Everything ready to begin, just cheking what you guys think?

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ricastm8

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Hi:



I think I now have everything to begin work on my car. I was only wondering what you guys think my paint needs or more acurately if what i have will work. I know there are some great pruducts around but it's hard for me to get most of them.



Here is a list of the thing I've been able to gather in the past six months (yes this long, my PC took two months to get and the pads and P21S about 4 months!!!!). In parenthesis is what I plan to do with each product:



1-3M claybar ( paint prep)

2-3M FI-II fine compound (polishing)

3-3M SMR for dark colors (removing and hiding more swirls)

4-3M IHG (hiding more swirls and giving more shine)

5-P21S (wax, protection)



Aplication of steps 1 through 4 via PC and foam pads.



I got Yellow, Orange, White and Black pads.



I'm afraid I am trying to do too many steps and making it worse.



Should I cut steps?

What do you think about the product selection?

Any tips on matching product and pads?

And PC speeds?



Here is a close up of the actual state of the paint on my car so you can judge better.





Thanks

Ricardo
 

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Sounds good, and should look good when done, just keep in mind you probably won't actually be erasing all of the swirls with those products and a PC, I used all except the clay in the past, had to to ditch the glaze once I went sealant and the FI II just didn't cut it for me even with a wool pad :(
 
Yep,I tried these products on my black car at the time, now on my current black car I use a variety of products , right now the only thing I have from 3m is PI III MG. I mainly use the 1z although I would look into the 3m line of products sold in auto body and paint supply stores. To quote Geekysteve, a black car truly is a detailer's "final exam". Good luck :xyxthumbs
 
Thanks BillD. Unfortunately This is what I can get locally and some thing I managed to get shipped from the US. I think I'll give it a shot and see how it goes.



Ricardo:xyxthumbs
 
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