What pads to buy? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

vanondemand · 09-14-2012, 04:39 PM

I have pretty heavy swirl marks on my black e90. Recently got a hold of a Porter Cable 7424XP and would like to detail my car, What pads and chemicals do I need to buy for it?

Preferably from http://www.604autocare.com/buffing-p...acking-plates/
because its local to me. Thanks!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-14-2012, 07:51 PM

Orange>Blue>Black
Medium Cut>Polish>Finishing Polish

If the swirls are really bad you may need yellow.

As far as chemicals everyone has their opinions. I like Meguiars 105 and 205. Or Menzerna 106, 203, and PO85RD

vanondemand · 09-15-2012, 09:07 PM

holy are the compounds expensive.
Do I need to get a 32OZ bottle or can I get away with 8oz bottle for my e90 sedan

weiweiwei · 09-15-2012, 09:24 PM

8oz is good enough. I've used menzerna power finish po203 on my black sapphire and it took many passes. Next time I would use M105 or the menzerna SIP(1500).

vanondemand · 09-15-2012, 10:41 PM

did you get your supplies locally? like lordco?

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vanondemand Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 262 iTrader: (0)	What pads to buy? I have pretty heavy swirl marks on my black e90. Recently got a hold of a Porter Cable 7424XP and would like to detail my car, What pads and chemicals do I need to buy for it? Preferably from http://www.604autocare.com/buffing-p...acking-plates/ because its local to me. Thanks!
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vanondemand Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 262 iTrader: (0)	holy are the compounds expensive. Do I need to get a 32OZ bottle or can I get away with 8oz bottle for my e90 sedan Last edited by vanondemand; 09-15-2012 at 09:17 PM.

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09-15-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
weiweiwei Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 566 iTrader: (0)	8oz is good enough. I've used menzerna power finish po203 on my black sapphire and it took many passes. Next time I would use M105 or the menzerna SIP(1500).

09-15-2012, 10:41 PM	#5
vanondemand Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 262 iTrader: (0)	did you get your supplies locally? like lordco?