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    Black E430

    Well here is my first attempt ever at detailing as well as my first time ever using a PC and Menzerna. Products used were Z7, Z18, Menzerna IP & FPII, followed up with Z1, Z2, and Z6. Before pics: After pics: Thanks to Dr. Jones and Autpoia for this thread...
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    Zaino Help

    Yesterday I used Menzerna IP & FPII on my car and toady I was going to follow it up with Zaino. I have Z1, Z2, and Z5. I know to use Z1 first, but directly after using Z1 can I use Z5 or Z2? I still have a fair amount of scratches on the car, should I use Z5? If so how long do I leave it on...
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    Sonus Pads & Menzerna?

    Two questions regarding Sonus DAS pads. 1) I noticed my Sonus DAS orange pad is very very stiff, is there anything special I need to do it before its first use? 2) My car is black and badly swirled and I was going to start using IP with the Sonus orange pad. It says to follow up the...
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    First Time Help?

    Tomorrow will be my first time detailing using all of my new products and I have a few question. 1) I have never used a clay bar and was wondering what the best method to use was. I will be using Z18 and can either follow the Zaino instructions and use Z7 as lube or I have a bottle of Megs...
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    Menzerna vs SSR2.5

    I know this has been discussed already in the past, but I am now having buyers remorse. I bought Menzerna IP & FPII, but now I am wondering if I made a mistake not going with SSR2.5. Someone please help reassure me that Menzerna products are worth trying with a PC. I would have gone with SSR2.5...
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    PC Help

    I just got my PC 7424 and noticed there was a single washer in the box. Why is it there? Is it supposed to be used as a spacer for something? I see no mention of it in the instruction manual. Thanks!
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    Menzerna vs SSR2.5

    I know this has been discussed already in the past, but I am now having buyers remorse. I bought Menzerna IP & FPII, but now I am wondering if I made a mistake not going with SSR2.5. Someone please help reassure me that Menzerna products are worth trying with a PC. I would have gone with...
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    Did I make a mistake help

    I just ordered some Propel pads and was wondering if I made a mistake. I am using the Sonus DAS pad kit with Menzerna IP & FPII folowed up with Zaino. I figured I would use the orange and green pad for the IP and the blue pad for FPII. I purchased a Blue Propel Pad and a grey finishing pad...
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    Enough Pads?

    I have the Sonus DAS Pad Kit and I was just about to place an order for some Propel Pads. Will I be good just adding a blue polish and grey finishing pad or should I also add a green cutting pad? I would think that with the products I use I wont need any more cutting pads than the ones that came...
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    New to Detailing

    Hi everybody I am a newbie to the whole scene but I just purchased a PC, Sonus DAS Pad Kit, and some Menzerna IP & FPII to try my hand at detailing. I plan to try everything out on the E430 and see if can get this car to shine after 6 months of sitting in the garage collecting dust. The plan...
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    Flexplate and Pads Q

    Two questions. First are the Propel Pads safe to use with the Sonus Flexplate? Second I have the the Sonus DAS Pad Kit and was looking into buying the Propel Blue and Green pads. Is there any reason to add the Grey finishing pad? I will be using Menzerna IP & FPII followed by Zaino on one...
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    Detailing Black Car

    As in my earlier threads I am planning to detail my Black E430 that has very obvious swirl marks and light scratches. I orignally thought I had made up my mind on using certain products, but I am now open to suggestions. I will wash and claybar the car first, so my question is what do you...
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    SSR2.5 and AIO

    Another dumb question, but If I use SSR2.5 on a Black car do I need to follow it up with SSR1 or AIO. I am trying to purchase all of my supplies so that I have them by next weekend, but I can't figure out what to do. I have searched the past two days looking for answers and have come up even...
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    Complete Newbie

    Hi I am a complete newbie to detailing and after searching this forum for a while a I have a few questions. I just purchased a Porter 7424 and Sonus Das pad kit and I am now realizing I will need more than just the pads I ordered, but I am unsure of which ones. First off I have 1999 Black E430...
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