[Brettb1234]

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

The kit you've referenced is certainly a great option for a beginner package. The products included will certainly improve the looks of any vehicle.

If you purchase the kit mentioned, I would recommend the M105 on the Orange Pad to remove the majority of defects, followed by M205 on a white pad to enhance gloss.

Polishing How To with Meguiar’s M105 / M205 by Todd Cooperider


Since you're brand new to machine polishing, it will take a lot of time to complete this job. Even in the hands of a professional, a complete paint correction job is a very time consuming one... for someone who has no experience, it will take even longer. Do not rush. Plan accordingly and be patient. You will learn how to work the machine and products with experience.


You can use these other write ups featuring SBM BMW's as a guide.

BMW M6 Gran Coupe - Sapphire Black - Paint Correction & 22ple Coating Application

Black Sapphire Metallic X5 - Corrected & Coated

Let me know if you have any specific questions!

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

If I went with the 6in Griot's DA would it still be ideal to buy the M105/LC Orange Pads and M205/LC White Pads and use that combination or do you think another combination would be better? I noticed that with the X5 and M6 you worked on you used something different for the correcting although jgoens seemed to have success with M105. Maybe I'm overthinking this?

I'm not entirely fixed on getting one of the kit deals if there are better combinations out there.

Also after reading up on some of the articles, maybe I'm not seeing it, but how do you know how many passes to go by with the M105? Is there some rule of thumb? Other than the product itself drying up.

Also, in harder to reach areas do you just buy smaller pads and use those on the same buffer or does that not work because of the orbit?