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What Pads, Compound, Wax and Extra's- Z4 Coupe Ruby Black?
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Morning Ladies and Gents,
Starting to get a little into the detailing side of things and I am about to pull the trigger on a DAS-6 PRO.
The research I have done so far (hours on youtube and this forum) is I need the following:
-Clay Bar
-IPA
-DA Polisher
-Compound + Pad (5inch and 3 Inch)
-Polish + Pad (5inch and 3 Inch)
Questions and Items I might need:
-Addition buffing cloth (I have loads of microfiber clothes- will they do?)
-Something to protect the pain after cutting and polishing?
-What are the recommendations for compounds and pads? I read on here that the top coat is rather strong and will need alot of passes?
Any advice for a newbie would greatly be appreciated.
Mike
Starting to get a little into the detailing side of things and I am about to pull the trigger on a DAS-6 PRO.
The research I have done so far (hours on youtube and this forum) is I need the following:
-Clay Bar
-IPA
-DA Polisher
-Compound + Pad (5inch and 3 Inch)
-Polish + Pad (5inch and 3 Inch)
Questions and Items I might need:
-Addition buffing cloth (I have loads of microfiber clothes- will they do?)
-Something to protect the pain after cutting and polishing?
-What are the recommendations for compounds and pads? I read on here that the top coat is rather strong and will need alot of passes?
Any advice for a newbie would greatly be appreciated.
Mike
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I’d suggest micro fibre pads are the way to go. If you’re new then the scholl 20 is a good all in one product. If you like to clean and polish regularly then go for a sealant then a nice carnuba way. If you clean once a month then maybe go with a ceramic coating,
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I use as DAS6 pro with meguires mf pads.
I also use their cutting compound as they are designed to compliment each other.
Once cut, I use Megs ultimate polish, followed by Finish Kare 1000p sealant.
Each stage buffed with a fresh MF cloth.
I find the paint very difficult to correct so the polish helps by filling in minor swirls.
I bought all of my stuff from CLEAN MY CAR.
I also use their cutting compound as they are designed to compliment each other.
Once cut, I use Megs ultimate polish, followed by Finish Kare 1000p sealant.
Each stage buffed with a fresh MF cloth.
I find the paint very difficult to correct so the polish helps by filling in minor swirls.
I bought all of my stuff from CLEAN MY CAR.
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Thank you.Angelus666 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:05 pm I’d suggest micro fibre pads are the way to go. If you’re new then the scholl 20 is a good all in one product. If you like to clean and polish regularly then go for a sealant then a nice carnuba way. If you clean once a month then maybe go with a ceramic coating,
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[quote=AnilS post_id=1701531 time=1575208
I got a bit giddy in the end and bought the following in a "pack"
1 x DAS-6 PRO Dual Action car Polisher
1 x Meguiars #105 Ultra Cut Compound 8oz
1 x Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish 8oz
1 x Chemical Guys Orange 5.5" Hex Logic Pad
1 x Chemical Guys White 5.5" Hex Logic Pad
Then I got the following:
SHINEMATE 3.5" DUAL-ACTION BACKING PLATE
CHEMICAL GUYS - ORANGE 4" HEX-LOGIC PAD
CHEMICAL GUYS - WHITE 4" HEX-LOGIC PAD
LAKE COUNTRY - SNAPPY PAD CLEANERS
CARPRO ERASER - INTENSE OIL AND POLISH CLEANSE
VALET PRO - INCH ROUND WHEEL BRUSH
VALET PRO - BLUE HEAVY CLAY
By the looks of things I need to get a tar and fallout remover and something else such as Maguire's wash plus (or equivalent- need to research more) and I think I am good to go for some cutting and polishing.
I also bought some Meg's Ultimate wax to finish everything off.
If I have forgotten anything then please do say
I got a bit giddy in the end and bought the following in a "pack"
1 x DAS-6 PRO Dual Action car Polisher
1 x Meguiars #105 Ultra Cut Compound 8oz
1 x Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish 8oz
1 x Chemical Guys Orange 5.5" Hex Logic Pad
1 x Chemical Guys White 5.5" Hex Logic Pad
Then I got the following:
SHINEMATE 3.5" DUAL-ACTION BACKING PLATE
CHEMICAL GUYS - ORANGE 4" HEX-LOGIC PAD
CHEMICAL GUYS - WHITE 4" HEX-LOGIC PAD
LAKE COUNTRY - SNAPPY PAD CLEANERS
CARPRO ERASER - INTENSE OIL AND POLISH CLEANSE
VALET PRO - INCH ROUND WHEEL BRUSH
VALET PRO - BLUE HEAVY CLAY
By the looks of things I need to get a tar and fallout remover and something else such as Maguire's wash plus (or equivalent- need to research more) and I think I am good to go for some cutting and polishing.
I also bought some Meg's Ultimate wax to finish everything off.
If I have forgotten anything then please do say
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Car looks amazing. Are you pleased?AnilS wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:54 pm I use as DAS6 pro with meguires mf pads.
I also use their cutting compound as they are designed to compliment each other.
Once cut, I use Megs ultimate polish, followed by Finish Kare 1000p sealant.
Each stage buffed with a fresh MF cloth.
I find the paint very difficult to correct so the polish helps by filling in minor swirls.
I bought all of my stuff from CLEAN MY CAR.
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Yes. I'm pleased but there are some bonnet scratches I can't correct.
I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I'm never truly happy.
I detailed my Arteon with the same kit and procedure.
I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I'm never truly happy.
I detailed my Arteon with the same kit and procedure.
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The microfibre pads are a lot better than the foam ones and I’d think about changing what you have over.
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Are they just better? Whats the difference?Angelus666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:40 pm The microfibre pads are a lot better than the foam ones and I’d think about changing what you have over.
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More effective and easier to control IMHO
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The paint on these Z's is so hard that you'll need a good 4 or 5 days to do a full correction (as a beginner) with foam pads. The microfibre will cut that down to 1 to 2 days.
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Check out the forensic detailing channel on you tube, it has all the info you will need on what you need
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Can't comment on the pads etc but if you're looking for clay bar stuff... Having tried the actual clay and then this clay mitt, the mitt is a 100% easier.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-c ... -clay-mitt
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Yep you were right- I should have took your advice. I did just a polish in the end and the foam pads made very hard work of the car.Angelus666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:44 pm The paint on these Z's is so hard that you'll need a good 4 or 5 days to do a full correction (as a beginner) with foam pads. The microfibre will cut that down to 1 to 2 days.
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Live and learn, the foam pads do help you practice with very little chance of making a mistake and I think they are probably better on softer paint (porsche).mgrlane wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:12 amYep you were right- I should have took your advice. I did just a polish in the end and the foam pads made very hard work of the car.Angelus666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:44 pm The paint on these Z's is so hard that you'll need a good 4 or 5 days to do a full correction (as a beginner) with foam pads. The microfibre will cut that down to 1 to 2 days.