Favorite hand applied products?

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BostonBull

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As the title says what are some of your favorite NON machine applied products? I am looking for 1 stage or multi stage recommendations.



I am looking to remove light scratch/spider webs. I know this wont be a be all end all. I am also looking for long term protection.
 
Thanks guys for the help!



Could I use Z5 in plaace of the swirlx and UC?



Any other products that anyone likes for hand application?
 
BostonBull said:
Thanks guys for the help!



Could I use Z5 in plaace of the swirlx and UC?



Any other products that anyone likes for hand application?
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....Z-5 is a non-abrasive filler/sealant. It does a good job at hiding light scratches/blemishes but will do nothing to remove them. They will eventually re-appear as the product wears off.
 
HD Cleanse does a really nice job. Doesn't do too much if you have a lot of scratches, but it gives a nice deep shine.





John
 
Picked up Scratchx 2.0, and swirlx.



Can these be topped with Z2 or Z5 with good results, or will they not bond together?
 
BostonBull said:
..Can these be topped with Z2 or Z5 with good results, or will they not bond together?
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Might oughta do an IPA wipe to make sure there aren't any Trade Secret Oils or somesuch left behind.



Any other products that anyone likes for hand application?
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M105, M205, M80, and most anything from 1Z. The old 3M PI-III twins (RC 05933 and MG 05937) are very good by hand but are hard to find these days.
 
[quote name='Accumulator']Might oughta do an IPA wipe to make sure there aren't any Trade Secret Oils or somesuch left behind.







Recommend something else that may bond better, and still give long lasting protection? This is my wifes DD.
 
BostonBull said:
..Recommend something else that may bond better, and still give long lasting protection? This is my wifes DD.
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If I were doing a car with the Meg's stuff for somebody's daily driver I'd probably just use Collinite wax for the LSP. The 845 is idiot-proof, the 476S is incredibly durable. I use those over "leaves-stuff-behind"polishes quite often and they both work great for this sort of application.



For forgiving of minor flaws than sealants are too ;)
 
I like to use the best of everything. Before finding this site i thought I was! Now I see awesome brands like; Zaino, Poorboys, Klasse, Menzerna, Optimum, etc etc



I have a B & D #6138 Poloisher, I havent a clue how to polish though!



I would like to do my wifes car, 2006 Metallic black Accord, by hand and see what we come out with.







I have:

Megs ScratchX 2.0

Megs SwirlX

Megs Gold Class wax

Megs NXT Liquid Tech Wax

Megs Cleaner WaxMegs Quick Detailer

Megs Clay

Megs Soft Wash Gel

Megs NXT Wash

Megs X3030 Sponge.....same as a GS?



I have tons of other odds and ends from people over the years. My wife and her family love to buy me detailing products!
 
I need to get:

a good APC for doing wheels, wells, jams, engine, etc(optimum?)



applicator pads



MF Towels (Cobra Shamrocks 750? Buy 3 get 3 free $29.95)



Leather conditioner (Woolite for cleaner)





missing anything?
 
BostonBull- I'd want to use a better shampoo than that, and I wouldn't wash with that Meg's sponge either. But as for doing the polishing by hand you should be OK. You might find Meguiar's Ultimate Compound handy if the Scrach-x v2.0 isn't as aggressive as you'd like.
 
I was going to use the rest, and then buy something new. if its that bad ill order the new stuff this weekend with my towels and APC.



Shampoo:

PB SSS

Zaino

Optimum



APC:

Megs APC+

Optimum

??????
 
BostonBull said:
I was going to use the rest, and then buy something new. if its that bad ill order the new stuff this weekend with my towels and APC.



Shampoo:

PB SSS

Zaino

Optimum



APC:

Megs APC+

Optimum

??????
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Take care of my back yard and I'll give you a bunch of products also as a bonus.:bigups
 
Get some Zaino AIO too. :D



While you're there, you might as well pick up some of their other stuff since shipping is a b*tch if you forget something



Z2, Z5, Z6, Z8, ZCS, Z10 if you have leather seats, Z16 if you need a tire dressing... maybe ZPC and ZFX if you want multiple coats of Z2/5 in a 24 hour period.



I just bought the LC sponge and love it! I only use it on the lower panels and the front bumper though. For the rest of the car, I use a Eurow mitt.



Good luck!
 
jmkiang said:
Get some Zaino AIO too. :D



While you're there, you might as well pick up some of their other stuff since shipping is a b*tch if you forget something



Z2, Z5, Z6, Z8, ZCS, Z10 if you have leather seats, Z16 if you need a tire dressing... maybe ZPC and ZFX if you want multiple coats of Z2/5 in a 24 hour period.



I just bought the LC sponge and love it! I only use it on the lower panels and the front bumper though. For the rest of the car, I use a Eurow mitt.



Good luck!
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Are all Zainos items really THAT good!?



Wash mitt is something I have been researching too. Seems a cheap mitt will cancel out a good quality shampoo! Where do I find the Eurow mitt, and why is it so good?
 
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