Hey al I'm impressed on what you did on your ml,I hope you don't mine answering my question.Heres what i want to do with my black e320 wit alot of swirls
1work with clay bars
2.Can i use sears random orbital buffer with DACP?Do i have to let it cure and then remove it with sear buffer w/cotton bonnet

3.after DACP I will apply meguiars #9 do i need a buffer to apply and remove it?

4.Wash it with dawn
5.apply Z1,Z2

TIA,
Ron

 

Thank you for the kind words Ron,
1) I recommend getting a clay magic clay bar from your local autozone. Claying is very easy, just lube the surface well after you wash your car with car wash soap or a quick detail spray(the clay usually comes with lube) and then use minimal pressure on the clay and just rub in a back and forth motion within the 2ft by 2ft section u just sprayed down. After each section i like to fold and work my clay bar to a new fresh section to prevent scratching. If the car is older and has never been clayed I usually fold 2 or 3 times within the section.

2) I would not recommend using the sears buffer, it has too weak of a motor and the pad quality is pretty bad. I would invest in a porter cable 7336SP or a dewalt dw433 (i believe that is the model, not sure though). These are both random orbital buffers with a good heavy duty motor and is effective at removing swirl marks. They cost around 100 dollars and i would get the 6 inch pad kit from www.properautocare.com for the porter cable. This is the best detailing investment I have ever made. Also DACP is a strong polish so it needs to be applied like one. A polish needs to be worked into the paint untill it buffs out (basically keep rubbing the polish into the paint till it has practically dissapeared) I like DACP because it breaks down faster than most other polishes(dissapears at a faster rate). So no need for cure time, this is only with waxes or paint sealants. Also i dont recommend cotton bonnets, they tend to swirl paint. I only use good quality microfiber towels on our paint (Viper and neatitems) you can get them at www.properautocare.com or www.neatitems.com.

3) Meguiars #9 doesnt need a buffer but I usually use one because it goes quicker. If you work in DACP well enough and if u have a light colored car, #9 isnt even needed, especially if you are going the zaino route. I used #9 2.0 on our black car because black tends to show hazing/marring when a polish hasn't been completely broken down(wasn't rubbed into the paint well enough).

Steps 4 and 5 sound great, except ZFX is much easier to use than Z1. Remember not to buff of Z1, just apply Z2 on top of it. And use VERY LITTLE PRODUCT, i can't stress that enough. Just enough to put a thin haze on the car. Wet the applicator with Z6 quick detail spray to make it easier to spread.

 

Thanks,

Can i buy a special pad for the Sears buffer i'm really on a tight budget right now or i can buy the PC and return it back after i use it(I'll just buy my own pad). .I like what you did on your Black ML i wanna do that on my black e320 which has a lot of swirls.

 

well if your car looks like this, dont have much hope for any random orbital buffer. A rotary buffer is needed to fix this, and even with a rotary it still will not be perfect.

 

this is all I could do to that car. I applied 3M finesse it 2 finishing compound (a fairly harsh abrasive) with a cutting pad, klasse all-in-one, klasse high gloss sealant glaze, and P21S carnuaba wax. That is the best i could get the car looking.

 

Hey al,

Thanks for the tips i'm just gonna try my best to remove all the swirls i can get.One more question How do you apply meguirs #9 do i have to apply a thin coat and cure it and buff it or I need to buff it until it disappeared.TIA

 

Meguiars #9 is a polish so buff until it practically dissapears, this will eliminate marring or hazing left by the stronger abrasive u just used.

 

Cool thanks

 

I'm planning to get a porter cable 7336SP
Could you recommed the right pads for 1.Heavy swirl marks
2. applying wax
3.buffing(removing wax)
4.polishing

and what is the right speed for beginners like me(i don't wanna burn my paint)TIA