Ronkh
Wax Waster
Nah, no mods. The S isn't a normal 335 performer. ck the stats on it.
Meg's MF 5 Inch pads or 6 inch? About to order, help
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Nah, no mods. The S isn't a normal 335 performer. ck the stats on it.
I know all about the Is, with the 20 more rated HP, oil cooler, extra water cooler and the overboost function it's already a beast stock.
I love your style 313 wheels, did you get the 18" or 19" version?
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
It's very similar to the on-the-fly method you would use with the brush or a mf towel with a foam pad.
Set the PC speed to 3 & turn it on for about 1-2 secs. with the bug sponge lightly against the mf disc.
Should the bug sponge be wet or damp at all, or bone dry?
I'm going to put an order in for:
2 packs of (2) 5" Megs MF Cutting Discs:
32oz Megs 101
32oz Megs D300
32oz Poorboy's Black Hole
I know I need a backing plate for the 5" MF discs, (the backing plate I have is 6") what kind should I get?
Anything else I should put in the order?
2 packs of (2) 5" Megs MF Cutting Discs:
32oz Megs 101
32oz Megs D300
32oz Poorboy's Black Hole
I know I need a backing plate for the 5" MF discs, (the backing plate I have is 6") what kind should I get?
Anything else I should put in the order?
Ronkh
Wax Waster
32 oz of black hole is a ton and will last ya for a LONG time
Ronkh
Wax Waster
I was thinking that but I'm such a sucker for a good deal ($17 for 16oz 27 for 32oz, $10 bucks more for double) and I'm still in the stages of using too much product.
Every time I detail I tell myself "spread it thin, don't use so much" and end up caking it on anyway lol
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
Bone Dry
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
D300 - I'd go with th 16oz (I like to self cleaning bottle cap!)
Megs recommends their BP for the MF discs
Meguiars Mirror Glaze G110 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate
Custom Care
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That sounds like how all my ACC orders end up. Get to browsing the forum and hearing all these amazing reviews on products so I add them to my cart and before I know I'm at the point where it would probably be best to hide the bill from my wife!!!Just ordered, Thank you to everyone for your input!!!
I hate when you think you have everything and just need a small order for odds and ends type things and it ends up being over $200 even with 15% off and free shipping lol
Merlin
A Miracle Detailing
Let us know how the products work out for you.
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
My advice, take it for what it's worth...
The PC isn't the most powerful tool, but it will correct BMW paint. I have corrected Bugatti Veyron paint with it, which is WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY harder (the Veyron makes Audi paint seem even soft).
Since you are new to polishing, I would focus on your technique:
Work a 2 x 2 square (you have this down pat), work slow arm speeds (count in your head 1 second per inch) and use firm pressure. The pad should spin, but slowly.
Common mistakes begineers make on hard clear coat:
The PC and other ROB designs such as the Griot's and Meg's G110v2 are pretty capable...
Now for pad size, if you can, go with the 5.5 inch pads. They are more efficient on a ROB (random orbital) machine. Thin is in- thinner pads are more efficient as well.
For your protection: If a paint sealant is doing its job, it is almost pointless to apply a glaze on top of it. Glazes are oil based products that will penetrate microscopic imperfections and lay on top of the paint sealant. Wolfgang 3.0 uses extremely small polymers that are going to create a very level surface. The lay will have nothing to penetrate and you will end up wiping most of it off as you buff it off. Whatever you don't wipe off will be emulsified into the wax as you apply the wax, then buffed off when you remove the wax.
I understand that some companies recommend this sandwich style of application, and perhaps their products are designed for this. I have not used them so I cannot give any first had account, but applying any glaze on top of Wolfgang 3.0 is really a wasted step because 3.0 is so effective at it's job of sealing the paint.
Hope this helps.
The PC isn't the most powerful tool, but it will correct BMW paint. I have corrected Bugatti Veyron paint with it, which is WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY harder (the Veyron makes Audi paint seem even soft).
Since you are new to polishing, I would focus on your technique:
Work a 2 x 2 square (you have this down pat), work slow arm speeds (count in your head 1 second per inch) and use firm pressure. The pad should spin, but slowly.
Common mistakes begineers make on hard clear coat:
- Moving the polisher way too fast
- Not near enough pressure
- Not working the product long enough
- Working too big of a square
The PC and other ROB designs such as the Griot's and Meg's G110v2 are pretty capable...
Now for pad size, if you can, go with the 5.5 inch pads. They are more efficient on a ROB (random orbital) machine. Thin is in- thinner pads are more efficient as well.
For your protection: If a paint sealant is doing its job, it is almost pointless to apply a glaze on top of it. Glazes are oil based products that will penetrate microscopic imperfections and lay on top of the paint sealant. Wolfgang 3.0 uses extremely small polymers that are going to create a very level surface. The lay will have nothing to penetrate and you will end up wiping most of it off as you buff it off. Whatever you don't wipe off will be emulsified into the wax as you apply the wax, then buffed off when you remove the wax.
I understand that some companies recommend this sandwich style of application, and perhaps their products are designed for this. I have not used them so I cannot give any first had account, but applying any glaze on top of Wolfgang 3.0 is really a wasted step because 3.0 is so effective at it's job of sealing the paint.
Hope this helps.
Ronkh
Wax Waster
Just ordered, Thank you to everyone for your input!!!
I hate when you think you have everything and just need a small order for odds and ends type things and it ends up being over $200 even with 15% off and free shipping lol
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