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04-11-2016, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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Comments on polish/sealant plan
After doing some reading, I'm looking for comments on this plan for my 2008 Alpine White with 100K miles. The car has never been polished; waxed/sealed occasionally - has mild neglect with mild/medium swirls. I plan to use the Griots' RO polisher.
Any comments? I don't need showroom quality, just an upgrade in looks and I plan to keep it sealed more religiously after this polish. |
04-11-2016, 06:48 PM | #2 |
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You should be damn close to showroom with those products. You may want to try a less aggressive polish first and see if you really need to go as hard core as PO91.
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I'm trying to balance my time with the results. I do not plan on polishing again anytime soon and if I do polish again in the next 2-3 years, I would use white pad/light cut. Should I go in between with the Super Finish 3500 (formerly 4000) and a white pad? or orange pad? |
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04-11-2016, 07:52 PM | #4 |
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The product has more to do with it than the pad. You should use the orange pad with whichever cutting polish you choose.
This is a great thread: http://www.autopia.org/forums/the-de...nce-guide.html |
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04-20-2016, 11:43 AM | #5 |
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Not sure if you need additional opinions here...
My car was in decent shape so I got the MC 2500. I just didn't think it warranted going more aggressive. From what you said, the PO91EQ would probably be a good choice if you ask me given the age and description. It also seems like people use the FG400 for the paint condition as you described. Although that is very aggressive and you have to really know what you're doing. I guess it depends on how many steps you want to take too.
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04-20-2016, 11:48 AM | #6 |
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Here is a video from a while ago when I was working on an Alpine White 335i that was not in the best shape... we opted for a one-step correction to minimize costs, and Menzerna MC2500 on an orange lake country light cutting pad was the trick!
Check it out... -Zach |
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SF3500 is good to have on hand in the future as well... this light polish is great for yearly maintenance with a white polishing pad just to restore gloss Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.DetailPeoria.com |
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