First attempt with DA Polisher - c200K
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First attempt with DA Polisher - c200K
Well I bit the bullet and ordered a DA polisher with the Menza polish kit. Tested it on the mrs' Yaris first lol then i gave it ago on the w204. I have to say it looks fantastic...but its bloody hard work....the W204 took me around a day and a half to complete! Having watched me sweat over the merc for two days my bro decided to give his e93 a quick wash and wax before we decided to take some pics....enjoy.
p.s yes i know the merc needs a drop....an eibach pro kit is on order along with an amg rear boot spoiler ;-)
p.s yes i know the merc needs a drop....an eibach pro kit is on order along with an amg rear boot spoiler ;-)
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nicely done. Which DA are you using? And which Menzerna products and what pads? Always interested in hearing what others use for their 204s.
Currently for my 204, I three step it with Menzerna SIP, PF, and 85RD on LC pads on a PC.
Currently for my 204, I three step it with Menzerna SIP, PF, and 85RD on LC pads on a PC.
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thanks for the comments guys...have to say black definately is the most sexy color but it is also the hardest to keep clean!
@ sirius9 - I am from the west midlands.
@ AZN - I bought this kit:
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_720.html
I only did a two stage pass, next time i might go with the higher grade cutting compound as i found the medium was hard work with this paint.
@lingnoi - I did buy the sport pack for this bumper which included mesh style inserts for the bumper but i didnt like them! and imo i think the sport grill suits the standard lower grills better as they also have three slats.
@ sirius9 - I am from the west midlands.
@ AZN - I bought this kit:
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_720.html
I only did a two stage pass, next time i might go with the higher grade cutting compound as i found the medium was hard work with this paint.
@lingnoi - I did buy the sport pack for this bumper which included mesh style inserts for the bumper but i didnt like them! and imo i think the sport grill suits the standard lower grills better as they also have three slats.
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Yeah, our ceramic clear coat is pretty hard, which means you'll need a compound with more cut or step up your pad aggressiveness. Menzerna IP has a 3.3 rated cut and has the least amount of cut for their polishing/compounding line. Even power finish which I use for my second step has a 3.5 rated cut. SIP, which I recommend has a 3.8 rated cut.
thanks for the comments guys...have to say black definately is the most sexy color but it is also the hardest to keep clean!
@ sirius9 - I am from the west midlands.
@ AZN - I bought this kit:
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_720.html
I only did a two stage pass, next time i might go with the higher grade cutting compound as i found the medium was hard work with this paint.
@lingnoi - I did buy the sport pack for this bumper which included mesh style inserts for the bumper but i didnt like them! and imo i think the sport grill suits the standard lower grills better as they also have three slats.
@ sirius9 - I am from the west midlands.
@ AZN - I bought this kit:
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-intro-kit/prod_720.html
I only did a two stage pass, next time i might go with the higher grade cutting compound as i found the medium was hard work with this paint.
@lingnoi - I did buy the sport pack for this bumper which included mesh style inserts for the bumper but i didnt like them! and imo i think the sport grill suits the standard lower grills better as they also have three slats.
