[euro92]

Great thread was wondering the same thing!

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

If you are concerned about left over haze in the JB paint and have the time for a three step process the Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105 with an orange pad, Menzerna Super Finish Polish SF 4000 (PO106FA Nano Polish) with a white pad and lastly the Menzerna Micro Polish SF 4500 (PO85RD) with a blue pad. If you have any questions please let me know!

Greg @ DI

I'm down for a three step, but before I pull the trigger would you recommend using the M105 with a wool pad instead of the orange? I'll be using a rotary and attempting to correct the following (picture shows paint after extensive clay and polishing out scratches from clay)...

[bigaizsosexy]

Originally Posted by aarwilli

For Finishing down, lots of Jet Black guys use Menzerna PO85RD. I haven't tried it yet but intend to in the next few weeks.

Power Finish, Super Finish or Po85rd are all good polishes for bmw paint, but they all have different cuts and PO85rd is meant for ceramic paints, but can be used on other types as well.

[Snyperx]

For the record my paint looks pretty close to the above pictures. I did place an order with Detail Domain today. Here is what I have coming:

Menzerna Super Finish PO106FA Pint
Meguiar's DA Microfiber Compound D300
Meguiar's 5" DA Microfiber Cutting Disc 2-Pack
Uber Green Pad 5.5 inch polish pad
UberQuickDetailMF Uber Quick Detail Microfiber Towel
UberNoNameSuperPlush16x16 Uber No Name Uber Super Plush Microfiber Towel 16x16
Uber Red Wax Applicator Pad
Uber Black Pad 5.5 inch wax/sealant pad
Meguiar's Pad Conditioning Brush

Can't wait for the weather to stabilize so I can get to work.


Mark

[euro92]

Originally Posted by Snyperx

For the record my paint looks pretty close to the above pictures.

Interested in seeing your before & afters...

Here's my list:

Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay
Meguiars Mirror Glaze #105
Menzerna PO85rd Final Polish (SF4500)
LC Hydro-Tech 6.5 Inch Cyan Advanced Cutting Foam Pad
LC Hydro-Tech 6.5 Inch Tangerine Ultra Polishing Foam Pad
LC Hydro-Tech 6.5 Inch Crimson Finishing Foam Pad

^ Using the above with a rotary, and finishing with...

Griot's Garage 11135 Paint Prep
Dodo Juice Purple Haze PRO Soft Wax

[Snyperx]

The actual regimen I plan on using is the following:

Meg's Gold Class Shampoo and Conditioner
Meg's Clay Bar Kit
Meg's DA Microfiber Compound <--Meg's DA Cutting Discs
Menzerna PO106A <--Green Pad
Griot's Garage Sealent
Collinite 845

[bigaizsosexy]

Menzerna Power Finish and topped with Power Lock and Collinite 845

[yakev724]

I'm seeing very nice results (mid polish) with:

Power Gloss on Wool -> Yellow
SIP on Orange
PO203 on White
PO85RD on Black

Very time consuming but results are well worth it IMO (though my paint is in terrible shape). M105 has a bit more cut that PG (from what I'm told), but PG is effective, just takes a bit more time to remove clear. I can attack RIDS effectively with the yellow as they're easily seen, after wool has done most of the work.

Here's a before/after of the driver's door handle area just after the PG:

[slicksix]

I just went with Adams swirl & haze followed by the machine polish and super wax on my black sapphire and am super happy with how it turned out.

[SpeedCC]

Great post for JB owners, just got the fever again and re-upped on foamies through detailers domain so I can get after it this weekend.

[HK8888]

Amazing pictures! Stunning!

[TOGWT]

Some often asked questions; is X paint or colour hard or soft, what polish / pad combination should I use to for X colour paint, what polish will remove scratches ?

There are far too many variables to state these accurately.
Diagnosis is the key; not guesswork as differing density (hardness) of paints react differently to correction, so before beginning to polish measure the paint thickness (PTG) panel by panel to ensure that you do not select an aggressive polish that will remove too much clear coat

The key to the polishing process is to know how the paint will react with each pad / polish combination you consider using. You must know your product and what its capabilities are before using it. This is why a ‘test’ spot is so important. The factors that affect the outcome -speed, friction (kinetic energy) applied pressure, foam pad actual surface contact area, pad grit number (abrasive ability) amount of surface lubrication available, the surface area and heat conductivity of material

Select a ‘typical’ panel; one that represents the type of defects that you want to remove and the finish level required. Select an area of 18 x 18-inches and tape it off with painter’s tape, as this is an optimal working section to perform a product test spot; this will help establish a polish – pad combination that will produce the best possible finish that corresponds to your detailing goals for the vehicle. Pay attention to how the paint is responding to your inputs. Stop and evaluate your progress, once this is established; repeat the process over the entire paint surface, adjusting abrasiveness for any low paint thickness.

There may be some areas that have deeper scratches, which will necessitate a more abrasive polish. This is known a ‘spot-correction’. Once this area(s) are completed revert to the original polish / pad combination, there is no need to remove any more clear coat than is necessary