GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => Detailing => Topic started by: tech1889 on 23 November 2010, 22:23

Title: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 November 2010, 22:23

As most of the regulars no i hang about this section quite a bit.. I have now got used to using all the products i have but now i wana go a step further..

My car has some quite light scratches and swirls from 8 years of previous bad washing !! I want to get myself a DA polisher and i have asked about these before so will be purchasing one soon from Waxamomo but what i really want to know is what starter products shall i buy to use with the polisher..

I want a slightly aggressive compound to remove some deepish scuffs i have.. damage just to clearcot not at paint yet..

I want a fine polish to remove minor scratches and swirl marks..

Is there anything else i need ??

I have looked online and fancy the 3 set of 3m products and you get quite a lot for £100 is there anything else you guys recommend ??

Cheers in advance

Dan

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: Dan J on 23 November 2010, 22:38

for vag paint menzerna polishes will give you very good results, 3m polishes are excellent but if you are using them on just your own car then the big bottles will go out of date before you have chance to use them so consider that when buying 3m.

or have a look at the wolf polishes chris(waxamomo) has just started stocking, also get yourself some ipa for wiping down after the polishing stage then use a good machine glaze to deepen the gloss and depth of the finish.

get good quality pads aswell as cheap ones will fall apart very quickly and wont give you a nice finish either.

Dan

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 November 2010, 22:41

Right dan im with you for most but what is IPA ??

menzerna stuff looks good what ones you recommend mate ??

Yer i will be in touch with Chris for his opinion soon..

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: Dan J on 23 November 2010, 22:48

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Isopropanol_cleaning_fluid_1.html

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Menzerna_Polish_Triple_Packs_1.html these are the mutts on vag paint

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 November 2010, 22:51

do they go out of date Dan ??

Will the small ones be more than enough for me to do a few cars ??

and is there pads and masking tape you recommend ??

cheers mate

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: Dan J on 23 November 2010, 23:06

the small ones are fine and will last you ages, you only need 3/4 pea size blobs per working area and pre mist your pad with water or qd before applying polish to the pad.

pads:
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Menzerna_135mm_Pads.html  scroll down for the various grades, these are perfect for DA's(not too big)
tape:
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/3M_Automotive_Masking_Tape_1.html   scroll down for the blue tape

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 November 2010, 23:10

Cheers for that Dan.. I am thinking of the das pro polisher would you recommend this or another ??

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: Dan J on 23 November 2010, 23:15

no probs mate, that or the g220 http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Meguiars_G220_Menzerna_Kit2_1.html

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 23 November 2010, 23:24

thats a very good price.. should i buy the other menzerna product separately ??

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: Dan J on 23 November 2010, 23:33

you could do or email matt before you order and he'll sort something out for you im sure.

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 24 November 2010, 14:20

Cheers Mate much appreciated !

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: waxamomo on 24 November 2010, 18:17

Just hold your horses there  :wink:

Can't argue with Dan about the Menz polishes, they really are good, but have a read of a link i'll put up a bit later on about the Wolf polishes. The Wolf man is just writing it as we speak and so should be available tonight.

As for a polisher, i'll sort you out a good deal  :wink:

Chris

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: Dan J on 24 November 2010, 19:52

i did suggest the wolf polishes earlier in the thread. would definatly like to try them myself. did you get my pm regarding them chris?

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: waxamomo on 24 November 2010, 20:15

Sorry Dan, completely missed it, just seen it and i'll reply now  :smiley:

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: new to vw on 24 November 2010, 23:22

Hi there  bud...i have never used a G220 so i cant comment on it, however i have got a Porter Cable (PC) polisher and cant fault it at all....I use mostly Auto Glym product's  as i get them at a good price from the rep.....I have never had any probs with AG pads as well...
Just my 2p worth bud :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: tech1889 on 25 November 2010, 16:39

Cheers Chris can you put me a combo together and a price please pm me if you wish..

Title: Re: Right guys another bad question for yas :)
Post by: waxamomo on 25 November 2010, 19:55

Here's the thread for the Wolf Polishes:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=194041

tech1889 - drop me a PM or e-mail with some sort of idea of what you are after or a budget and i'll try and put something together for you with some extra discount  :wink:

Chris