greetings Autopians,
Not a pro detailer and I'm new to car care. I've been scouring these forums for some advice about detailing, but I do have a few questions/clarifications.
I'm looking for some good compounds/polishes to use with my PC 7424. I had originally planned on using Optimum Compound or Menzerna but then read that these are best for rotary polishers (is that right?). If so, what are the best choices for a DA machine? Or, is it more about what they work best with, and I can still get good results with my DA? I'd like some recommendations for moderate to light defect removal.
I have a few problems with a gray plastic bumper. It has some whitish plastic. If I scratch at it, it can be taken off with a fingernail. What could I use to restore or remove this whitish/oxidation like stuff? I've read about Black Wow. If this works, could I then switch to something like 303? Or, once you start using BW, you're pretty much stuck with it?
I also have some questions about plastic polishing. Most of what I've read here is concerned with clear plastic. Do you use the same products for clear and colored plastic? I've been reading about Plastx, Plexus, and others. What's the best product? And, do I use something different for colored plastic?
Lastly, what's the best wax removal product? I've considered Wax Blaster and Wax Eraser. Would either of these be fine?
Looking forward to your responses and learning more about detailing.
Thanks.
jdmer
Not a pro detailer and I'm new to car care. I've been scouring these forums for some advice about detailing, but I do have a few questions/clarifications.
I'm looking for some good compounds/polishes to use with my PC 7424. I had originally planned on using Optimum Compound or Menzerna but then read that these are best for rotary polishers (is that right?). If so, what are the best choices for a DA machine? Or, is it more about what they work best with, and I can still get good results with my DA? I'd like some recommendations for moderate to light defect removal.
I have a few problems with a gray plastic bumper. It has some whitish plastic. If I scratch at it, it can be taken off with a fingernail. What could I use to restore or remove this whitish/oxidation like stuff? I've read about Black Wow. If this works, could I then switch to something like 303? Or, once you start using BW, you're pretty much stuck with it?
I also have some questions about plastic polishing. Most of what I've read here is concerned with clear plastic. Do you use the same products for clear and colored plastic? I've been reading about Plastx, Plexus, and others. What's the best product? And, do I use something different for colored plastic?
Lastly, what's the best wax removal product? I've considered Wax Blaster and Wax Eraser. Would either of these be fine?
Looking forward to your responses and learning more about detailing.
Thanks.
jdmer