Finally ready to do my car

rurocking

rurocking

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Hi There...

I've been doing a lot of reading and now I'm ready to attack my car. It's a 2010 Mazda 3 Sport GT Crystal White Pearl (CWP) and it's never been waxed, but I have alway done hand wash with the double bucket method and used good car soap.

I have just ordered a PC 7424XP wit a LC package of CCS Pads, Orange, White, Green, Black, and Blue. I also ordered Meguiar's #105 and #205 to use as a combo. I also purchased a clay bar and lubricant. That part is decided. My question is; I'm looking for a super wet shine on this pearl white and I was wondering what would complement this combination and how would you apply it?

Regards...

RURocking
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BTW if possible you should practice first on a beater car to get use to the machine. If you never use one before.
 
To answer your question there are a couple of options that I would recommend.

Collinite 845w Insulator Wax- This is a 'bright' wax that will cure clear so you the flakes in your paint will not be muted. Also this wax offers an attractive price point and is extremely durable.

Dodo Juice Diamond White Wax- This is a boutique carnauba paste that has good durablity and looks amazing on light colored cars, pearls, and flakes. Even better, you can order a sample size to see if you like it before you make the full plunge.

Ultima Paint Guard Plus- Probably easiest of the bunch to use and apply and it looks very wet on light colored cars. Simply wipe on thin and walk away, Ultima doesn't require any buffing off.

Note: You could (I would) top Utlima Paint Guard plus with Dodo Juice Diamond White. The Ultima provides the synthetic protection and the Dodo Juice gives that unique carnauba look.
 
Todd Helme said:
To answer your question there are a couple of options that I would recommend.

Collinite 845w Insulator Wax- This is a 'bright' wax that will cure clear so you the flakes in your paint will not be muted. Also this wax offers an attractive price point and is extremely durable.

Dodo Juice Diamond White Wax- This is a boutique carnauba paste that has good durablity and looks amazing on light colored cars, pearls, and flakes. Even better, you can order a sample size to see if you like it before you make the full plunge.

Ultima Paint Guard Plus- Probably easiest of the bunch to use and apply and it looks very wet on light colored cars. Simply wipe on thin and walk away, Ultima doesn't require any buffing off.

Note: You could (I would) top Utlima Paint Guard plus with Dodo Juice Diamond White. The Ultima provides the synthetic protection and the Dodo Juice gives that unique carnauba look.
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Thanks Todd..

Great short reviews.
 
zoomzoom mazda5 said:
BTW if possible you should practice first on a beater car to get use to the machine. If you never use one before.
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Now you have me a bit nervous. I have done a lot of reading and watched tons of videos in using the PC 7424XP. They make it look so easy. I have used an 10" orbital polisher before and did a good job, so I was assuming it would not be that much different except for the higher speed.

LOL, the neighbour is on vacation and left his truck in the driveway. That would be a good start.
 
Nice car Rurocing!

Im wondering though if there really is a need for the 105 since its a pretty new vehicle and a lot of newer vehicles have thin clearcoat to start with. 205 may be all you need?

Does it have scratches and swirlmarks already?

Keep the edge of the pad away from the lower lines on the doors when polishing, the way it juts out could be a pontential problem (burn)

I would tape of the door handles too.

Good luck!
 
detailchick said:
Nice car Rurocing!

Im wondering though if there really is a need for the 105 since its a pretty new vehicle and a lot of newer vehicles have thin clearcoat to start with. 205 may be all you need?

Does it have scratches and swirlmarks already?

Keep the edge of the pad away from the lower lines on the doors when polishing, the way it juts out could be a pontential problem (burn)

I would tape of the door handles too.

Good luck!
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After doing more reading I have decided that I will not be doing the #105. This paint does a good job hiding swirls if there is any. I have detected some fine scratches, but very minor.
 
rurocking said:
After doing more reading I have decided that I will not be doing the #105. This paint does a good job hiding swirls if there is any. I have detected some fine scratches, but very minor.
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I wouldnt worry too much about doing any damage with 205, its a pretty mild polish.
Just keep the machine moving and stay away from edges and you will be fine. I did not find the DA hard to use at all but did start on a beater to be safe anyway because I didnt want to take any chances with a customers car or especially my own :D
 
detailchick said:
I wouldnt worry too much about doing any damage with 205, its a pretty mild polish.
Just keep the machine moving and stay away from edges and you will be fine. I did not find the DA hard to use at all but did start on a beater to be safe anyway because I didnt want to take any chances with a customers car or especially my own :D
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I wasn't worried as much about the DA then I was about the #105. After much extra reading, focusing on the use of #105 compound I realize how aggressive it can be and decided my car didn't need that. So I will clay, followed by using #205 and I'm still deciding on the wax.
 
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