and clay at the same time, saves a lot of time)
Laquer thinner to remove the shit that claying leaves behind (yes, it works like magic and doesn't harm the paint)

02-10-2015, 09:27 AM	#24
originalgoods13 Captain 297 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	m9bm I value my time and I grab the DA by its horns and go all out Note that every detailer has different preferences on pad, compound, and speed What works well for me on BMW paint: 1. Cut/Polish Compound \| Foam Pad \| Speed Metal surfaces - FG400 \| Orange \| 6 Plastic surfaces -FG400 \| Yellow \| 6 2. Polish/Finish Compound \| Foam Pad \| Speed All surfaces - SF4500 \| Black/Grey \| 6 3. Sealant Nanocoat (CQuartz, GTechniq C1 + EXO V2, 22ple, Opti-Coat) I use Griots DA
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mathematics Captain 71 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 08 328i e93 alpine white Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Griot Garage instead of Porter Cable, if you're going the inexpensive route 1Z windscreen for glass (shits all over Stoner) 1Z cockpit for light interior dash/door cleaning Menzerna FG400 Menzerna 4000 or 4500 Menzerna Powerlock 1Z Gummi Pfledge for rubber seals CarPro Eraser to wipe down between polish and wax/sealant to remove polishing oil CarPro IronX for wheels and paint after claying Nanoscrub wash mit (wash and clay at the same time, saves a lot of time) Laquer thinner to remove the shit that claying leaves behind (yes, it works like magic and doesn't harm the paint) __________________ iPhone 6 Plus (iTunes library/iTunes radio/Waze, etc) to Airport Express via AirPlay. Toslink out of Airport Express to Helix P-Six DSP. PHD AF 1.C tweeters, PHD FB 4.1 midranges. Jehnert Door Cards and mid-bass'.
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